Wyoming

Position Title: Trout Unlimited Wyoming Coordinator

Organization: Trout Unlimited

Location: Wyoming, exact location negotiable

Organization Overview: Trout Unlimited (TU) is a national organization with more than 150,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters nationwide. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of field staff, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists who work out of more than 30 offices nationwide. These conservation professionals ensure that TU is at the forefront of fisheries restoration and protection work at the local, state, and national levels. TU’s mission is to conserve, protect, and restore North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Their vision is that by the next generation, TU will ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that future generations can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters.

Position Overview: Wyoming Trout Unlimited (WY TU) is currently seeking a dedicated and self-motivated individual to serve as its Wyoming Coordinator. TU has several high-profile campaigns in Wyoming. These campaigns are most successful when the staff is able to work effectively with a strong, grassroots base. The Wyoming Coordinator position will work closely with regional and state TU volunteers as well as national TU staff to:

1) Build organizational and grassroots capacity.

2) Develop and implement communication strategies, including a strong social media presence.

3) Cultivate and develop new partnerships.

4) Act as a liaison between TU National programs, WY TU Council and local chapters.

5) Help develop funding for the WY Coordinator position.

6) Provide guidance, support and financial input for chapter and council projects.

7) Work with the Executive Committee to implement a Statewide Conservation and Education Agenda.

Duties: 

• Work with TU staff to identify grassroots advocacy and engagement needs, as well as opportunities for each national campaign or project, and coordinate execution of grassroots activities across the campaigns and projects to ensure that they are complementary.
• Work with Wyoming volunteers to meet conservation goals as described in the TU National, Wyoming Council and local chapter strategic plans; establish sustainable funding sources for state level efforts; build support networks and resources for chapters; and continue to enhance organizational capacity at the state and local levels.
• Continue existing and develop new communication tools — with a special emphasis on social media — between TU staff and Wyoming membership; facilitate regular council meetings and conference calls to assist in communication.
• Build increased volunteer and volunteer leadership capacity within the state of Wyoming; develop new chapters in locations where appropriate; strengthen existing but weak chapters through leadership development and organizational planning; and guide successful and functioning chapters to maximize coldwater fisheries conservation. Visit at least one WY TU chapter every month and visit every WY TU chapter at least once per calendar year.
• Work in collaboration with TU National programs and other agency efforts with an educational component; coordinate statewide youth involvement and education programs and membership expansion.
• Assist the Council with the development of Wyoming chapter strategic plans that are grounded in science and integrated with national conservation programs to achieve basin-scale conservation objectives.
• Assist the Wyoming Council and chapters in identifying restoration projects and fundraising to support such projects.
• Communicate with neighboring TU state councils concerning projects and programs of mutual interest.
• Maintain an inventory of WY TU merchandise and organize, promote, and implement the retail sales and shipment of said merchandise.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of partners.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of regional politics and how to develop winning conservation strategies.
• Knowledge of Wyoming and critical coldwater conservation issues.
• Experience with federal and state grant-writing processes. Also, the ability to generate other fundraising opportunities and sources that support our coldwater fisheries work in Wyoming.
• Passion for protecting and restoring coldwater fisheries in Wyoming.
• Ability to organize and develop grassroots members into self-sustaining and operational chapters.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the state of Wyoming.
• Professional experience in areas such as: natural resource management, volunteer coordination, private and public fundraising, GIS, public outreach, media, campaign advocacy, knowledge of coldwater ecosystems and trout a big plus.

Successful applicants will be able to work closely and in person with Wyoming’s local TU chapters located across the state. The position will report directly to the Executive Committee of WY TU with a strong working relationship with the Chair of the Wyoming Council.

Deadline to Apply: Initial applications reviewed by September 15th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary/Pay: $30 per hour

How to Apply: Email your resume, cover letter and list of professional references to Kathy Buchner at: kbuchner@wyoming.com and include “Wyoming Coordinator” in the subject line.