***This is a Volunteer Position**

Conservation - Priority Lead

Mission

To ensure protection of the natural spaces within Arizona and to ensure access to open space for everyone.

Role Purpose

• Preserve and protect our parks and park ecosystems
• Support native plants and animals in parks through invasive species monitoring and removal
• Maintain the beauty of our parks for community members to enjoy
• Provide opportunities for environmental education and public outreach through our events and projects as added value for our volunteers

Responsibilities

• Act as the leader and point person for AZSA’s Conservation Priority
• Oversee and manage project coordinators and project for Conservation priority (the number of projects and volunteers will change over time)
• Work with the Executive Director to build and maintain relationships within the conservation community
• Work with the Fundraising Committee to ensure that projects are properly funded
• Collaborate directly with the Communications Director for any needs related to social media, branding, etc.

• Speak at New Volunteer Orientations about the Conservation Priority

Ideal Skill Set

• Experience in environmental science, conservation, sustainability, and/or ecological restoration
• Experience as a Project Manager or other managerial position (or willingness to learn)
• Understanding of project management techniques and methods (project design, implementation, and evaluation)
• Excellent knowledge of office productivity tools; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing and researching topics of interest
• Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
• Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence"
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels
• Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives

Time commitment: Minimum of 10 Hours Per Week

To apply for this volunteer opportunity email your cover letter and resume/cv to hr.volunteer@azsustainabilityalliance.com

Learn more about us!

https://www.azsustainabilityalliance.com/