Description

The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation’s Stewards of the Wild (SOTW) Program, including managing local volunteer chapters. Reporting to the Director of Conservation Engagement and Education, this position will support the effective operations of this program with a focus on fundraising, event planning, and overall program success. This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

•       Oversee eight local chapters and regular communication with volunteer leadership to ensure progress of monthly programming, event success, successful leadership identification and transitions, and membership growth.
•       Identify appropriate vendors, resources, and special guests for monthly chapter programming. 
•       Assist with chapter and statewide donor development and solicitation in partnership with the Director of Conservation Engagement and Education. 
•       Attend and speak at events hosted by chapters across the state to build meaningful relationships with volunteer leaders and members. 
•       Collaborate with the Director of Conservation Engagement and Education and other staff as needed on planning, leading, and hosting statewide program events and initiatives.
•       Manage back-office efforts, including Wild Apricot membership software, Google Suite, social media, and monthly program communications.
•       Support the launch of new chapters across the state, including leadership assembly, program development, and member recruitment. 
•       Provide support for other TPWF staff and projects as needed.

Requirements

Preferred background and skills

•       Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
•       Advanced skills in Microsoft office including Power Point, Word and Excel.
•       Familiarity with social media platforms, Google Suite, Dropbox and Canva is a plus.
•       Ability to learn new software efficiently and effectively. 
•       Ability to handle an extensive and diverse workload while maintaining a positive perspective.
•       A strong work ethic, sense of urgency, attention to detail, and ability to think independently. 
•       Ability to interface with individuals at every level of an organization, both internally and externally.
•       Ability to adapt quickly to, plan for, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting. 
•       Strong initiative, self-motivation, integrity, and sense of humor.

Office Location and Benefits

TPWF has offices in Dallas (Headquarters) and Austin, and this position will be based in the Austin office. The Program Manager will be eligible to accrue vacation in the first year of employment, and receive ten paid sick days, in addition to all staff holidays. Additionally, TPWF offers competitive health insurance and HSA plans and a Company Matched 403(b) Plan. 

About Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation 

For more than 30 years, TPWF has played a leading role in Texas conservation, helping permanently protect more than 215,000 acres (an area larger than some countries) and enhance and expand the Texas State Parks system through land acquisition and the creation of new parks (like Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, opening in 2025). TPWF works to restore and conserve fragile ecosystems, including over 110,000 acres of native grassland habitat and more than 7,100 acres of coastal barrier along Matagorda Peninsula. Our vision is for all Texans to have access to the wild things and wild places in our state, both now and for generations to come.