• Write, edit and manage content for communication channels (65%)
  • Assist with writing and coordinating digital content (social media, electronic newsletter, special events) and paper publications (biannual magazine) around TRC engagement strategies.
  • Monitor and evaluate success of communication strategies to impact future strategies
  • Provide internal graphic support and digital content management (create simple graphics, video editing, manage the photo and video library)
  • Coordinate with TRC’s development team for communications around donor engagement and stewardship and annual fundraising campaigns and special campaign needs
  • Liaison with the CVM communications team to coordinate/manage communication projects
• Manage TRC website (10%)
  • Maintain an up-to-date website for TRC, within the content and structure with the University of Minnesota guidelines.
• Digital marketing (15%)
  • Develop and implement digital marketing plans for public offerings/events such as webinars, training courses, and in-person events
• Coordinate media relations for TRC (10%)
  • Media relations - coordinates, with the Executive and Assistant Directors, media, monitor coverage, and prepare summaries for fundraising and administration.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 2 years marketing/communications experience
• Experience prioritizing multiple assignments and managing deadlines simultaneously
• Experience drafting and editing correspondence
• Demonstrated advanced writing skills (formatting, proper composition, grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.)
• Working Knowledge of  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic video editing software - Ability to create word processing documents, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent customer service and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others; demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graphic design and/or advanced video editing experience
• College degree in communications, business or related field
• Experience with donor relations  
• Experience in database management
• Experience with media relations

Visit the University's hiring site and search for job ID 354090 (listed as job title "M&C Pro 1-Mktg & Comm Gen). Applications mailed to The Raptor Center will not be considered.

Cover letter and resume required. These documents can be attached to your application by assessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. This position will remain open until filled. For the best chance to be considered, apply as soon as you are able.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647

• Executive Level Administrative Support for TRC’s Executive Director (60%)
  • Help support initiatives as directed by the ED. Track implementation plans, help direct and coordinate work activities, tracks and monitors progress on activities as necessary.
  • Help to coordinate the ED’s calendar, balancing competing priorities to ensure that the ED’s time is used strategically
  • Help to manage the ED’s email account and google drive suite
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison to internal (TRC and CVM leaders) and external stakeholders on behalf of the ED
  • Coordinate written communications from the ED, including helping to prepare correspondence, reports and presentations
  • Attend and contribute to TRC leadership meetings; taking minutes for record
  • Administrative support for  TRC’s Advisory Board, including coordinating on behalf of the ED with the chair of the advisory board
  • Assist with monitoring TRC’s annual budget and draft quarterly updates to the CVM
  • Assist with coordination and support for special events and programs of strategic importance to TRC
  • Other duties as assigned
•  Research, Sponsored Projects, Grants Coordination (20%)
  • Work closely with the ED to coordinate grants and special projects portfolio. This includes helping to develop budgets, manage milestones, provide regular reports, and track and monitor expenses and budgets.
  • Oversee project life cycle from development to completion, including coordinating with other personnel at TRC, CVM, and greater University.
  • Track progress of grants with other TRC staff and provide regular updates to the ED
  • Conduct assessments on process adherence and efficiency to discover areas of improvement or concerns for overall grant management.
• General TRC Administrative Support (20%)
  • Provide support to other administrative and front desk staff at TRC, such as interfacing with the public at the front desk, assisting with ordering and purchasing for the center, and assisting with special events.
  • Maintain and further develop TRC employee handbook and onboarding system for new employees. Take primary lead on administrative aspects of hiring and new employee onboarding.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and four years of related office and administrative experience
•  Demonstrated evidence of advanced skill in writing; for example, reports, policies, communications or planning documents.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with detail-oriented and strategic aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and ability to work independently.
• Experience in, and an ongoing commitment to, a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion; working effectively with and across diverse communities: e.g. people of color, underrepresented groups; people with both visible and invisible disabilities; women; people of various gender and sexual identities and expressions; and first-generation students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within university or academic settings, and/or the University of Minnesota
• Passion for wildlife, conservation, or environmental science
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to work successfully with a diverse group of internal and external clients

Visit the University's hiring site and search for Job ID 354387 (listed as job title "Executive Ofc and Admin Spec"). Applications mailed to The Raptor Center will not be considered.

Cover letter and resume required. These documents can be attached to your application by assessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. This position will remain open until filled. For the best chance to be considered, apply as soon as you are able.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647

• Operational Support of Offsite Educational Programming (60%)
  • Work with the Education Director to create and continue to update programming content and standards for offsite events, incorporating monitoring and evaluation for effectiveness
  • Coordinate scheduling of offsite programming, including interfacing with partner organizations, helping to manage the schedule of employees, managing part time/student/temporary presenters, and working with College of Veterinary Medicine Operations and Finance for contracts and billing
  • Manage logistics around offsite programming, such as maintaining biofacts, vehicles, equipment, obtaining out of state permits
  • Deliver educational programming as needed
• Program Coordinator of Education Grant Funded Initiatives (20%)
  • Work closely with the Education Director and Executive Director (PI of grants) to coordinate grants and the special projects portfolio of the TRC education department including: helping to develop budgets, managing milestones, providing regular and required reports to PI and funderes, and tracking and monitoring expenses and budgets
  • Supervise grant-funded dedicated staff, in coordination with the Education Director, including setting roles/responsibilities/expectations, conducting routine check ins and coaching, and ensuring that work is being done to successfully reach grant deliverable objectives
  • Act as the primary point of contact for developing new relationships with internal and external partners
• Support onsite needs (20%)
  • Supports the Education Director with leadership of the education team
  • Support onsite bird care, programming, and volunteer management when requested
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

•  A H.S diploma and 4 years formal supervisory experience in a professional setting or a college degree and 2 years formal supervisory experience in a professional setting
• Demonstrated experience teaching and/or public outreach with a diversity of communities and partners
• At least four years of practical experience with environmental, science, or nature-based education
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to connect with people of all ages
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to lift and carry 40 pounds
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal experience in curriculum development and/or monitoring and evaluation of programs
• Experience with live animal education programming, particularly with birds of prey
• Experience contributing to or writing grants

Visit the University's hiring site and search for job ID 354385 (listed as job title "Education Program Coordinator"). Applications mailed to The Raptor Center will not be considered.

Cover letter and resume required. These documents can be attached to your application by assessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. This position will remain open until filled. For the best chance to be considered, apply as soon as you are able.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647