Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute—Timber Wolf Alliance
| Position Available: | Year Round |
|---|---|
| Hourly Rate or Pay Range: | Commensurate with experience |
| Application Deadline: | Position open until filled. |
The Timber Wolf Alliance (TWA) coordinator is a part-time position (usually around ten hours each week) open to individuals willing and qualified to support a nonprofit organization dedicated to using science-based information to promote an ecologically-functional wolf population in areas of suitable habitat and to promoting human coexistence with wolves.
Individuals who serve as the TWA coordinator are responsible for a variety of communication, organizational, and educational tasks, as well as working with the TWA educator on planning and implementing educational projects. The coordinator is supported by Northland College student employees, volunteers who serve on the Timber Wolf Advisory Council, and the executive director of the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute (SOEI), but much of the work is completed independently with little direct supervision. Some travel, as well as evening and weekend work, is required for this position.
While some work must be performed in person, most work can be completed virtually if desired.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Responsibilities
Communication
- Respond to postal, email, and social media inquiries from Timber Wolf Alliance constituents and the public
- In collaboration with the Office of Marketing Communications, provide regular posts and informational updates for the Timber Wolf Alliance website and social media outlets
- In collaboration with the SOEI executive director, prepare solicitations for current and potential Timber Wolf Alliance supporters
- Maintain communications with TWA Advisory Committee members including updates, news items, and coordinating events and council member matters
- Together with the TWA educator and the Office of Marketing Communications, compose a quarterly newsletter to be sent to the TWA email list
Organization
- Manage the production, sponsorship, and distribution of the annual Wolf Awareness Week poster
- Plan, execute, and take minutes at quarterly meetings of the TWA Advisory Council; and establish an agenda working with the Council chair, SOEI executive director, and TWA educator
- Plan and execute activities for Wolf Awareness Week and for conferences and symposia
- Plan, organize, and execute educational workshops at the Forest Lodge Educational Campus and Northland College’s campus in Ashland, Wisconsin
- Plan and implement the Great Lakes Wolf Symposium every four years (TWA will host the next Great Lakes Wolf Symposium in 2024)
- Develop and propose additional ideas to enhance the impact and reach of TWA
- Work with the SOEI executive director, the TWA Advisory Council, and the TWA educator to develop fundraising ideas and seek out and apply for grant opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and to successfully manage and complete routine tasks and long-term projects
- Competent with standard software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office 365), as well as communication and social media platforms
- Experience developing and delivering educational programs preferred; willingness to develop and deliver public, educational programs required
- Affinity for the mission of the Timber Wolf Alliance
Department Details
Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute—Timber Wolf Alliance Website
How to Apply
Submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
Position open until filled. Apply Online
Contact: Office of Human Resources humanresources@northland.edu