Independent contractor will be responsible for own office space, vehicle, computer and phone. HFWA email will be issued and required for HFWA work. Assigned tasks to be completed at a location of contractor’s choosing and on contractor’s own schedule. However, tasks will require spending a significant amount of time in Island Park, ID.

Contractor will not receive direct supervision or extensive instructions on how work is to be done. Contractor will submit weekly task reports, briefly summarizing tasks accomplished, and hours spent by task, as well as major accomplishments, outcomes.  Contractor will be expected to advise and counsel how best to adapt and modify work, tasks and communications to best achieve HFWA intended outcomes.  Contractor will be expected to bill HFWA monthly.

Desirable skills and experience: On the ground experience and expertise in managing field projects, logistics, and volunteers. Experience with habitat restoration or similar work, such as agriculture, fence building/removal. Ability to work outside in natural environments performing repetitive labor and hiking across country. Experience event planning and management, outreach, and coordination with state, federal, NGO, and private partners.  Familiarity with basic principles of ecology and environmental issues.  Proficiency in digital communication platforms, social media management, and content creation; flexibility and creativity; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently; interest in working with people and in working outdoors at times.

Scope of work to include some or all of the following:

• Email communications to members through digital marketing platform. Create content for social media, ads and printed materials. Post and update content on website.
• Manage on-the-ground volunteer projects and community events in Island Park area, including habitat restoration projects, fence removals; wildlife friendly fencing; and bear safety education and outreach.
• Plan and manage all aspects of large (300 people) Wildlife Festival event in June 2025 and other events and community festivals.
• Recruit and manage part-time workers and/or interns as needed.

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Application process: Submit letter of interest; resume showing qualifications including education, computer skills, relevant experience or transferrable skills; and names and contact information of two references. Send by email to info@henrysforkwildlifealliance.org