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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Amy Trotter <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2021, 10:33 AM Subject: MUCC job posting To: Shaun McKeon <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> Thanks for any help you can provide to share this with some high quality candidates for MUCC to consider for a new policy assistant. https://mucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Policy-Assitant-2021.docx Amy Trotter, MUCC Executive Director via mobile phone. Michigan United Conservation Clubs Position: Policy Assistant (Full Time, Non Exempt) Organizational Objectives - Fosters a conservation stewardship ethic in the public - Protects the rights of the public to hunt, fish, trap and recreate outdoors - Encourages the public to connect to our resources through active recreation - Advocates for sustainable conservation practices and resource stewardship through sound scientific management Job Goals - Protects the rights of the public to hunt, fish and trap - Advocates for science-based, sustainable conservation practices and resource stewardship - Fosters a conservation stewardship ethic in the public Job Responsibilities Assist in implementing the organization’s policy strategy, including - Analyzing and understanding conservation policy issues in Michigan - Representing the organization on workgroups and at the Natural Resources Commission - Educating and informing members and the public of policy initiatives and conservation actions through written communications, articles and regular blogs on MUCC.org - Tracking progress on current legislation and MUCC policy resolutions - Providing testimony to the legislature and Natural Resources Commission - Management of the Annual Convention resolution process - Assisting in meeting preparation, note taking and follow up with the MUCC Policy Board and Executive Board as needed - Assisting in meeting preparation and follow up with the Michigan Conservation Coalition - Assisting in meeting and special event preparation and follow up with the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Advisory Council - Other tasks as needed Minimum Education A bachelor’s degree in the suggested fields of Environmental science, fisheries and wildlife, or related natural resources/natural science fields (i.e. geology, ecology, forestry etc.); environmental economics; environmental law/policy; political science; or parks and recreation. Minimum Experience Familiarity with Michigan’s hunting and fishing regulations and legislative process; Written communication skills (technical and persuasive); public speaking; basic Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PPT); telephone skills; internet research. Website and social media familiarity, willingness to have a Facebook/Instagram profile to assist in posting to MUCC’s accounts. Minimum Physical Expectations of this position: 1. Physical activity that always requires keyboarding, sitting, phone work and filing. 2. Physical activity often requires extensive time working on a computer. 3. Physical activity that sometimes requires travel – car, and/or air. 4. Physical activity that sometimes requires lifting under 25 lbs. 5. Physical activity that sometimes requires bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, kneeling and/or twisting when filing. MUCC Offers: A salary range of $37,000-$45,000 depending upon your qualifications and experience. An excellent package of health (high deductible with HSA), vision and dental insurance. Participation in a TIAA-Cref 403b retirement plan. A generous leave and time off policy that includes major holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and most Fridays off from the 1st of July through Labor Day.