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. 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.
TheFungus 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:
* Maintain and continue to build high quality relationships with each of the SSC fungus Specialist Groups to assist with the delivery of their key objectives and identification of priority opportunities for fungus conservation.
* Encourage and motivate SSC fungus Groups to advance global species conservation efforts around the SSC Species Conservation Cycle (Assess-Plan-Act-Network-Communicate).
* Gather and integrate knowledge and expertise into creating strategic proposals for approval, launching projects/initiatives, and developing calls for action on specific species issues.
* Ensure good communication and foster collaboration and coordination between SSC fungus Specialist Groups, the GCSS and wider Indianapolis Zoo.
* Provide programmatic support to the Chair of the Fungus Conservation Committee with regard to organizing meetings of the Committee.
* Engage with conservation campaigns targeted at species requiring urgent conservation attention.
* Act as a conduit between the SSC disciplinary Specialist Groups and the SSC fungus Specialist Groups.
* Encourage and assist the SSC Network to be more action-oriented through promoting the implementation and delivery of action plans.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Minimum Bachelor level degree in biology, ecology, botany natural resources management or related field.
* Broad knowledge of international biodiversity conservation issues relating to fungus.
* Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
* Strong skills in project management, planning and project implementation.
* Excellent people relationship management skills.
* Experience in fundraising and/or demonstrated success in proposal writing.
* Fluency in English a requirement. Fluency in other languages desired.
To apply:
* Interested candidates must complete an online application by the January 19, 2025 application deadline.
* To be eligible, applicants MUST include curriculum vitae, cover letter, and salary requirements.
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