Founded in 2002, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with 60+ partner groups, its Corporate Council and its 140,000 members and supporters to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. We unite and amplify our partners’ voices by strengthening policy and funding around conservation, habitat, and access.
The TRCP’s Lower/Middle Mississippi River Field Coordinator works within the states of Tennessee, Arkansas, and sometimes Missouri, Mississippi and North Louisiana to advance TRCP’s mission to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. This individual collaborates closely with partner non-profit organizations, community leaders, and decision makers to further TRCP’s policy priorities in this region, including working with partner and non-partner organizations working to advance improved water and habitat management projects in the Middle/Lower Mississippi River Basin, meeting with state and federal officials including lawmakers and agency staff, identifying avid and engaged hunters, anglers and landowners, media and social media influencers interested in improving water quality, fish and wildlife habitat and recreational access in the Mississippi River Basin. Working as a member of the Center for Fisheries and Mississippi River Program field team, this individual works closely with the Director of Fisheries and Mississippi Program, TRCP communications staff and partner organizations to further the conservation mission of the organization.
The TRCP offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, cell phone and home internet reimbursement, and ample paid time off.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Serve as the organization’s coordinator within the states of Tennessee,Arkansas, and sometimes Missouri and Northern Mississippi on conservation, access, water management and habitat restoration policies affecting hunters and anglers.
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Organize support for conservation priorities from decision-makers in the Middle/Lower Mississippi River Basin, including county commissioners, mayors, members of Congress, the Governor, and other influential actors.
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Foster relationships with other important stakeholders in the state, including the agriculture and energy industries, landowners, land managers and other influential, conservation-minded stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have established relationships within the Middle/Lower Mississippi River Basin across multiple sectors and governmental jurisdictions and have a demonstrated record of effectively influencing conservation policy.
Submission must include a cover letter to be considered.
The position is open until filled. No phone calls please.
The TRCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
