Pay Rate: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications
Funding: 18 months secure with intention to extend
Hours/Benefits: Full time with competitive benefits
Application deadline: March 15, 2010 or until filled
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Design and implement conservation science projects that use spatial analyses and modeling to describe and understand the ecological impacts of rapid environmental change and generate management recommendations for protecting or restoring ecosystems. Lead the development of new projects and fundraising efforts to support these activities. Lead peer-reviewed publications, present PRBO research results at scientific meetings and to PRBO partners.
This work will align closely with the priorities of PRBO partners and will require close collaboration with state and federal agencies, other conservation NGOs, policy makers, and private landowners.
Reports to Informatics Division Director and collaborates with all of PRBO’s divisions (Marine, Terrestrial, Wetland, and Education & Outreach) and initiatives (California Current, Central Valley, Climate Change, San Francisco Bay and Central Coast, and Sierra Nevada).
Qualifications Required:
PhD or equivalent
5-10 years professional experience in ecology, conservation biology or closely related field
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Solid scientific publication and fundraising record
Advanced statistical expertise, including interdisciplinary applications of spatial statistics, spatial modeling, uncertainty analysis, risk analysis, prioritization and optimization decision theory
Understanding of and experience with the application of modeling to assessing potential impacts of climate change
Extensive experience with GIS and analytic software, preferably including ArcGIS and R
Project management experience
Qualifications Desired:
Experience analyzing ecological implications of IPCC climate scenarios; familiarity with global climate models, and climate model downscaling techniques and products.
Avian ecological expertise
Pay Rate, Benefits, Working Conditions and Funding
Salary is competitive, reflecting qualifications and experience. PRBO offers a 401(k) plan with employer match contribution, 100% health care coverage, full dental care, and partial coverage of dependents including domestic partners. PRBO headquarters in Petaluma, California, will be the base location for the successful candidate. This position will require moderate travel (mostly in San Francisco / Sacramento area) and involve some weekends and evenings. Funding is secured for 18 months from start date; extended employment may be possible based on successful fundraising and employee’s performance.
To Apply
E-mail: (1) cover letter describing qualifications for this position and interest in PRBO, (2) complete CV/resume, and (3) contact information (including phone numbers and e-mail addresses) for 3 references to Dr. Grant Ballard (gballard@prbo.org) with "Spatial Ecologist" in the subject line. Applicants may be subject to background checks. Application deadline is March 15, 2010; the position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified. PRBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background
PRBO Conservation Science (PRBO) advances conservation through scientific research on birds and ecosystems. PRBO is a rapidly growing, non-profit organization with expertise in avian ecology, population biology, spatial ecology, ecosystem science, ecological modeling, conservation applications (including endangered species recovery, land and ocean management, ecological restoration, inventory and monitoring, and policy), and public education. PRBO plays a lead role regionally, nationally, and internationally in applying science to address critical conservation issues. For additional information, see www.prbo.org.
PRBO will focus its work over the next 5-10 years on the effects of environmental change (e.g., climate change, habitat change, food-web change) on birds and ecosystems, using long-term data, quantitative analyses, and modeling to develop science-based solutions to address urgent environmental challenges.
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Job Announcement: Major and Planned Gifts Officer
Starting Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience
Hours/Benefits: Full time with excellent benefits
Application deadline: Open until filled
Position Overview:
PRBO’s Major and Planned Gifts Officer will be part of a development team responsible for generating major gifts and is experienced in securing 5 figure gifts at minimum. The candidate will be responsible for managing a high-end portfolio of donors and prospects and s/he is expected to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors in support of PRBO’s funding priorities.
The Major and Planned Gifts Officer must be a self-starter, highly energetic, a strategic thinker and a team player with a record of significant and consistent fundraising achievements. S/he must also demonstrate a history of positive working relations with board and staff.
The Major and Planned Gifts Officer reports to the Interim Development Director and works in close partnership with the President and C.E.O., the Director of Program Development, the Board of Directors, development staff, leadership staff, and volunteers.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Develop and execute a strategic and comprehensive multi-year Development Plan focused on securing major and planned gifts.
• Generate approximately $1 million in annual revenue from high level donors.
• Develop and grow PRBO’s planned giving program.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 major and planned giving donors and prospects.
• Engage in all aspects of the gift cycle:
Initiate contact with potential major gift and planned giving donors
Develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers, and organizing major donor events when appropriate
Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure
Make solicitations
Steward donors
• Participate in planning and implementing major donor events including donor recognition and appreciation events.
• Ensure regular, highest-quality communications with Board members, major donors, members, and supporters to consistently reflect the quality and excellence of PRBO’s science.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual Development budget.
• Maintain accurate and timely record of donor activities in data base, including donor communications, histories, reporting, solicitation and acknowledgment of gifts.
• Attend PRBO events, visit PRBO field sites, and meet with science and outreach staff on a regular basis.
• Attend community networking events on behalf of PRBO when needed and/or as requested by the Interim Development Director.
• Perform other functions as directed by the Interim Development Director.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated success in major or planned gift fundraising.
• B.A. in related field or equivalent experience. Masters degree preferred.
• Success in securing multiple major gifts ($25,000) from individuals.
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of major and planned gift donors to grow relationships between them and PRBO Conservation Science.
• Adhere to the highest ethical, standards. Demonstrate empathetic disposition, and perseverance.
• Successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Superb communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with technology, particularly fundraising databases, Microsoft Office 2007 including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others to further PRBO’s mission, vision and goals.
• Values diversity.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts to motivate and inspire donors.
• Passion for conservation and the natural world.
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Sense of humor.
Work environment:
We recognize the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We offer a dynamic, friendly, fast-paced environment. PRBO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Petaluma, CA that requires flexibility with work hours including some work on evenings and weekends, as well as some travel.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to ngamble@prbo.org. Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, PRBO Conservation Science is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. Candidates may be subject to background checks.
Background:
PRBO Conservation Science (PRBO), based in
Petaluma, California, advances the conservation of birds, other
wildlife and ecosystems through innovative scientific research and
outreach. Founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory, our 120
scientists and scores of annual interns work hand-in-hand with all the
major habitat and wildlife management agencies as well as
non-governmental organizations and private interests on land and at-sea.
PRBO
has tripled in size since 1998. Our 2010 budget is $7 million. PRBO has
a four star rating from Charity Navigator with over 80% of funds going
directly to programs.
PRBO’s strategic priority is to assess and
reduce the negative impacts of accelerating changes in climate, land
use and our oceans on ecological communities. Our vision includes
becoming a leading source of avian and ecosystem data, analysis and
applications to advance conservation effectiveness globally.
For more information on PRBO explore this website (www.prbo.org). Thank you for your interest in PRBO.
PRBO Conservation Science seeks 3 seasonal staff biologists to participate in long-term, all-species breeding bird research at the Amargosa Canyon, near Death Valley, California. Primary field duties will include spot-mapping, nest-searching and monitoring, vegetation assessments, and managing Brown-headed Cowbird traps. Applicants should have prior nest-searching experience, and be willing to work long hours in demanding habitats. Prior survey experience with Willow Flycatchers and/or Bell’s Vireos is a plus. The Amargosa Canyon is a California Audubon Important Bird Area, and hosts a wide variety of breeders and migrants to ogle and master. The positions’ durations are 1 Apr - 1 Aug 2010, and earn $1800-$2100/month. Housing is provided. To apply, e-mail a one-page maximum cover letter briefly detailing your past experiences and future goals, as well as a resume to CHRIS McCREEDY: cmccreedy at prbo dot org.
