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To request additional information, please contact the Board 385-375-9197.
To apply, no later than 03/22/2024  send an email with your CV and relevant biographical data to board@emwildlife.org. Interviews will be conducted on 03/26/2024. 

About the Position: 
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about EMNWA’s mission and who has a record of accomplished leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature and competency in their community, business, government, education, philanthropy, social organizations, or the nonprofit sector.

As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in strategic governance, mission-based leadership, and hands-on project management. Our organization is at a pivotal growth stage, offering you the chance to shape our future and contribute to day-to-day operations.

The Board supports the work of EMNWA and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. Because the Alliance is new and has no hired staff to support its work, the Board members also carry out the day-to-day operations. This will change as the Alliance matures and expands.

Specific Board Member responsibilities include: 

• Reviewing agendas and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings. 
• Developing and approving The Alliance’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions.
• Keeping informed of and meeting all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
• When needed, assisting the Board in finding and recruiting other Board Members. 
• Partnering with other Board Members to ensure that Board resolutions are carried out. 
• Serving on and directing committees or task forces and taking on special assignments. 
• Acting as an ambassador for EMNWA in the community and state, standing for its programs and goals.
• Attendance and participation in educational events, volunteer activities, and community celebrations.
• Setting annual goals and objectives consistent with our mission.
• Creating and planning mission critical projects.
• Performing specific tasks as needed for project success.
• Contributing written articles for The Alliance’s newsletters and other communication vehicles.
• Composing internal and external correspondence.
• Attending local government meetings when items affecting our mission are on the agenda and speaking at these meetings when necessary.
• Collaborating with city, state, and federal agencies and their representatives to further our mission and goals.

Board Terms and Participation:

• Board members serve a term of three years and may serve consecutive terms upon reelection.
• Board members attend the annual meeting and in-person monthly Board meetings. Virtual meetings are held via Microsoft Teams on an as-needed basis to plan and execute projects, and activities, and review Board business. There may be times meetings may occasionally require 1-2 hours per week. Occasional project assignments for which you volunteer could require an additional 2-3 hours per week. Some community events and volunteer projects take place on weekday evenings or weekends, and Board members should plan to regularly attend. 

Qualifications:

• Individuals with a profound passion for our mission.
• Leadership experience in any sector, equipped with diplomatic skills and a knack for building consensus.
• Eagerness to engage in diverse tasks, from strategic planning to community outreach.
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) Microsoft Suite and other relevant skills.
• Personal qualities of reliability, integrity, and credibility.

Skills:

• Because The Alliance is a newly formed and small nonprofit with no staff, Board members must have a strong willingness to take on tasks and learn or have at least basic skills and understanding in the following areas:.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.
• A willingness to take on all levels of tasks to meet our objectives.
• Ability to deliver tangible results on a stated deadline.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Expertise and experience in relevant hobbies or professional activities such as photography, botany, conservation, ecology, writing/reporting, law, research, accounting, public speaking, web engineering and design.
• Desktop publishing, etc., would be a bonus.
• Confident and polished public speaking in civic and educational meetings.

To request additional information, please contact the Board at 385-375-9197.
To apply, email your CV or biographical data to board@emwildlife.org.     

The Eagle Mountain Nature & Wildlife Alliance (EMNWA) invites motivated and detail-oriented individuals to apply for a non-paid Grant Writer Internship. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of preserving natural habitats and wildlife while gaining valuable, real-world experience in grant writing and fundraising. This internship will provide a unique, career-building opportunity for individuals in the non-profit or conservation sector by building essential experience for successful grant writing. 

Why Join Us?
This internship offers a unique opportunity to build your professional resume, contribute to meaningful conservation efforts, enhance your professional skills in communications, gain experience in community fundraising, and work alongside a team committed to preserving local nature and wildlife habitats.   

Interested candidates should have a genuine interest in wildlife and conservation. 

General Description:
Under the Board of Directors’ guidance, you will support a comprehensive grants program, engaging in research, proposal writing, and grants management to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and government sources. 

