Lincoln County Outreach Coordinator
Work in and around the mountains as a wilderness advocate!
- Reports to: Executive Director
- Wage: $20-23/hr depending on experience
- Benefits: Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays, retirement plan available
- Classification: Part-time, 20 hours/week, year round
- Location: Remote based in Lincoln County, MT
- Start Date: November 2024
Job Scope
The Lincoln County Outreach Coordinator will provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) outreach and community building efforts with a focus on Lincoln County, Montana. We’re looking for an individual with a connection to these landscapes and a passion for conservation. Applicants should demonstrate an ability to manage logistics, volunteers, and materials with an eye to detail. We are looking for someone with exceptional written and oral communication skills. This person must enjoy building connections with a wide range of people.
Outreach, Education, and Community Engagement ~80%
- Manage outreach events in Lincoln County; give presentations as needed
- Work closely with partners to plan and implement the annual Kootenai Harvest Fest
- Attend and participate in partner meetings and events
- Represent FSPW at a variety of community and collaborative meetings
- Coordinate and execute Winter Tracks Youth Education events in Lincoln County
- Coordinate volunteer-led group hikes and outdoor education events
- Support FSPW’s annual high school scholarship program
- Support other youth outdoor education and outreach programs
- Support for our trail stewardship program in Montana
Communications ~15%
- Develop press releases and listserv messages for Lincoln County
- Assist with development of content for website and social media channels
- Distribute newsletters, maps, and other collateral materials in local area
Fundraising and Development ~5%
- Support Montana-focused grant applications, reporting, and tracking
- Support organization-wide fundraising efforts
Qualifications
- Self-motivated and outgoing; willing to initiate contact with community members, media members, businesses, and partner organizations
- Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members
- Experience coordinating event logistics
- Experience with cloud-based file storage, internal communication tools, and work-flow management tools
- Understanding of effective communication strategies
- Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software
- Existing connections to the communities of Troy, Libby, and other northwestern Montana communities
- Background in conservation with some emphasis on Wilderness preferred
- Previous non-profit experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience working on a small remote team preferred
Application Process
In a single PDF, send a cover letter, resume, and three references (contact information and relationship) to info@scotchmanpeaks.org. In the subject line of your email, please include “Lincoln County Outreach Coordinator”.
In one page or less, the cover letter should:
- Explain how your experiences and skills qualify you for this position
- Describe your connection to or experience in Lincoln County, Montana
- Tell us about your interest in conservation and Wilderness
Priority will be given to applications received on or before close of business on Monday, September 30th, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
FSPW’s programs and employment are open to all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in any of our policies or programs. We are a small, close-knit organization that believes in working hard toward our mission and taking time for happy hour. Additional information about the Friends can be found on our website.
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