Arctic Beringia Program Officer Job at Wildlife Conservation Society
Job Description
Position: Arctic Beringia Program Officer
Reports to: Arctic Beringia Regional Business Manager (Carrie Haddad)
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Country Program/Sector: North America Program, Arctic Beringia
Position Type: Part-Time Permanent
Hourly Rate Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour depending on skills and credentials
Internal liaison: Arctic Beringia Regional Director (Martin Robards)
Expected travel: 95% of position’s time will be spent in Fairbanks, 5% time potentially traveling for WCS meetings and trainings
Organization Background:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (“WCS”) is a New York not-for-profit corporation founded by statute in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through research, science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. That mission is achieved through our global conservation programs (WCS currently oversees a portfolio of more than 500 conservation projects in 65 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and North America, and the oceans between them) and through the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks–the Bronx Zoo; the New York Aquarium; and the Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park Zoos (the City Zoos).
Program Overview:
The WCS Arctic Beringia Program aims to protect Arctic wildlife such as polar bear, wolverines, walrus, arctic fox, muskoxen, seals, and shorebirds from pressures related to a rapidly changing climate and the onset of new industrial development. At the same time, WCS works to ensure the region’s communities can continue to depend on local resources for food, as well as economic and cultural vitality. Implementing conservation in such a rapidly changing environment can only be effective through working with scientists, local experts, and Indigenous communities. Our geographic focus spans from the Russian far-east, across the North Slope of Alaska, and into western Canada. The Arctic Beringia program also leads conservation efforts for Arctic breeding birds across the migratory flyways adjacent to the Pacific. Finally, based in Fairbanks, our work also engages directly with local efforts to reintroduce wood bison across their historical range.
Job Summary:
The WCS Arctic Beringia Program Officer will assist the Regional Business Manager in carrying out the administrative duties of the program, which include: fundraising, budgeting, grant/financial management, procurement, inventory monitoring, and donor reporting. This position will also coordinate with the Regional Director and staff scientists on other programmatic needs, which may include: booking travel, running errands, and local procurement. The Program Officer provides an important support role in the office, and duties will vary from day to day. This position requires a person who thrives in a flexible work environment, is keen to learn about and gain mentored experience in non-profit management, and is eager to be part of a team.
Major Responsibilities:
Bachelor’s degree in business related field (accounting, management, finance, etc.), OR
Junior/Senior standing in accredited business program AND 1-year experience in office setting
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to set and follow priorities, take initiative, work on multiple items simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and editing
Fluency in Word and Excel (working knowledge of accounting systems is a plus)
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and responding quickly to sudden needs and opportunities
Spoken and written fluency in English required (Russian or Indigenous language skills a plus)
Other desirable skills: graphic design, web design, GIS, cartography
WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Salary Range
$20/hr-$25/hr
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Position: Arctic Beringia Program Officer
Reports to: Arctic Beringia Regional Business Manager (Carrie Haddad)
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Country Program/Sector: North America Program, Arctic Beringia
Position Type: Part-Time Permanent
Hourly Rate Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour depending on skills and credentials
Internal liaison: Arctic Beringia Regional Director (Martin Robards)
Expected travel: 95% of position’s time will be spent in Fairbanks, 5% time potentially traveling for WCS meetings and trainings
Organization Background:
The Wildlife Conservation Society (“WCS”) is a New York not-for-profit corporation founded by statute in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through research, science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. That mission is achieved through our global conservation programs (WCS currently oversees a portfolio of more than 500 conservation projects in 65 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and North America, and the oceans between them) and through the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks–the Bronx Zoo; the New York Aquarium; and the Central Park, Queens, and Prospect Park Zoos (the City Zoos).
Program Overview:
The WCS Arctic Beringia Program aims to protect Arctic wildlife such as polar bear, wolverines, walrus, arctic fox, muskoxen, seals, and shorebirds from pressures related to a rapidly changing climate and the onset of new industrial development. At the same time, WCS works to ensure the region’s communities can continue to depend on local resources for food, as well as economic and cultural vitality. Implementing conservation in such a rapidly changing environment can only be effective through working with scientists, local experts, and Indigenous communities. Our geographic focus spans from the Russian far-east, across the North Slope of Alaska, and into western Canada. The Arctic Beringia program also leads conservation efforts for Arctic breeding birds across the migratory flyways adjacent to the Pacific. Finally, based in Fairbanks, our work also engages directly with local efforts to reintroduce wood bison across their historical range.
Job Summary:
The WCS Arctic Beringia Program Officer will assist the Regional Business Manager in carrying out the administrative duties of the program, which include: fundraising, budgeting, grant/financial management, procurement, inventory monitoring, and donor reporting. This position will also coordinate with the Regional Director and staff scientists on other programmatic needs, which may include: booking travel, running errands, and local procurement. The Program Officer provides an important support role in the office, and duties will vary from day to day. This position requires a person who thrives in a flexible work environment, is keen to learn about and gain mentored experience in non-profit management, and is eager to be part of a team.
Major Responsibilities:
- Fundraising: Assist in identifying grant opportunities, coordinate with staff scientists on applicable projects, and work with Regional Business Manager to draft budgets
- Budgeting: Assist Regional Business Manager on monthly and annual budgeting forecasts, both by project and the program as a whole
- Grant/Financial Management: Review funding agreements to ensure compliance with terms, assist Regional Business Manager in processing and monitoring expenses to ensure spending within award budgets, build each grant into a management system (for example, ClickUp) to periodically review progress toward grant objectives
- Procurement: Identify purchasing needs for each grant, and follow procurement guidelines as required to fulfil orders (i.e. drafting RFQs and vetting quotes/vendors, working with purchasing department in NY to place and receive orders, etc.)
- Inventory Monitoring: Build all inventory purchases into database (for example, EZ Office), develop procedures for check-out/check-in, and complete physical inventory annually
- Donor Reporting: Assist Regional Business Manager in tracking due dates, coordinating with program ecologists on narrative reports, and reconciling budget-to-actuals for financial reports
- Other Duties: As assigned to support programmatic and financial management of program
Bachelor’s degree in business related field (accounting, management, finance, etc.), OR
Junior/Senior standing in accredited business program AND 1-year experience in office setting
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to set and follow priorities, take initiative, work on multiple items simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, including writing and editing
Fluency in Word and Excel (working knowledge of accounting systems is a plus)
Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and responding quickly to sudden needs and opportunities
Spoken and written fluency in English required (Russian or Indigenous language skills a plus)
Other desirable skills: graphic design, web design, GIS, cartography
WCS is an equal opportunity employer and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value.
The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on age, color, disability, gender identify, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by laws and regulations
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Salary Range
$20/hr-$25/hr
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.