General Responsibilities:  

• Under the Board’s supervision, establish and manage a grants program. 
• Prepare and submit proposals and budgets to various funding sources. 
• Develop tracking systems for funding needs and strategies. 
• Conduct prospect research and manage a grants calendar. Write and submit Letters of Interest (LOIs) and grant applications. 
• Maintain documentation and database entries for grant tracking. 
• Summarize awarded applications and manage the award signature process. 
• Build relationships with grant makers and manage funder communications. 

Essential Tasks 

• Track program funding needs and grant fundraising strategy for EMNWA ongoing needs and projects. 
• Research prospective grant sources (private, corporate, and government) compatible with EMNWA’s mission, values, and programs in support of our strategic and project goals. 
• Calendar prospects into an annual grant strategy.  
• Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks, assignments, and deadlines; meet all deadlines; facilitate timely communications with program leadership; collect grant submission materials. 
• Draft and edit high quality, compelling LOI’s, grant proposals, grant reports, and acknowledgement letters. 
• Research and collect data and study findings to support grant proposals and reports. Special attention should be made in checking for completeness against grant instructions, spelling, grammar, and style; and to ensure compliance and regulatory requirements. 
• Copy, collate, package, and submit final grant materials per grant instructions, and within funder deadlines.  
• Respond to inquiries from funders and programs strategically and in a timely manner based on guidance from the Board.  
• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with private grantors, corporate funders, and governmental agencies.  
• Review, summarize, and track data on grant awards received in database and file formats.  
• In close collaboration with the Board, oversee and track all grant milestones in donor tracking software, — including, but not limited to proposals in development, proposals submitted to funders, proposals that have been issued or canceled, deliverable deadlines, communication, and awards — ensuring that all content is always complete and up to date, and that calendar reminders are set up in Outlook calendars.  
• In collaboration with Board officers, develop an annual grants strategy.  
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and individuals contacted during the performance of job duties.  
• Be flexible and receptive to suggestions, input, and change.  
• Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.  
• Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms. 
• Perform other duties as assigned, including providing support for media and donor visits, assisting with special events, and general support as directed.  

Preferred Abilities: 

• Strong written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.  
• Attention to detail. 
• Strong editing and organization skills.  
• Ability to meet deadlines.  
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy.  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Experience with reporting databases preferred.

To request additional information, please contact the Board at  385-375-9197.
To apply, email your CV or biographical data to board@emwildlife.org.   

About the Position:
Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance (EMNWA), a dedicated nonprofit, is offering an unpaid internship for individuals passionate about wildlife conservation. Under the Board of Directors’ guidance, and the direct supervision of the Alliance Director of Social Media, the intern will play a pivotal role in publicizing our mission, recruiting volunteers, and organizing impactful projects.

Why Join Us? 
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation efforts, enhance your professional skills in communications and project management, and work alongside a team committed to protecting natural habitats.   

Interested candidates should have a genuine interest in wildlife and conservation, along with a readiness to engage in various communication and organizational tasks.    

We are Looking for Someone Who Has:   

• Strong familiarity with social media channels and public relations protocols.   
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.   
• Passion for and basic knowledge of Utah wildlife conservation.   
• Effective organizational skills for managing volunteers.   
• An active interest in outdoor activities and the physical ability to participate in conservation projects.  Community relations or development experience in a higher education or professional setting.   
• The ability to communicate professionally and build relationships with volunteers, donors, partners, and coworkers.   

Responsibilities Include:   

• Promoting EMNWA’s initiatives across social media platforms.   
• Drafting and distributing press releases and managing media contacts.   
• Public speaking at various events and meetings.   
• Engaging the community in conservation efforts through volunteer coordination.   
• Participating in and overseeing outdoor volunteer projects.   

Essential Skills:   

• Social media 
• Familiarity with all major platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, etc., and ability to share our information on those platforms. 
• Public Relations
• Experience and familiarity with press release protocols (such as publication/broadcast deadlines, standard format elements, etc.).
• Skills needed to create and maintain a database of relevant media contacts for press releases.   
• Proficiency and experience with public speaking, including on-camera live and recorded events and civic meetings.   
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, OneNote, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

To request additional information, please contact the Board at 801-319-2526.
To apply, email your CV or biographical data to board@emwildlife.org.   

