VWC is advertising a part-time job. We are looking for qualified candidates who are committed to Wilderness protection. Please forward to anyone who might be interested.
Board Operations and Outreach Assistant
Part-time position
Deadline for applications: Jan 22, 2016
Virginia Wilderness Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizen group dedicated to protecting wild places on the public lands of Virginia, fostering understanding of Wilderness Areas, and educating the public about the scientific and social values of wildlands. VWC is governed by volunteer elected officers of its Board of Directors, and has one fulltime staff for field operations.
JOB DUTIES: The Operations Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Board President and other Board members: (1) develop an outreach campaign, (2) manage our web site and several social media platforms, and (3) assist with selected administrative tasks.
REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate or associate degree (depending on work experience); demonstrated ability to make public presentations; excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage constructively with the general public and with Board members; demonstrated ability to write clearly; ability to work independently; computer competence including social media; willingness to travel throughout the Shenandoah Valley to make presentations. An understanding of the National Wilderness Preservation System, wilderness values, and National Forests is helpful but not required.
SALARY AND HOURS: Starting salary $14.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on work experience, with opportunity for a merit raise after a three-month trial period. Hours flexible, with an average of up to 14 hours per week.
APPLICATION: Please send full resume, writing samples, and computer expertise, along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position to: Bud Watson, President, Virginia Wilderness Committee, 14031 Independence Road, Ashland, VA 23005, or email to [email protected], by January 22, 2016.
Board Operations and Outreach Assistant
Part-time position
Deadline for applications: Jan 22, 2016
Virginia Wilderness Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit citizen group dedicated to protecting wild places on the public lands of Virginia, fostering understanding of Wilderness Areas, and educating the public about the scientific and social values of wildlands. VWC is governed by volunteer elected officers of its Board of Directors, and has one fulltime staff for field operations.
JOB DUTIES: The Operations Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Board President and other Board members: (1) develop an outreach campaign, (2) manage our web site and several social media platforms, and (3) assist with selected administrative tasks.
REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate or associate degree (depending on work experience); demonstrated ability to make public presentations; excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to engage constructively with the general public and with Board members; demonstrated ability to write clearly; ability to work independently; computer competence including social media; willingness to travel throughout the Shenandoah Valley to make presentations. An understanding of the National Wilderness Preservation System, wilderness values, and National Forests is helpful but not required.
SALARY AND HOURS: Starting salary $14.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on work experience, with opportunity for a merit raise after a three-month trial period. Hours flexible, with an average of up to 14 hours per week.
APPLICATION: Please send full resume, writing samples, and computer expertise, along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position to: Bud Watson, President, Virginia Wilderness Committee, 14031 Independence Road, Ashland, VA 23005, or email to [email protected], by January 22, 2016.