Conservation Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Conservation Program Manager – Ungulate programs

Class: Salaried; Full-time

Department: Conservation

Location: San Antonio, TX preferred; extensive domestic and international travel required

Who We Are

Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has a 20-year history of being a leader in science-based, research-driven solutions to real problems facing wildlife conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources. SCIF is active in domestic and international wildlife conservation, including with CITES and the IUCN, and is the host of the annual African Wildlife Consultative Forum. We partner with leading wildlife researchers at places like the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Auburn University, and Michigan State University to bring the latest applied techniques to wildlife conservation issues.

Safari Club International (SCI) is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters and nearly 200 chapters worldwide, dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

Our Core Values — You are a HUNTER
At SCI, our values guide everything we do. We seek candidates who embody our HUNTER mindset:

• H – Hunting Matters : We champion the importance and ethics of hunting and conservation.
• U – Uncompromising Integrity : We do the right thing, always.
• N – Never-Ending Growth : We are committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• T – Teamwork : We collaborate, support, and celebrate one another.
• E – Excellence : We hold ourselves to high standards in all we do.
• R – Respect : We treat everyone with dignity, fairness, and professionalism.

Summary

Responsible for leading the management and growth of SCI Foundation’s Ungulate Habitat Improvement Program, this role serves as a key contributor to advancing the Foundation’s conservation and education mission. Reporting to the Conservation Director, the position operates as one of several program leaders, driving strategic initiatives, program development, and on-the-ground impact in support of sustainable wildlife conservation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements wildlife conservation projects and programs within the designated program area. Represents SCIF as required on issues related to the program area before local, state, national and international agencies and organizations.
• Provides information and advice, formally and informally, on the program and related conservation matters to SCI and SCIF officers, volunteers, committee members and staff. Provides expert technical information and materials which assist in the development of comments, testimony and other inputs on rulemakings, legislation, and the work of governmental agencies and international conservation bodies.
• Produces summaries, analyses, articles and other materials to explain to other staff, volunteers, committees, members of SCI, other organizations and the public in general what SCIF does in the program area.
• Produces and refines communication products including content for SCIF websites, electronic communication forums, presentations, and all outreach materials.
• Manages budget and personnel within the program area. Produces paperwork necessary for allocation of financial resources and controls expenses throughout the year according to the budget plan. Makes recommendations that optimize expenditures and efficiency.
• Maintains partnerships and working relationships with professionals and experts on scientific and technical matters.
• Working with SCIF Development staff as appropriate, develops financial and logistical support for the program and constituent projects both internally within SCIF and SCI and externally through grants, Foundations, and private donor support.
• Provides support to the SCIF Conservation Committee and to any other committee of SCIF or SCI as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Factors

The role may require frequent travel to and working in remote field sites both domestically and internationally. Travel to these sites may involve off-road driving or traveling by boat or small aircraft. The candidate must be able to work long hours in various outdoor environments, often in remote and rugged terrain.

Benefits

Please go to our careers page to view our Benefit Summary:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, forestry, range management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in wildlife management
• Strong understanding of habitat management techniques and their application, with an emphasis on ungulate species
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific literature, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting information to diverse audiences (managers, stakeholders, and the public)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn proprietary systems as needed
• Advanced degree or post-baccalaureate training in a related field preferred
• Experience with federal, state, or private habitat funding programs (e.g., Farm Bill programs, Partners for Fish and Wildlife) preferred
• Research and management experience with North American big game species, particularly cervids, preferred
• Valid driver’s license with ability to be insurable on SCI policy

Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position may be considered.

Safari Club International Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.