West Virginia Wildlife Fellow

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations. 

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate, has an exciting opportunity for West Virginia Wildlife Fellow.  

NPCA’s West Virginia Field Office seeks an individual passionate about environmental conservation, wildlife and historic preservation to support programmatic efforts focused on protecting national parks. This is a part-time, remote/hybrid opportunity (20 hours per week) with a flexible schedule.   

The right candidate will be able to assist in planning and executing in-person and virtual events and meetings in West Virginia, as well as able to work virtually on research projects.   

This position will assist with efforts to support the West Virginia programmatic work and responsible for research as well as on-the-ground event support during in-person roundtables, workshops and events.   

Location: Remote/Hybrid, based in Charleston, West Virginia or surrounding area 

Schedule: Part-time; up to 20 hours per week 

Compensation: $18-26 per hour  

Tangible deliverables that will be achieved:  

• Assist in projects from start to finish, including planning and organizing, collaborating with stakeholders and partners. 

• Research and develop supporting materials related to issues impacting related program work in West Virginia. 

• Participate in outreach and communication efforts, including on-site events and virtual meetings.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Contributes interest in NPCA’s mission 

• Exhibits attitudes and behaviors that reflect NPCA’s core values 

• Current or recent college graduate (within one year of graduation) 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 

• Works independently and as part of a team on projects assigned 

• Demonstrates effective research capabilities 

• Presents material when appropriate. 

• Can cite or submit samples of related work 

• Preferred Background: Environmental Studies/Sciences, Communications, Marketing, Natural Resources & Recreation 

Physical Effort and Dexterity: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Employer’s Rights: NPCA reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between NPCA and employee and is subject to change by NPCA as the needs of NPCA and requirements of the job change. The above is not an exhaustive list of the requirements for the position