Conservation Center in Spanish Fort, Alabama
AWF is expanding on our success with the Alabama Nature Center with plans to launch a similar facility and programs in southwest Alabama at the site currently known as Five Rivers Delta Resource Center in Spanish Fort. We are seeking applicants for 6 positions associated with our planned Conservation Center to assist with this expansion. Please click on each title for specific details:

• Center Director (pdf)
• Director of Camps and Public Programs (pdf)
• Program Support Specialists (2) (pdf)
• Maintenance Supervisor (pdf)
• Administrative Coordinator (pdf)

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Administrative Assistant – Alabama Nature Center

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 15, 2025
Full Time with Benefits
POSITION LOCATION: Alabama Nature Center – Millbrook, Alabama

BACKGROUND: TAlabama Wildlife Federation (AWF), a 501c3 non-profit and the state’s oldest and largest citizen’s conservation organization, is seeking qualified candidates for Administrative Assistant at our Alabama Nature Center facility in Millbrook, Alabama. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Administrative Assistant will work under the supervision of the ANC Administrative Coordinator and will assist with delivery of the following duties.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Welcome and Reception – assisting with general public welcome and reception responsibilities, including multi-line phone reception, email communications, and face-to-face greeting.
• Administrative Services – assisting with administrative/clerical needs of Alabama Nature Staff
• Database Entry/List Management – assisting with data input and report output; common operating programs utilized are Excel, Word, and Access.
• Scheduling – assisting with tasks associated with school field trip/other education program bookings, rentals and meetings
• Billing, Deposit Preparation, and Accounts Receivable – assisting with deposit preparation and billing/payment associated with Alabama Nature Center programs and event/meeting rentals
• Purchasing – assisting with preparation, acquisition, and timely delivery of supplies and materials for general office and program needs
• Gift Shop – assisting with inventory management, in-store sales, and overall operation of the on-site Alabama Nature Center Gift Shop
• Meeting/Event Rentals – assisting with rental inquiries, bookings, logistics, and set-up and take-down needs associated with meetings/events at the Alabama Nature Center
• Open/Close and Housekeeping Logistics – assist with daily facility open and close procedures and monitoring housekeeping service contract performance

QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Motivated, positive thinking, self-starter that can work in a team environment
• Excellent people skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to toggle from one task to another with and without advance notice
• Ability to take verbal and written instructions and implement them in a timely and accurate manner

COMPENSATION / EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS:

• Starting Salary: $28,000 - $32,000 commensurate with qualifications/experience
• Hours: 8AM-5PM Monday- Friday; occasional evening/weekend hours during special events
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Simple IRA Plan with up to 3% march upon qualification
• Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

SUBMITTALS/INQUIRIES:
To Apply – via email, send a one-page letter of application along with a resume to:
Kasie Green, ANC Administrative Coordinator (kgreen@alabamawildlife.org)
For more information regarding the Alabama Wildlife Federation and our Alabama Nature Center
facility, visit the AWF website at www.alabamawildlife.org

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Open until filled.

For more information about the Alabama Wildlife Federation, go to www.alabamawildlife.org.

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Resource Stewardship Biologist

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 15, 2025
Full Time with Benefits
POSITION LOCATION: Remote – southern half of the state

BACKGROUND: The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) is a 501c3 charity and the state’s oldest and largest citizen’s conservation organization. AWF’s mission is to promote the wise use and responsible stewardship of Alabama’s wildlife, forests, fish, waters, and soils. We accomplish this through programs and projects in three primary focus areas: Conservation Education, Resource Stewardship, and Hunting and Angling Heritage.

In 1999, AWF launched our Land Stewardship Assistance Program focused on providing quality, on-the-ground, habitat-based, wildlife management planning assistance to private landowners. Today, AWF employs two Resource Stewardship Biologists and has provided over 1,000 assists encompassing management recommendations on more than half a million acres in Alabama.
 
POSITION SUMMARY: The candidate selected for this position will join AWF’s Land Stewardship Assistance Team and will be the lead wildlife biologist for assisting private landowners in the southern portion of the state. In addition, this position will serve as coordinator of our Longleaf Ecosystem Restoration initiative that prioritizes assistance activities with landowners with an interest in longleaf ecosystem habitat or a land-base that could support the longleaf ecosystem.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Meet with private landowners on their property to discuss management objectives and evaluate current habitat conditions.
• Provide general and species/ecosystem specific written wildlife management technical recommendations to private landowners assisted.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver presentations/education programs to landowners/resource professionals.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to reach and engage private landowners.
• Prepare project-related and general wildlife management articles for Alabama Wildlife, the quarterly magazine of the Alabama Wildlife Federation as prescribed
• Maintain project records and report associated information and accomplishments to supervisor and partners as needed and for periodic reports
• Work cooperatively with other conservation organizations and natural resource agencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree (minimum) in wildlife management, wildlife ecology, or related field. Joint degree(s) in wildlife/forestry preferred.
• Experience or knowledge in longleaf ecosystem restoration, wetlands management/restoration, native warm season grass establishment/management a plus
• Experience working with private landowners a plus
• Ability to communicate complex biological concepts to landowners and the public.
• Knowledge of USDA Farm Bill programs (e.g. EQIP, CSP, CRP. etc.) a plus
• Ability and willingness to work in a partnership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Dependable transportation for conduct of business
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays within state

