Panthera

Current Employment Opportunities with Panthera

Panthera's Background
Unlike any other conservation organization in the world, Panthera’s sole mission is the range-wide conservation of the world’s 37 species of wild cats. We are the largest wild cat conservation organization in the world in terms of global outreach, funding to the field, and staff expertise. Panthera is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded in 2006.

Panthera’s core strategies are grounded in rigorous scientific research, political engagement with heads of state and national land-use agencies, and education and outreach activities for local communities living in areas with big cats. Our large-scale initiatives with tigers, lions, jaguars, and snow leopards currently involve more than 50 countries and span three continents. We not only fund cat conservation initiatives, but act as a conservation think-tank that supports innovative people, programs, and ideas across the conservation spectrum. Much of Panthera's work is based in a spatial context and the Landscape Analysis Lab is central to Panthera's overall goals and day-to-day operations.

Current Openings:

• Program Manager
• Media & Communications Intern
• Development Intern
• Molecular Biology Internship at the American Museum of Natural History

Panthera’s Program Manager

Panthera, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the world’s wild cats, seeks a full-time, experienced Program Manager to be based in the New York City office. The Program Manager will be a key member of Panthera’s management team assisting with the planning, management, and communication of Panthera’s field conservation activities; the Program Manager will act as the focal point between field program staff and the New York head office, and will work directly with senior scientific and management staff in the field and in the NY office. Responsibilities include: program strategic planning and assisting with all aspects of program work-planning; developing tracking and management systems for field programs; managing outside grantees and assisting with reporting to grantors; and liaising with Communications, Fundraising, and Finance divisions in the NY office.

Principal responsibilities and duties:

• Facilitate and assist Species Program leadership, scientific staff and NY directorate in strategic planning of programs; developing multi-year workplans; and developing program and project budgets.
• Assist with developing systems for tracking progress of project activities and goals,
• Work with Finance Department and senior management on preparation and tracking of organizational budgets
• Manage outside grants and partners (communicate with a variety of grantees around the world); help structure grant agreements and other legal agreements such as Memoranda of Understanding; distill and track monthly or quarterly reports from the field; disseminate information to needed parties; follow program spending, and track dispersal of funds and equipment to partner organizations and grantees
• Act as point of contact for MOUs and other legal agreements with range state governments and NGO partners
• Assist the Development Department with content for grant proposals and provide reports for programs and projects; identify gaps in funding for programmatic activities
• Assist Development in managing incoming grants: ensure activities are complete according to timeline; assist with narrative report writing; oversee compilation of financial reporting with Finance Department
• Assist the Communications Department in the creation of programmatic materials, brochures, and reports; assist in production of print and online media covering field activities; help produce content for Panthera’s website and social networking sites

Qualifications and experience required:

• PhD (preferred), MSc or equivalent in relevant field, with at least three years of project management (time conducting a relevant, project-based MSc or PhD counts),
• 2+ years of in situ conservation experience, or equivalent,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including effective presentation and strong interpersonal skills; additional language skills, especially in Spanish, desirable,
• Proven writing ability for various fora, including popular articles, funding proposals and scientific writing (desirable),
• Solid working knowledge of concepts and practices in program management of conservation programs; experience in creating and using project management platforms,
• Proven ability to formulate and execute results utilizing strong analytical, critical decision-making and strategic planning skills.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave and generous holiday schedules.

How to Apply

Please send CV and cover letter to Marla Kabashima: mkabashima@panthera.org, please put “Program Manager and your LAST NAME” in the subject line

No phone calls please.

Panthera is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/H/V

The Organization

Panthera, founded in 2006, is the world’s leading organization devoted exclusively to the conservation of wild cats and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global conservation strategies for the most imperiled large cats – tigers, lions, jaguars, cheetahs and snow leopards. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind, Panthera works in partnership with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities and governments around the world.

