Now Hiring: Big Year Project Coordinator

Part-Time Project Coordinator Position
2014 Golden Gate National Parks Endangered Species Big Year

Position Summary.

Wild Equity Institute is seeking a Part-Time Project Coordinator for the 2014 Golden Gate National Parks Endangered Species Big Year competition. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for reviewing participant evaluations and project partner feedback from previous iterations of the project; revising the event structure and prize schedule for the project; and scheduling events that will implement the project throughout 2014.

The Golden Gate National Parks Endangered Species Big Year (a new project title is under discussion) is a race against time to observe each of the endangered and threatened species found within the Golden Gate National Parks, while taking discrete conservation recovery actions that will prevent these species from going extinct. It is a competitive event: the person who sees and helps the most species during the year will win the competition.

The project enables participants to explore the diverse habitats of the GGNP while helping each of the endangered and threatened species that call the Park home. In the process, we hope participants will discover the humility, compassion, and hope embodied in the legal protections for this land and our imperiled neighbors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities.

• Review feedback from previous iterations of the project. Consult with project partners and supporters to clarify feedback as needed.
• Propose structural changes to the event and prize structure of the project for 2014 for adoption by Wild Equity’s Board of Directors.
• Coordinate project logistics including field outings and other events, prizes, and some fundraising.
• Communicate with the public about the project through press releases and events, writing newsletters and social media content, and collaborating with organizing staff and volunteers.
• Track participation and evaluate project events.

Desired Qualifications.

• An undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Bay Area plants and wildlife.
• Demonstrated project and/or event management experience.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Flexibility working hours, with ability to work some evenings and weekends.

This job is expected to require 20 hours per week and will be based in Wild Equity’s office in San Francisco’s Mission District. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please submit a resume, a writing sample, a list of references, and a cover letter describing your interest in our work to info@wildequity.org. The position is available immediately.