April 11, 2023 – The National Deer Association (NDA) is seeking a qualified, self-motivated and outgoing individual to serve as a Deer Outreach Specialist in northern Missouri.
The ideal candidate should reside in northern Missouri. Otherwise, location is remote. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits include competitive health insurance, vacation, retirement, paid holidays, and flexible working arrangements. This position reports to NDA’s Director of Conservation.
Position Description:
Educate landowners and assist Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff with facilitation of the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) in northern Missouri.
Provide guidance to landowners on conducting deer population surveys or other data collection efforts to meet DMAP enrollment requirements.
Work with private landowners to establish and support wildlife management cooperatives in northern Missouri.
Conduct habitat management trainings for private landowners and help coordinate private land assistance programs with MDC staff.
Coordinate and assist with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling trainings for landowners and deer hunters in northern Missouri.
Promote hunter recruitment (R3) and mentoring initiatives from both NDA and MDC.
Participate in projects to promote wildlife conservation, conservation education and Missouri’s hunting heritage.
Increase awareness of NDA by recruiting new members and sponsors.
Promote both NDA’s programs and conservation partner programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or related natural resource field.
Experience and working knowledge of deer hunting, deer management, and habitat management.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to engage and relate with hunters, landowners and land managers.
Ability to organize and coordinate educational events.
Well-developed written and verbal communications skills.
Sound computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Willingness to travel and work outside normal business hours.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintain close working relationship with MDC Private Land Conservationists and Private Lands Deer Biologist. Provide monthly and annual updates on current activities and attend regional staff meetings whenever possible.
Assist with enrolling interested parties into DMAP.
Develop landowner cooperative newsletter for distribution at least four times per year.
Conduct annual statewide survey for cooperative participants.
Organize meetings on-demand for wildlife management cooperative leaders and conservation partners.
Host and assist with NDA R3/Field to Fork events annually.
Maintain close working relationship with other state and national NDA employees.
For more information, please visit our website: www.deerassociation.com.
To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to matt@deerassociation.com by April 28, 2023.
About the National Deer Association
The National Deer Association is the leading non-profit deer conservation group and works to ensure the future of wild deer, wildlife habitat and hunting. Formed by combining the strengths of two long-serving, successful organizations, the National Deer Association has a combined 40 years of action that has changed deer management for the betterment of hunting and protected North America’s most vital and admired game species for future generations. Visit DeerAssociation.com or follow @deerassociation on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.