Conservation Program Manager

Safari Club International•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for leading the management and growth of SCI Foundation’s Ungulate Habitat Improvement Program, this role serves as a key contributor to advancing the Foundation’s conservation and education mission. Reporting to the Conservation Director, the position operates as one of several program leaders, driving strategic initiatives, program development, and on-the-ground impact in support of sustainable wildlife conservation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, forestry, range management, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in wildlife management
Strong understanding of habitat management techniques and their application, with an emphasis on ungulate species
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific literature, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting information to diverse audiences (managers, stakeholders, and the public)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn proprietary systems as needed
Valid driver’s license with ability to be insurable on SCI policy
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or post-baccalaureate training in a related field preferred
Experience with federal, state, or private habitat funding programs (e.g., Farm Bill programs, Partners for Fish and Wildlife) preferred
Research and management experience with North American big game species, particularly cervids, preferred

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and implements wildlife conservation projects and programs within the designated program area.
Represents SCIF as required on issues related to the program area before local, state, national and international agencies and organizations.
Provides information and advice, formally and informally, on the program and related conservation matters to SCI and SCIF officers, volunteers, committee members and staff.
Provides expert technical information and materials which assist in the development of comments, testimony and other inputs on rulemakings, legislation, and the work of governmental agencies and international conservation bodies.
Produces summaries, analyses, articles and other materials to explain to other staff, volunteers, committees, members of SCI, other organizations and the public in general what SCIF does in the program area.
Produces and refines communication products including content for SCIF websites, electronic communication forums, presentations, and all outreach materials.
Manages budget and personnel within the program area.
Produces paperwork necessary for allocation of financial resources and controls expenses throughout the year according to the budget plan.
Makes recommendations that optimize expenditures and efficiency.
Maintains partnerships and working relationships with professionals and experts on scientific and technical matters.
Working with SCIF Development staff as appropriate, develops financial and logistical support for the program and constituent projects both internally within SCIF and SCI and externally through grants, Foundations, and private donor support.
Provides support to the SCIF Conservation Committee and to any other committee of SCIF or SCI as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.