From ISAN:
Position Description:
Fishing & Boating Program Coordinator
Invasive species Action Network (ISAN) is seeking to hire an individual to serve as the staff lead for implementing a variety of invasive species prevention programs that involve the fishing and boating communities. The position is based at ISAN’s office located in Livingston, MT. This is a full time position that is funded for at least 18 months with the expectation that it will be a permanent position.
ISAN is a 501c-3 non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the human caused spread of invasive species. Additional Information about ISAN and some of our programs can be found at www.stopans.org and at www.cleanangling.org
Primary Duties:
Conduct ISAN’s watercraft inspection station assessment program
This effort is a “Secret Shopper” program in which ISAN staff pose as recreational boaters and visit watercraft inspection stations. While the inspector(s) conduct the inspection, the ISAN staff evaluates their performance. ISAN currently provides this service statewide in Montana and Wyoming as well as at Lake Tahoe in California and Nevada.
The position will be responsible for all aspects of this program including, but not limited to:
Coordinating program with agencies who have contracted with ISAN
Scheduling all evaluations Hiring and supervising temporary employees
Securing and maintaining boats and other equipment necessary for program
Completing all required reporting in a timely fashion Providing insights and suggestions for improving the ISAN program
Supervise and Coordinate the Forest Pest Fly Tying Project
This program uses fishing fly tying to teach people about the threat of forest pest insects. The Fishing & Boating Program Coordinator will have the primary responsibility for all aspects of promoting and conducting this outreach program. The primary effort centers on training fly tiers to tie flies that can be used to identify selected forest pests. These tiers then conduct public fly tying demonstrations that engage the public in discussion about the forest pest problem.
The position will be responsible for all aspects of this program including, but not limited to:
Recruiting and training volunteer fly tiers
Coordinating with government agencies and other partners to provide demonstration tiers Documenting all aspects of program
Promoting the program to garner attention for both the issue and the program
Coordinate ISAN’s Fishing Boot Cleaning Station program
ISAN has developed two styles of fishing boot cleaning stations that have been widely distributed in the Greater Yellowstone Area. ISAN secures funding from various partners and provides the cleaning stations free of charge to fly shops, fishing lodges, license agents and other locations that experience high angler traffic.
The position will be responsible for all aspects of this program including, but not limited to:
Maintaining ISAN’s supply of boot cleaning stations and supplies Coordinating the delivery of stations
Maintaining the master list of all station locations
Maintaining and updating the web page for this program Conducting evaluations with cleaning station locations to evaluate the program
Provide information and encouragement to all participants in the program Seek media coverage of effort
Documenting all aspects of effort
Conduct Outreach Efforts Aimed at Select Communities
ISAN conducts different outreach efforts aimed at targeted audiences in the fishing and boating communities. This position will have a primary role in advancing a number of these programs. Examples include:
Clean Angling Program – This is an effort that targets the fly fishing community to encourage a cleaning effort among all fly anglers. The program is endorsed by many different companies and individuals and needs to be better coordinated to achieve results
Non-Motorized Boater Program- Non-motorized boaters have been identified as a community that needs to be better educated about both the problem of invasive species and the prevention actions that all boaters need to take. This program will work with both industry and individual boaters to achieve results.
These programs are examples of the types of outreach efforts this position will be involved in. They share similar duties which include but are not limited to:
Promoting the effort to individual recreationists
Promoting the effort to companies, associations and trade organizations Generating media coverage of activities
Attending events to expand program exposure Documenting all aspects of effort
Additional Duties
The duties listed above represent the primary activities for this position. However, there are many minor tasks which may be assigned to this position. In addition, this position is expected to provide support to other program areas when needed
Skills and Abilities
This position requires an individual who has a strong connection to the fishing and/or boating community. Most of the work involved will require developing and implementing programs that are directly targeted at fishing and boating. The successful applicant will have the following
Required qualifications
Must have proven superior written and verbal communication skills
Must have personal connections in some aspect of fishing and boating
Must be familiar with fly tying
Proven ability of detailed record keeping
Must be self-motivated
Must have the ability to carry 50 pounds for 50 ft
Must have current driver’s license
Must be capable of driving up to 500 miles in a day for multiple consecutive days
Must be familiar with standard computer programs (word processing, email, etc.)
Preferred qualifications
Experience in multiple aspects of fishing and boating communities
Established connections within the demonstration fly tying community
Experience with aquatic invasive species Education or experience in marketing, advertising or program development
Experience with boat and vehicle maintenance
dvanced computer skills Experience in social media
These skills and abilities are typically acquired through completion of a bachelor degree in a natural resource field, marketing or advertising, education, public relations or recreation combined with work experience. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education.
Compensation
Initial wage: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour DOE
ISAN provides employer paid health insurance, employer contributions to a health savings account (HSA), vacation and holiday pay and employer contributions to a retirement program.
To Apply
Applicants are required to provide the following materials:
Cover Letter – no more than 1 page
Resume Responses to supplemental questions (see below)
Applications should be sent electronically to [email protected]
Mailed applications may be sent to
Invasive Species Action Network 215 E. Lewis ST, #202 Livingston, MT 59047
Application Deadline – November 20, 2016
ISAN will work toward filling the position in a timely fashion after the application period ends. We expect the successful applicant will start in early 2017
For additional information please email [email protected]
Supplemental questions
Limit your response to no more than 500 words total for both questions. You are not limited to 250 words per question but must not exceed 500 words combined.
1. This position requires complete familiarity with the fishing and boating communities. Please describe your experience within these communities.
2. This position is responsible for delivering and advancing several important programs and the ability to work productively with little direct supervision is critical. Tell us of an example from your life where you completed a project or achieved a desired outcome with little or no direct supervision.
Invasive Species Action Network www.stopans.org 406.222.7270
