New Mexico Habitat Stewardship Coordinator 

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) is a North American nonprofit organization with chapters throughout Canada and the United States. BHA seeks to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of our wild public lands, waters, and wildlife. 

Now, more than ever before, we need wild lands: places that offer solitude and challenge to rekindle the fire at the heart of the human soul. BHA is a nonpartisan group of sportsmen and women who are standing up for these lands and waters, public access and outdoor opportunities for everyone. We are North America’s leading hunting and angling conservation organization dedicated to our public lands legacy and the waters, wildlife and traditions they sustain. 

Description: 

We are seeking an individual with the talent, passion and initiative to promote BHA's mission and to collaborate with state and federal land management agencies on organization and implementation of our fish and wildlife habitat conservation work. The Habitat Stewardship Coordinator will work directly with Bureau of Land Management and BHA staff to carry out fence inventory, removal and modification work in high priority areas identified and approved by BLM staff within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in Northern New Mexico. This individual will also work with volunteers and partner organizations to advance meaningful fish and wildlife habitat conservation and restoration work on BLM land by improving habitat permeability through fence removals and modifications. This full-time BHA staff member will work under supervision of BHA’s Regional Habitat Stewardship & Connectivity Manager and the Western Field Director. 

The ideal candidate will work with a high level of autonomy and be flexible and organized in a fast-paced work environment. They will be able to quickly analyze and solve problems, collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, prepare professional reports that accurately document activities, adhere to standards of confidentiality and communicate effectively. The successful candidate will represent BHA with integrity and champion the mission and values in all facets of their work. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Work in coordination with BHA staff and chapter leaders to inspire, mobilize and support volunteers to assist with the implementation of partner-funded public land stewardship projects. 

• Work with agency partners and BHA staff to scope projects and partnerships for annual workplans and field seasons. 

• Contribute to organization and documentation of stewardship grant deliverables, budget and reporting. 

• Promote the people and places positively impacted through stewardship work with photo/video capture and storytelling through BHA’s platforms and community outreach opportunities. 

• Train volunteers during field days and ensure volunteer safety and compliance with BHA policies and procedures. 

• Oversee management of stewardship contractors and equipment rental, as needed. 

• Organize and recruit volunteers and partners to participate in work days. 

• Perform other duties assigned by supervisory staff. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Preferably a hunter and/or angler. 

• Must believe in and demonstrate a commitment to BHA's work and mission (please address in cover letter). 

• Willing to work flexible hours and travel to Northern NM project sites, including periodic extended travel to project sites. 

• Previous experience in fence construction and modification is strongly preferred. 

• Must be capable of managing stewardship grant deliverables, budget and reporting. 

• Must conduct work with integrity, good humor and a focus on developing partnerships, building trust and maintaining strong professional relationships. 

• Must be an innovative and resourceful self-starter who can work with minimal supervision. 

• Must demonstrate the ability to work with and interact with sportsmen and women and have a general knowledge of current and historical conservation issues. 

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and have a valid driver’s license. 

Ideal Qualifications 

• Previous experience working with public land management agency and/or nonprofit volunteers preferred. 

• Proven understanding of state and federal land management agency planning and project management processes. 

• B.S. in natural resources or three years relevant experience. 

• Previous experience managing grant funding for stewardship work. 

• Previous experience managing contracts preferred. 

• Previous experience with NEPA. BHA offers a stimulating and fun work environment, health insurance and a generous leave package including annual time off for backcountry hunting/fishing, and discounts with BHA corporate partners. 

Starting Salary: $50,000 

Location: Preference will be given to applicants in, or close to, Taos, NM .

Application: To apply, send a cover letter and resume to our hiring committee at Careers@backcountryhunters.org with the subject line “NM Habitat Stewardship Coordinator”. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. 

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