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Employment opportunity - The Peregrine Fund



Part-time Assistant to the International Programs Director



Location:  The Peregrine Fund, World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise,  
Idaho, USA



Responsibilities:  Working about 20-30 hours per week, the Assistant  
to the International Programs Director will help manage roughly 15-20  
international raptor research and conservation projects in Asia,  
Africa, and Latin America, including taking a lead role in  
coordinating the Neotropical Raptor Network (NRN), a communication  
project set up for the benefit of raptor researchers and  
conservationists working in the Neotropics.  Examples of tasks  
performed on a daily basis include:



   1.. Write, review, and edit text including popular articles  
pertaining to raptor conservation and ecology worldwide, funding  
proposals, and project reports to funding agencies.
   2.. Manage the Neotropical Raptor Network (NRN) website and list  
server, promoting use and enhancing the conservation value of the NRN.
   3.. Manage the Asian Vulture Population Project website, including  
updating colony maps in ArcView and species count databases in MS Excel.
   4.. Respond to email and answer questions regarding The Peregrine  
Fund's international programs and volunteer opportunities.
   5.. Translate documents to and from English and Spanish.
   6.. Track expenses and budgets.
   7.. Other tasks as directed.
  Qualifications:



   1.. Four year undergraduate degree, preferably in natural sciences,  
with an emphasis on writing and other communication skills.
   2.. Knowledge and understanding of basic raptor ecology and  
environmental conservation issues, particularly in developing nations  
and regions.
   3.. Fluency and strong oral and written communication skills in  
English and Spanish, Portuguese and/or other languages a plus.
   4.. Ability to understand and cooperate with a wide range of  
individuals and organizations, from indigenous communities to  
governments, NGOs and donors.
   5.. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Experience with  
ArcView, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, web editing software  
(e.g., MS Front Page).
   6.. Willingness to live and work in Boise, Idaho and occasionally  
travel internationally.
   7.. Experience with budgeting and tracking expenses of research and  
conservation activities.
Compensation:  Depends on experience.  No benefits.



Application will be considered upon receipt.  Application should  
include a letter of interest, resume, names and contacts of three  
referees, and be sent either by e-mail to:   tpf at peregrinefund.org  
with "International Assistant Search" in the subject line, or sent by  
mail to:



                                     International Assistant Search

                                     The Peregrine Fund

                                     5668 West Flying Hawk Lane

                                     Boise, ID 83709



No phone calls please.  The Peregrine Fund is an equal opportunity employer.




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Para cualquier interesado, por favor divulgar.




Employment opportunity - The Peregrine Fund



Part-time Assistant to the International Programs Director



Location:  The Peregrine Fund, World Center for Birds of Prey, Boise, Idaho, USA



Responsibilities:  Working about 20-30 hours per week, the Assistant to the International Programs Director will help manage roughly 15-20 international raptor research and conservation projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, including taking a lead role in coordinating the Neotropical Raptor Network (NRN), a communication project set up for the benefit of raptor researchers and conservationists working in the Neotropics.  Examples of tasks performed on a daily basis include:



  1.. Write, review, and edit text including popular articles pertaining to raptor conservation and ecology worldwide, funding proposals, and project reports to funding agencies. 
  2.. Manage the Neotropical Raptor Network (NRN) website and list server, promoting use and enhancing the conservation value of the NRN. 
  3.. Manage the Asian Vulture Population Project website, including updating colony maps in ArcView and species count databases in MS Excel. 
  4.. Respond to email and answer questions regarding The Peregrine Fund's international programs and volunteer opportunities. 
  5.. Translate documents to and from English and Spanish. 
  6.. Track expenses and budgets. 
  7.. Other tasks as directed.
 Qualifications:



  1.. Four year undergraduate degree, preferably in natural sciences, with an emphasis on writing and other communication skills. 
  2.. Knowledge and understanding of basic raptor ecology and environmental conservation issues, particularly in developing nations and regions. 
  3.. Fluency and strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish, Portuguese and/or other languages a plus. 
  4.. Ability to understand and cooperate with a wide range of individuals and organizations, from indigenous communities to governments, NGOs and donors. 
  5.. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Experience with ArcView, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, web editing software (e.g., MS Front Page). 
  6.. Willingness to live and work in Boise, Idaho and occasionally travel internationally. 
  7.. Experience with budgeting and tracking expenses of research and conservation activities.
Compensation:  Depends on experience.  No benefits.



Application will be considered upon receipt.  Application should include a letter of interest, resume, names and contacts of three referees, and be sent either by e-mail to:   tpf at peregrinefund.org with "International Assistant Search" in the subject line, or sent by mail to:              



                                    International Assistant Search

                                    The Peregrine Fund

                                    5668 West Flying Hawk Lane

                                    Boise, ID 83709



No phone calls please.  The Peregrine Fund is an equal opportunity employer. 


 
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