Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever

The Habitat Organization

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Convention & Corporate Relations

Administrator

Application Deadline: May 4, 2012

Locations: National Office - White Bear Lake, MN

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2012

Organizational Profile:

We are seeking an individual with the talent, passion and desire to help promote and grow the Nation’s leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization.  Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) have over 700 chapters, 134,000 members across the nation.

Duties:

• Responsible for the pre-planning logistics and the on-site coordination of the annual National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic (NPF/QC)
  • Assist with site selection for NPF/QC
  • Coordinate the logistics, travel arrangements, food & beverage for participants and staff for NPF/QC
  • Act as the liaison between contractors, organizers and management with regard to all facets of programs and events
  • Assist in the development of program content for NPF/QC
  • Assist with contract negotiations with hotels and conventions for NPF/QC
• Administer the fulfillment of corporate sponsorship, advertising, and other corporate partnership agreements
• Assist with other special events as assigned
• Administrative Assistant duties for VP of Corporate Relations and Director of Corporate Sales

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience with trade/consumer show and event planning and management
• Ability to represent Pheasants Forever to outside contractors in a professional manner
• Detail oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a fast-paced deadline environment
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with some graphics experience
• Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle maybe required (mileage reimbursement provided)

Training and Experience Guideline: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities.  A general qualification guideline for this position is experience in event planning, sales administration or closely related experience.

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications

To Apply: Visit our website at:  www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs

ONLY ON LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please include your cover letter, resume and 3 references as 1 word document or PDF file on the Recruitment website.

Pheasants Forever Inc. and Quail Forever is an equal opportunity employer