Plant Conservation Coordinator - Full Time

Indianapolis Zoo • Indianapolis, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Indianapolis Zoo Global Center for Species Survival is looking for a passionate Plant Conservation Coordinator to support the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Plant Specialist Groups. This role will work closely with the Indianapolis Zoo team, the Species Survival Commission (SSC) Chair's Office, the Plant Conservation Committee and Specialist Group Chairs, and wider partners. The coordinator will support the identification of priorities, challenges, and opportunities across the management of conservation data and assessments, oversee the process of conservation planning, develop action plans, and support SSC network coordination, and facilitate interactions between various partner communities, individuals, and groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor level degree in biology, ecology, botany, natural resources management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience and a good understanding of the practical aspects of biodiversity conservation actions and policy especially relating to plants.
• Working knowledge of the IUCN SSC, and leaders and stakeholders in plant conservation.
• Strong skills in project management, planning and project implementation.
• Experience with international projects and supporting new initiatives.
• Fluency in English a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• International stakeholder management experience, multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience desirable.
• Evidence of experience working in / a deep understanding of international plant conservation related matters
• Experience in fundraising and/or demonstrated success in securing grants.
• Fluency in other languages desired.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and motivate the SSC plant Groups to advance global species conservation efforts around the SSC Species Conservation Cycle (Assess-Plan-Act-Network-Communicate), with a specific focus on Plan, Act, Network, and Communicate.
• Gather and integrate knowledge and expertise into creating strategic proposals for approval, launching projects/initiatives, developing calls for action on specific species issues, and assisting in species-specific IUCN Resolutions and Recommendations.
• Contribute to and review formal, programmatic and communication documents as required, including periodic outcome and planning reporting to the SSC for the annual SSC Data process.
• Bolster collaboration across the SSC network and the constituent parts of IUCN, governments, the global botanic garden community, accredited zoo and aquarium communities and the wider conservation community to maximize the relevance and conservation impact of activities and joint projects for plant conservation.
• Build relationships with existing training programs, e.g., CLP, EDGE Fellows, Durrell Academy, to encourage emerging talent to integrate into the SSC network.
• Coordinate, implement and evaluate how the GCSS can engage with the public on issues relating to plant conservation, including locally through the zoo and globally through the development of resources, including social media communications, blogs and podcasts, graphics, and other emerging communication techniques.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior