Indianapolis Zoo
Indiana Closing date for applications is: 1st Jul 2026
The Indianapolis Zoological Society (IZS) is one of the largest privately funded zoos in the United States of America. The mission of IZS is to empower people and communities, both locally and globally, to advance animal conservation. IZS works to achieve this mission through visitation by over one million guests each year, annual support to many field conservation projects, and the world-renowned Indianapolis Prize.
ThePlant Conservation Coordinator is an employee of the Indianapolis Zoological Society assigned to support all of the programs of the SSC fungus Specialist Groups. These Groups are focused on assessing, planning and mobilizing policy and action for fungus species conservation around the world.
As part of GCSS, this role will work closely with the Indianapolis Zoo team, the SSC Chair's Office, the Fungus Conservation Committee, Specialist Group Chairs, and wider partners. Responsibilities include collecting, assembling and analyzing various types of data, assisting in the production of reports and workshop preparation, supporting partnership development and delivery, participating in strategic fundraising, supporting external communications and supporting behavior change efforts. Work will be primarily performed at the Global Center for Species Survival in Indianapolis Zoo, but travel may be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In close coordination with the SSC Chair's Office, the wider SSC Network Coordinator team, the SSC Plant Conservation Committee and Specialist Group Chairs:
* Maintain and continue to build high quality relationships with each of the SSC plant Specialist Groups to assist with the delivery of their key objectives.
* Encourage and motivate SSC plant Groups to advance global species conservation efforts.
* Gather and integrate knowledge and expertise into creating strategic proposals for approval.
* Contribute to and review formal, programmatic and communication documents as required.
* Ensure good communication and foster collaboration and coordination between SSC plant Specialist Groups.
* Bolster collaboration across the SSC network and the wider conservation community.
* Provide programmatic support to the Chair of the Plant Conservation Committee.
* Attend, and where possible help coordinate, Specialist Group meetings.
* Engage with conservation campaigns targeted at species requiring urgent conservation attention.
* Encourage and assist the SSC Network to be more action-oriented.
Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are potential physical demands common for this position:
* This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, position. Must be able to work weekends and evenings as needed.
* Must have the ability to transport and move items up to twenty (20) pounds frequently.
* Repetitive motion and exposure to office computer systems.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Minimum Bachelor level degree in biology, ecology, botany natural resources management or related field.
* Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
* Strong skills in project management, planning and project implementation.
* Experience in fundraising and/or demonstrated success in proposal writing.
Personal Specification:
* Self-motivated with an attention to detail.
* Ability to multi-task, handle high pressure situations, and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent written and oral communication, diplomacy and interpersonal skills.
To apply:
* Interested candidates must complete an online application by theJanuary 19, 2025, application deadline.
* To be eligible, applicants MUST include curriculum vitae, cover letter, and salary requirements.
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