Employer: The National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative (NBGI) and NBGI Foundation

Location: Jackson, MS

Application deadline: Soon…filled by November 4, 2024

Full position description and application instructions

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced State Coordinator in Mississippi to join our growing team delivering conservation projects to landowners and producers through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Ideal candidates will possess leadership experience, a project management background, knowledge of government operations, strong organizational and communication skills, and problem-solving ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of state wildlife agency conservation delivery staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other conservation partners to deliver RCPP projects to private landowners emphasizing northern bobwhite conservation and historically underserved landowners
• Hire and supervise two (2) State Delivery Specialists
• Collaborate with state wildlife agency private lands administrator for planning and implementation
• Support compliance checks, contracting, and activities through a project management system
• Serve as a liaison between NRCS, field operations, state operations, and national operations
• Work with National Coordinator to secure partner contributions and complete reports
• And more…