About Trout Unlimited
Today, Trout Unlimited is a national organization with more than 150,000 members organized into about 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicated group of grassroots volunteers is matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts and scientists, who work out of more than 30 offices. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.
Position Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Trout Unlimited as part of our field staff in Oregon. The Upper Klamath Coordinator is a new, part time position (50-80%) located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The coordinator will work for TU and our partners to support the Klamath Agreements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate with and support Klamath Agreement partners.
- Share Klamath Agreement information to landowners, the public, and TU members.
- Travel frequently to field sites or to meet with partners.
- Identify and pursue conservation projects in the Klamath basin and nearby rivers.
- Identify new funding opportunities and execute grant applications/reporting.
- Work with other TU programs including Science, Watershed Restoration, Sportsmen's Conservation, and the Western Water Project to support relevant broader TU needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree and/or Law Degree preferred.
- Experience with conservation and restoration projects.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Very strong inter-personal skills, positive attitude and professional demeanor, even in an occasionally contentious environment.
- Flexibility, adaptability.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload, work independently and be self-motivated and directed.
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references by email to Brian Johnson at bjohnson@tu.org by July 25, 2014. NOTE: Please include the following in the subject line of your email: "TU Upper Klamath Coordinator". No phone inquiries please.
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