Background The Maryland Bird Conservation Initiative (MD BCI) is a coalition of state, federal, and non-governmental organizations that have joined together to build a foundation for more effective, sustained bird conservation in the state of Maryland.
Position The MD BCI seeks a Maryland Bird Conservation Initiative Coordinator to help sustain and promote the conservation of birds and their habitats across the State of Maryland. Through demonstrated experience of working with bird conservation professionals, volunteers, and others, the Coordinator will be responsible for: • Managing the implementation of the MD BCI, including overseeing its projects and reporting on their progress; • Maintaining an account of bird conservation activities across the state; • Coordinating a state-wide compilation of existing avian monitoring data for use in conservation planning; • Helping to elevate the level of citizen stewardship of key species and habitats, and increasing public awareness of conservation needs of birds and their habitats; • Identifying funding needs and pursuing financial support consistent with the goals of the MD BCI; • Establishing, maintaining, and coordinating projects with specific partners where opportunities exist; • Building the coalition of partners, including the not-for-profit community and soliciting their participation in the BCI; and • Helping to implement bird-related activities in the State Wildlife Action Plan and establishing arrangements to oversee their execution. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service, Maryland Ornithological Society, and US Fish & Wildlife Service staff will oversee the work of the Coordinator and provide advice and direction as needed. The position is housed at the US Fish and Wildlife Service Chesapeake Bay Field Office with opportunities for travel and work from home. Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree in the biological sciences or public administration preferred; familiarity with Maryland’s natural environment and major bird/wildlife organizations/individuals; demonstrated expertise in conducting consultation, collating information, and report writing; experience in grant writing, administration, and fundraising; proven ability of working collaboratively in flexible but challenging timeframes and circumstances; displayed capacity to be an independent self-starter. Salary and benefits Salary range is $38,000-$43,000 is commensurate with experience. Benefits package nominal but negotiable. Applicants Resume plus cover letter or inquiries should be emailed to Gwen Brewer at [email protected] with email title “BCI Coordinator Position” no later than June 30, 2016. For more information visit www.Marylandbirds.org.
