We are hiring! Conservation Program Coordinator
May 25, 2022The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation
Conservation Program Coordinator (Full Time)
Based at: Fredericton, NB
Job Purpose Summary: To administer projects funded by the Foundation, liaise with funding recipients and participate fully in the project identification and selection process in Atlantic Canada and Québec.
Language requirements: Proficiency in English and French is necessary to converse freely with Foundation recipients and volunteers.
Reports to: Executive Director
- Key Responsibilities
Application Process Management:
- Assess the policy, program and scientific merits of applications for funding prior to sending to advisory committees
- Assist the advisory committees in assessing applications according to Foundation policy and goals
- Provide advice to potential applicants
- Assist the Executive Director in overseeing and managing the application process
- Organize meetings and prepare meeting materials
Project Coordination:
- Work with recipients to draft funding agreements, identify project objectives, performance measures and schedule
- Work with recipients to ensure the terms and conditions of funding agreements are fulfilled
- Audit funded projects for performance, financials and other record keeping
Database Management:
- Update the Foundation database
- Extract project information for entry into database
- Assist in creating queries and reports from the database
Partnership Development:
- Work with the Executive Director to meet community groups to promote the Foundation
- Work with potential applicants to encourage partnership formation
Communications:
- Work with the Executive Director to prepare communications materials
- Manage Foundation website and social media
- Coordinate workshops, webinars, or other forums to promote ASCF and share information
- Qualifications:
- Science or Administration degree from a recognized university
- Experience in field projects related to fisheries or environmental management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to travel and to periodically to work flexible hours
- Able to work independently and on multiple congruent items
- Attentive to detail
Competition Closes: 24 June 2022 at 5:00 pm
Apply with CV & covering letter by email to: Charline McCoy, charline@salmonconservation.ca