Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Seeking Job Applicants

Location: Central Iowa. The exact location for the regional office is negotiable.

Organizational Profile: We seek an individual with the talent, passion and desire to promote and grow the Nation's leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization. Pheasants Forever (PF), with its new division Quail Forever (QF), has over 700 chapters, 128,000 members and a $36 million annual budget.

Minimum Qualifications:
• The team members we desire are innovative and creative thinkers with a proven success of following through with their ideas.
• B.A./B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Education, Marketing or related field with practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work and interact with sportsmen and sportswomen.
• Innovative and resourceful self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of federal farm bill conservation programs, habitat and youth education.
• Demonstrated organizational and motivational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Job Description & Primary Responsibilities:
• Work with local chapters to raise and spend funds for the mission of PF/QF.
• PF/QF program growth & development.
• Organize events and chapters in the region.
• Act as a liaison for PF and QF with partners at State, Federal, and private resource agencies/organizations.
• Promote the PF/QF mission & fund-raising efforts that support the organization.
• Plan and conduct state meetings, district meetings and educational workshops.
• Attend mission relevant meetings that impact regional issues important to chapters & membership. This would include legislative hearings (e.g. providing testimony.).
• Develop prospects for the PF/QF Grassroots Conservation Campaign.

Starting Salary: Dependent upon qualifications & experience.

Closing Date: November 13, 2009

Anticipated Start Date: Position is open, exact start date is negotiable.

Application (Word documents via e-mail are preferred):
Send a cover letter that outlines your interest and qualifications, resume, three references and salary requirements to:
Joy Eastman
Pheasants Forever, Inc.
1783 Buerkle Circle
St. Paul, Minnesota 55110

Direct Dial: 651-209-4917; Fax: 651-773-5500; E-mail: jobs@pheasantsforever.org



Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologists (5)
Illinois

Application Deadline: November 13th, 2009

Locations: (Tentative) Greenville, Effingham, Gibson City, Lincoln, Fairfield or Salem

Start Date: December 15th (Flexible)
Overview: Funding for these positions is 2 years, additional funding may be available to continue. These position are located in the USDA field offices in the locations listed above. Funding is provided by State, Local and Federal partners, including IL Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA- Farm Service Agency, Wildlife Conservation Society and Local Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) Chapters. The incumbent serves as a Farm Bill Biologist providing biological/wildlife aspects of USDA Conservation Programs, IDNR and PF/QF programs to agriculture producers and landowners. These positions will be an employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and receive primary supervision from PF/QF with supervision and instruction provided by local partners.

Duties:

* Provide technical assistance (wildlife biology focus) and guidance to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and others. (Training will be provided the USDA, PF/QF, IDNR and other local and state agencies).
* Coordinate the implementation and application of biological sciences within the conservation programs in cooperation with the local NRCS District Conservationist, IDNR private lands biologist, PF/QF staff, and others.
* Complete contracts, applications and other required documentation for conservation programs (i.e. CRP, WRP, WHIP etc) requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the listed partners.
* Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop contracts/plans for applicants enrolling in USDA Conservation Programs or other state and local conservation programs.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies
* Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele
* Working knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of a management plans.
* Working knowledge of agricultural conservation issues and wildlife programs provided by Federal (i.e. Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), State, and PF/QF.
* Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
* Valid driver's license required, use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided)


Training and Experience Guideline: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A general qualification guideline for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and 1 year related field experience.
Salary: $27,000 - $32,000

To Apply: Send Cover Letter, Resume and references to:
Joy Eastman
Pheasants Forever Inc.
1783 Buerkle Circle
St. Paul, Minnesota 55110
Direct Dial: 651-209-4917
Fax: 651-773-5500
jobs@pheasantsforever.org