Panthera’s Media & Communications Internship

Panthera seeks a Media & Communications Intern in our New York City based headquarter office. This is a fantastic opportunity for undergraduate students to gain experience within an international conservation non-profit organization. Panthera’s Media and Communications intern will assist with tasks ranging from media management to public relations. The position will also support administrative tasks, and allow participants to get an inside look at coordination within Panthera’s international conservation programs. The intern will report to the Web & Media Coordinator and help meet the communications needs of Panthera’s global staff.

Essential duties include:

• Assist with the organization of Panthera’s Internal Image Database.
• Assist with updating Panthera’s website with current popular articles, press releases, and events
• Assist with management of Panthera’s press contacts worldwide
• Assist with maintaining Panthera’s social media platforms
• Provide day to day administrative support, including creating Press Kits, researching inquiries, & maintaining office inventories

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a 4 year accredited university. Applicants must be able to provide an Internship for Credit Eligibility Letter to be considered
• All majors welcome to apply, although preference given to Communications, Media Studies, Environmental Science and related majors
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, verbal skills, written skills, and judgment
• Must be computer savvy and comfortable using both Mac & PC
• Interest in wildlife conservation
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop (or other image editing software)
• Knowledge of Apple’s Aperture highly preferred
• Knowledge of Drupal preferred
• Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish, is desirable

Compensation

*This is an unpaid internship, course credit is required. Panthera offers subsidized travel.

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter by email to Marla Kabashima, Office Manager (mkabashima@panthera.org) with subject heading: LAST NAME, Media & Comms Intern position

No phone calls please.

Panthera is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/H/V

The Organization

Panthera, founded in 2006, is the world’s leading organization devoted exclusively to the conservation of wild cats and their ecosystems. Utilizing the expertise of the world’s premier cat biologists, Panthera develops and implements global conservation strategies for the most imperiled large cats – tigers, lions, jaguars, cheetahs and snow leopards. Representing the most comprehensive effort of its kind, Panthera works in partnership with local and international NGOs, scientific institutions, local communities and governments around the world.

Panthera’s Development Internship

Panthera seeks a Development Intern in our New York City headquarter office. This is a fantastic opportunity for undergraduate or masters students to gain experience within an international conservation non-profit organization. Panthera’s Development Intern will assist with general administrative tasks to donor stewardship and research. The position will allow participants to get an inside look at coordination within Panthera’s international conservation programs. The intern will report to the Development Associate and help meet the needs of a growing fundraising program.

Essential duties include:

• Assist with online research of fundraising prospects
• Assist with maintaining development database
• Assist in organization of volunteers to help with donor stewardship
• Provide day to day administrative support - including filing, scanning, mailing assembly

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university. Applicants must be able to provide an Internship for Credit Eligibility Letter to be considered.
• All majors welcome to apply.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication, skills, as well as critical thinking and an energetic attitude.
• Experience with databases a plus.
• Must be computer savvy and comfortable using a PC.
• Interest in wildlife conservation.

Compensation

*This is an unpaid internship, course credit is required. Panthera offers subsidized travel.

How to Apply

Please submit CV and cover letter by email to Marla Kabashima, Office Manager (mkabashima@panthera.org) with subject heading: LAST NAME, Development Intern position

No phone calls please.

Panthera is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/H/V

Internship Available

Volunteer position for undergraduate and graduate students with molecular biology knowledge or background. Conduct research for the Global Felid Genetics Program at the distinguished Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics within the American Museum of Natural History and be part of an innovative professional team of conservation biologists. Interns will not only gain experience with current conservation genetic techniques, but will also be exposed to data analysis and theoretical principles of conservation genetics, population genetics, and conservation biology.

Seeking

Students that are highly motivated and organized and can commit to a work schedule of at least 10 - 12 hours/week or more. Students should be focused on conservation biology and molecular biology.

To Apply

Please fill out an application online, and e-mail GlobalFelid@amnh.org for questions or for more information.

The internship at the Global Felid Genetic program is an ongoing program which accepts applicants twice a year. The next deadline is April 5th, 2013.