Job Title: Partnership Representative
Organization: Student Conservation Association
Location: Oakland, CA, Seattle, WA or Boise, ID
Salary: 40-47K
FT Regular
 
Job Description:
Student Conservation Association:
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the nations leading provider
of conservation service opportunities, outdoor skills and leadership
training for young people. Our mission is to build the next generation of
conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and
communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. SCA
volunteers annually provide more than 1.5 million hours of conservation
service  including trail construction, wildlife research, habitat
restoration and GIS mapping  in parks, forests, refuges and urban green
spaces in all 50 states.
 
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Partnership Representative who can work with our Southwest
Region to implement our annual new partner development plan. Partnership
Representatives seek out new government and NGO agencies who are interested
in funding and hosting SCA interns/crews to complete conservation service
projects. The Representative will work closely with the Partnership Manager
to plan and coordinate sales trips based upon departmental strategies to
meet established revenue targets.
 
Responsibilities:
 Develop, plan and implement individual sales trips in consultation with
Manager of Partnership Development
 Sell SCA interns, corps and crews to new, lapsed and existing partners
within assigned regional geographies.
 Establish contact with new customers through phone calls, emails and
in-person meetings.
 Attend meetings, workshops and conferences to market and sell SCA
services.
 Input all potential customer contact information into MAX database in a
routine and timely manner; maintain and utilize MAX for all customer
management activities
 Serve as account manager for special initiatives and/or specific agencies
as assigned.
 Serve as regional representative on respected regional CI team.
 
Qualifications:
 BA/BS degree in natural resources, public administration or similar field.
 Sales experience utilizing tasks such as telemarketing, direct sales,
point-of-purchase sales and product positioning.
 Knowledge and understanding of SCAs mission and programs and the services
SCA provides or willingness to learn same.
 Ability to learn and comprehend the complex fiscal and political factors
influencing public land management so as to assist SCA customers with
selecting and pursuing SCA services.
 Public speaking and presentation experience.
 Database management skills in Excel, Outlook or similar system.
 Ability to work independently
 Valid drivers license with MVR that meets SCA standards
 Willingness to travel 2-3 times per month for multiple days
 
* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long
Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous
Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress
 
How to Apply:
 
Please indicate preferred duty location (Oakland, Seattle, Boise) and send
cover letter and resume to Joey Ruehrwein, Partnership Manager, 1491 Tyrell
Lane Boise, Idaho 83706 or email jruehrwein@thesca.org. No phone calls,
please.
Organization Web Site: www.thesca.org
 
Email replies to: jruehrwein@thesca.org