NE Program Support Specialist I, II, or III

Negotiable (central Nebraska preferred), NE
Full Time
Program Support
Entry Level

Program Support Specialist I, II, or III
Location: Negotiable, central Nebraska preferred
Application Deadline: September 19. 2025
Anticipated Start Date: November 2025


Overview: This position will provide a unique opportunity to join an effective team working with innovative approaches and partnerships to benefit the wildlife resources in Nebraska. This position is full-time, with benefits in a home office environment. With demonstrated skills and results, the position will have the opportunity to take on a wide array of responsibilities and duties.

Primary Duties:
  • Work with the Nebraska Pheasants Forever field staff and State Coordinator to manage and administer state programs and partnership agreements, landowner contracts, make payments, track partnership program activities and provide financial summaries.
  • Administer and oversee database tracking for 1000+ landowner contracts, no-till drill managers, prescribed burn associations, and PF&QF chapter activity.
  • Administer contractor information for Habitat Share projects including RFP proposals, bid summaries, payment information, insurance expiration dates, federal payment eligibility, and signed task orders.
  • Assist with new grant writing and editing needs, write quarterly and annual grant reports, and provide supporting documentation as requested.
  • Work with existing team members to develop and track Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever chapter activities, learn to hunt events, and other outreach events.
  • Work with vendors to collect payment information and invoices to process payments including W9s and ACH forms.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with partners, state agencies and grantor entities and provide progress reports and program accomplishments to stakeholders.
  • Serve as an administrative point of contact for state, federal, and local partnering agencies for over 40 financial agreements.
  • Assist or lead planning efforts of staff trainings, state meetings and other events of importance to partners, chapters and resource professionals.
  • Update computer software packages and subscriptions as needed.
  • Prepare quarterly tax reports.
  • Serve as a collaborative member on the state leadership team.
  • Limited travel will be required for meetings and trainings.
Required skills and abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and organized.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce accurate reports and summaries with financial accounting experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft software packages including Word and Excel. CRM experience is beneficial.
  • Ability to create and manage a variety of databases and shared drives.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team approach to accomplish desired goals and outcomes.
  • Must be team oriented.
  • Must be a self-starter and problem solver.
  • Must be a good communicator by email, text, and phone conversations with contractors, landowners and partners.
  • Ability to out of a home office. General office equipment required for the position is supplied.
  • Typing skills of 45 wpm or more.
Education and Experience Preferred: Applicant should be detail oriented, innovative and a resourceful self-starter that is able to work with minimal supervision.  Must be team oriented, with good oral and written communication skills. Accounting experience is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or natural resource management is preferred.

Starting Salary Range: $43,000 to $50,000 depending on experience with annual performance-based raises, plus benefits include:
  • Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans available.
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
  • Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
  • Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years).
  • Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
  • 13 Paid holidays.
To Apply: Please include your cover letter, resume and three references as part of your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. *Only online applications will be accepted.*

Contact: Kelsi Wehrman, PF/QF Nebraska State Coordinator, [email protected] or 402-621-0744.

 
Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.
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