WYOBIRD Project Coordinator

WYOBIRD (Wyoming Bird Initiative for Resilience and Diversity, https://wyobird.org/) invites applications for a full-time staff position to support our activities and development. This is a full-time, fiscal-year (12-month), benefited position. WYOBIRD is a new initiative run by faculty and students at the University of Wyoming, with Dr. Tarwater as the Director. WYOBIRD’s mission is to advance knowledge, appreciation, and conservation of birds. We do this by providing training to undergraduate and graduate students, conducting public outreach, connecting with other ornithologists, fundraising, and running a nest box study and a fall banding station near the University of Wyoming. The Project Coordinator would be in charge of coordinating all the WYOBIRD activities, conducting outreach, and helping the initiative grow. Work would also include supporting Dr. Tarwater in running her research lab. This could include coordinating the operational, financial and personnel functions of a designated project under limited supervision, and other logistics as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Aid in the continuation of current initiatives and in the development of new initiatives associated with WYOBIRD, including organizing workshops, invited speakers, research activities, undergraduate internships, and public outreach.

Maintain the WYOBIRD website and social media.

Attend and run public outreach events.

Aid in logistics associated with research, including aiding in permits, equipment purchasing, and other logistics as needed. 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Potential for some time outdoors in Laramie helping undergraduate students with research on birds, if so desired.

May perform additional assignments as directed.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position requires the successful candidate to be available to work on campus, with flexibility to work at home up to 2 days/week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience: 1 year work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: 

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Demonstrated clear, articulate, and respectful written and oral communication skills

Experience and demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and as a team

Effective time management skills, clear organization and prioritization of time-sensitive tasks

Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office

Interest in student initiatives

Problem solving abilities

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Corey Tarwater (corey.tarwater@uwyo.edu)

The online application is listed here:

https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/241970

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/