COMPENSATION / EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS:
Position Type: Full-time with Health and Dental Insurance, SIMPLE IRA, Paid Leave
Starting Salary: $38,000 - $60,000 - commensurate with qualifications/experience.
Supervisor: Claude Jenkins, AWF Sr. Resource Stewardship Biologist

SUBMITTALS/INQUIRIES:
To apply, send a one-page application letter and resume via email to:
Claude L. Jenkins, Sr. Resource Stewardship Biologist
Email: cjenkins@alabamawildlife.org

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: March 15, 2025

For more information about the Alabama Wildlife Federation, go to www.alabamawildlife.org.

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ANC Weekend Operations Staff Position

POSITION TYPE:  Part Time

BACKGROUND: The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) is a 501c3 charity and the state’s oldest and largest citizen’s conservation organization. AWF’s mission is to promote the wise use and responsible stewardship of Alabama’s wildlife, forests, fish, waters, and soils. This is accomplished through programs and projects in three primary focus areas: Conservation Education, Resource Stewardship, and Hunting and Angling Heritage. Since 2000, the AWF Board of Directors has raised more than $10 Million dollars to relocate our state headquarters, develop the Alabama Nature Center, and expand our Conservation Education and Resource Stewardship programs. Phase I of the Alabama Nature Center was opened in 2007. Since that time, over 130,000 attendees have visited AWF’s facilities at Lanark in Millbrook, Alabama. In September of 2015, Phase II of the Alabama Nature Center, The NaturePlex, will come online. This 23,000 square foot Welcome and Education Center will contain a Hands-on Discovery Hall, Theater/Auditorium, Classrooms with lab facilities, and will allow AWF to expand dramatically our programs and impact through the Alabama Nature Center.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Weekend Operations staff will be responsible for facilitating NaturePlex operations, programs, and activities during weekends. In addition, staff will be responsible for fulfilling general public weekend staff duties as outlined. The position will report to the ANC Camps and Community Programs Coordinator and will work hand-in-hand with the Alabama Nature Center Staff Team.

DUTIES: Activities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Ensure doors and rooms to the NaturePlex are locked and unlocked during appropriate times
2. Turn on lights/fans 
3. Retrieve and put away golf cart from shed as needed
4. Ensure facility maintains a clean and orderly appearance
5. Ensure discovery hall, auditorium, and community room (as applicable) are clean and orderly
6. Set up and empty trash cans as needed and take trash to dumpster 
7. Greet ANC guests, orient them to the property, and answer any ANC related questions
8. Set out trail guides, registration sheets, email solicitation list, and other promotion materials as needed
9. Preform various light housekeeping duties as needed
10. Preform various administrative tasks including (but not limited to) checking guests in, processing payments, handing out wristbands, and operating POS system
11. Assist with program or activity set up & clean up
12. Lead/Assist with program or activity instruction
13. Assist with hosting birthday parties and leading party activities
14. Assist other Alabama Nature Center team members with program or activity instruction
15. Operate various electronic equipment such as computers and projection systems as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
2. Demonstrated ability to speak effectively in public and communicate with enthusiasm
3. Willingness and ability to work periodic evenings and weekend events as needed to meet position objectives
4. Willingness and ability to work with a team
5. Commitment to wildlife and related natural resource conservation and the goals and purposes of the Alabama Wildlife Federation

LIKELY CANDIDATES: 

1. Likely candidates for the Weekend Operations Staff includes college students, high school seniors at least 18 years of age, retirees, and non-retirees looking for additional weekend employment opportunities.  
2. AWF will entertain candidates who can work as much as every weekend (preferred) or at least one weekend each month on a regular schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in customer service and administrative tasks
2. Experience working with children and adults of various ages
3. Experience and course work in a natural resource related field

COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time, hourly position. Hourly pay for this position will be determined based on qualifications; there is a potential for raises. There are no health or retirement benefits offered with this position.
Hours: Saturdays 8am-5pm

SUBMITTALS/INQUIRIES:
Mail or send via email a cover letter and resume to:
Matt Vines,                         
Camps and Community Programs Coordinator    
Alabama Wildlife Federation                
3050 Lanark Road                
Millbrook, Alabama 36054
Phone:    (334)285-4550
Email:    mvines@alabamawildlife.org

Questions and or requests for additional information should be directed to Matt Vines, ANC Camps and Community Programs Coordinator, through the appropriate contact methods provided above.

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