The Prairie Enthusiasts

Our annual virtual conference is less than one month away! Come find your place in the prairie with us February 12-15. Our annual virtual conference brings together people of various prairie and savanna knowledge-levels. Whether you're just discovering prairies or are looking to deepen your skillset, we strive to provide opportunities for all to connect and learn. Explore our schedule and session speakers at ThePrairieEnthusiasts.org.

We are hiring a full-time Mission Advancement Coordinator for our dedicated team based in Viroqua, Wisconsin. We seek a team member who is goal-oriented, eager to serve, supportive of the mission of The Prairie Enthusiasts, and dedicated to growing with us. The salary range for this position is $53,000- $63,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits. It is preferred that this position would be full- to part-time onsite in Viroqua. To learn more and to apply, as well as see other available positions, please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/gDkEr9ZB

We are hiring a full-time Mission Programs Manager for our dedicated team based in Viroqua, Wisconsin. We seek a leader who is goal-oriented, eager to serve, supportive of the mission of The Prairie Enthusiasts, and energized by the challenge of scaling our model to increase our impact and grow. This position is part of a Leadership Team working together to deliver on the vision of our Board of Directors for the organization. The salary range will be $53,000-$63,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Key Accountabilities include: -Develop and coordinate strategies that ignite relationships with the land and further our work of protecting and restoring fire-dependent ecosystems across the Upper Midwest.  -Design new approaches and implement improvements to our land protection, stewardship and education programs.  -Oversee and deliver programs in collaboration Chapters and volunteers.  Build infrastructure and provide support to grow our volunteer program. -Launch AmeriCorps pilot program in 2025. -Lead, manage and hold team members accountable for results.  For the full job description, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gDkEr9ZB

The Prairie Enthusiasts is hiring a full-time Mission Programs Manager for our dedicated team based in Viroqua, Wisconsin. We seek a leader who is goal-oriented, eager to serve, supportive of the mission of The Prairie Enthusiasts, and energized by the challenge of scaling our model to increase our impact and grow. This position is part of a Leadership Team working together to deliver on the vision of our Board of Directors for the organization. The salary range will be $53,000-$63,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits. To learn more about this position, visit our employment opportunities page on our website. https://lnkd.in/gDkEr9ZB We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

We are hiring a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA for our office in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Gain valuable experience and contribute to saving rare prairie in the Upper Midwest. BENEFITS INCLUDE: A living stipend and a $7,300 education award. Heath insurance including dental and vision.  Gain valuable experience and build your resume. Opportunity to build skills and network with inspiring organizations and individuals. 

Last week, we were grateful for the opportunity to join some of our land stewardship partners and Wisconsin State Representative Jenna Jacobson to explore a few of the rarest ecosystems in the Upper Midwest-prairies and grasslands! This was a great opportunity to share the amazing land stewardship being done at one of our protected sites, Handrick Grassland. Additionally, we discussed the importance of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program in saving these threatened habitats. Pictured here: Pat Handrick (Prairie Enthusiast volunteer and site steward of Handrick Grassland), Charles Carlin (Gathering Waters), Debra Behrens (The Prairie Enthusiasts Executive Director), Representative Jenna Jacobson, her Legislative Aid Amanda Peterson, and Jen Filipiak (DALC). Photo by Fil Sanna with the Badgerland Foundation.

In celebration of Earth week, our Executive Director Debra Behrens had the pleasure of joining Governor Tony Evers for a hike at Governor Dodge State Park. We appreciate the Governor's support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, a program that has helped protect several rare prairies and oak savannas. It was an honor to join other conservation partners like Gathering Waters: Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts, Groundswell Conservancy, and Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance for this event.

The Prairie Enthusiasts is growing! Will you join us? We're hiring two positions: an Advancement Assistant and an Office & Administrative Assistant. If you're looking to lend your skills to a fulfilling cause, now is your chance! Check out our website for more information about these positions. https://lnkd.in/gDkEr9ZB #Hiring #Nonprofit #NonprofitJobs