Wildlife Habitat Conservation Coordinator

Pheasants Forever is seeking a skilled Wildlife Habitat Conservation Coordinator to join our team. As a collaborative position between Pheasants Forever, Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and other local partners, you will play a crucial role in planning, implementing, and coordinating grassland and sagebrush conservation projects.

• Coordinate with private landowners, agricultural producers, and lessees to plan and implement conservation practices benefiting grassland and sagebrush ecosystems, upland birds, and big game habitats across public-private landownership.
• Lead project planning, implementation, partner coordination, fieldwork, and reporting for cooperative sage grouse habitat and big game migration corridor projects.
• Work with USFWS PFW to identify, plan, and implement sagebrush conservation projects through private landowner agreements and identify new funding opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on landscape-scale conservation efforts, collaborate with stakeholders, and make a meaningful impact on the environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Rangeland Science, Wildlife Biology/Management, Fire Ecology or Restoration Ecology from an accredited university.
• Experience or knowledge of collaborative conservation and management, integrated wildlife management, habitat management at a landscape scale, project management, and principles of project constraints.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive at high elevation, often remote locations, on a regular basis and occasionally during inclement weather.
• Computer skills, familiarity with ARC GIS, Word, and Excel.

We offer a competitive salary range of $43,888 - $73,958 (based on experience) + Health Benefits and Retirement Package.