Southwest Colorado Field Coordinator

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Today, Trout Unlimited is a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts and scientists, who work out of more than 30 offices nationwide. These conservation professionals ensure that TU is at the forefront of fisheries restoration and protection work at the local, state and national levels. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Our vision is by the next generation, Trout Unlimited will ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters.

Position Summary

Some of the best hunting and fishing in the West is found on public land where intact habitat provides all the necessities for healthy populations of wild and native fish as well as trophy herds of elk, deer, and other big-game animals. Trout Unlimited's Sportsmen's Conservation Project is looking for a field coordinator to work in Southwest Colorado.

We are seeking a staff member to design and implement campaigns that engage hunters and anglers in public land decision-making processes on high quality fish and wildlife habitats on public lands in Southwest Colorado.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grassroots organizing with local and state hunters/anglers, organizations, local businesses and community leaders.
• Working with local elected officials, legislative officials, and state and federal land management agencies.
• Leading a team-oriented, collaborative effort to maintain and protect the great fish and wildlife values in the area.
• Assist in fund raising for TU's work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Knowledge of public land issues and agency planning processes a plus.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
• Positive attitude with energy and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Flexibility, adaptability.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Very strong inter-personal skills.
• Avid angler/hunter a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with great attention to detail.
• Fundraising experience preferred.
• Southwest Colorado location preferred.

How to Apply

Please send a resume to Brad Powell at bpowell@tu.org by July 20, 2015.

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Please fill out this voluntary form and submit it as an attachment to this email address.

TU is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act & Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act.

TU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates in this search. TU hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.