Why Join Us?: 
This unpaid internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful conservation efforts, enhance your professional skills in web design and platform management, while working alongside a team committed to protecting natural habitats.  

Interested candidates should have a genuine interest in wildlife and conservation, along with a readiness to engage in various communication and organizational tasks. 

General Description: 
This internship focuses on improving our website’s appearance, design, content, and functionality. This can provide a platform to showcase your web design skills on a real-world project, and provide opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to environmental conservation. It is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in web design, platform management, and content creation related to wildlife conservation. A passion for preserving wildlife and their habitats will enhance a candidate’s performance in this position.  

Essential Skills: 

• Proficiency in WordPress and other web design platforms. 
• Communication and collaboration skills. 
• Ability to transform ideas into functional website features. 
• Interest in creating and maintaining digital libraries with multimedia content. 
• Knowledge and creativity to design a website that fosters engagement and creates a community around our cause, making visitors feel part of our mission and motivated to contribute, be it through donations, volunteering, or advocacy. 
• Skill to integrate our social media platforms into the website. 
• Ability to troubleshoot web problems, write efficient code applications, and utilize web applications and languages.  
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, OneNote, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  

Responsibilities: 

• Enhance website aesthetics and functionality. 
• Assist in building a searchable online reference library for local fauna and flora. 
• Ensure the website has a user-friendly interface, call-to-action items are easily accessible and seen, and that security features are installed and kept updated. 
• Install and use web analytics tools to track user behavior and identify areas for improvement. 
• Integrate our social media platforms into the website. 
• Troubleshoot web problems, write efficient code applications, and utilize web applications and languages.  
• Upload newsletters, blog posts, articles, and other information as requested by the board of directors. 

To request additional information, please contact the Board at 385-375-9197.  
To apply, email your CV or biographical data to board@emwildlife.org.   

About the Position:  
Eagle Mountain Nature and Wildlife Alliance (EMNWA), a dedicated nonprofit, is offering an unpaid internship for individuals passionate about wildlife conservation. Under the Board of Directors’ guidance, the intern will play a pivotal role in raising community funding and donations to support the mission and projects of EMNWA.   

 Why Join Us?     
This internship offers a unique opportunity to build your professional resume, contribute to meaningful conservation efforts, enhance your professional skills in communications, gain experience in community fundraising, and work alongside a team committed to protecting local flora, fauna, and habitats. 

Interested candidates should have a genuine interest in wildlife and conservation 

General Description:
This position requires a professional who organizes events, designs marketing and promotional materials and leads outreach efforts to help EMNWA meet its fundraising goals. The work includes recruiting community sponsors of funds, goods, and services.  This would include maintaining relationships with current donors. Ultimately, this individual will work with volunteers under the direction of the Board of Directors to identify potential donors and interact with EMNWA leaders to find opportunities to reach our financial goals.   

Responsibilities  

• Collaborate closely with the Board for event planning and execution.  
• Independently manage and complete Board-assigned tasks for fundraising support.  
• Keep up-to-date records of sponsors for outreach activities.  
• Prepare and present fundraising campaign concepts and secure Board approval for donation-driven campaigns.  
• Train and orient volunteers for effective outreach.  
• Manage and update contact lists of community individuals and businesses 
• Develop and maintain relationships with local community donors and potential donors.  
• Strategize with the Board of Directors and develop programs to boost contributions.  
• Recruit sponsors, participants, and volunteers for events.  
• Obtain commitments from donors and corporate sponsors.  

Skills and Background:  

• Passion for nature and wildlife habitat preservation.  
• Creative with strong persuasion abilities.  
• Proficient in public speaking. 
• Excellent organizational skills.  
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.  
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Teams).  
• Committed to EMNWA’s mission.  
• Knowledge of desktop publishing would be advantageous.