Outreach Coordinator

Company Overview

The Mississippi Headwaters Audubon Society (MHAS) is one of Bemidji’s most enduring environmental conservation organizations. We were founded through the efforts of concerned local citizens who saw the need for a strong environmental voice in the early 1970’s. The majority of our activities are environmental education and outreach. Our mission; “To foster personal connections to and stewardship of our natural world.”

• Manage a nature preserve called the Neilson Spearhead Center, 11 miles south of Bemidji, MN
• Host a nature camp called the “Young Naturalist Program" each summer where kids get a hands‑on nature experience.
• Lead community projects and events that connect people with nature
• Advocate for local conservation of important habitats and ecosystems
• Provide opportunities for nature‑inspired study and research

The Neilson Spearhead Center is a 466 acre nature preserve encircling a pristine, 189 acre headwater lake with pine‑hardwood forests, wetlands, and bogs. Development is limited to a few rustic buildings, trails, and boardwalks designed and maintained to keep the visitor’s focus on their natural surroundings and not the built environment. Visitors to the Neilson Spearhead Center can have a quiet, remote experience not commonly available at most other public parks or resorts.

The Neilson Spearhead Center is a ‘Walden Pond in the Northwoods’ – a place for experiential nature education, scientific research, quiet reflection, and contemplation; where one develops a sense of wonder and joy for nature and the importance of wild places.

• Maintain the صح integrity of the natural communities present on the Neilson Spearhead Center property.
• Provide and be a resource for education in environmental science, nature‑based, experiential learning and personal growth.
• Conduct and be a resource for research in areas of environmental science.
• Provide opportunities to create personal connections and a sense of place with nature.
• Be financially sustainable and a valued contributor to the quality of our συνέ surrounding community.

The purpose of the Outreach Coordinator is to increase community engagement with the Neilson Spearhead Center, and increase MHAS revenue through developing volunteers, community partnerships, creating engaging programs, increasing facilities reservations, and promoting MHAS and Neilson Spearhead Center to the community.

The coordinator will have an active role helping the Board co‑create a vibrant future for the MHAS and the Neilson Spearhead Center. They must have enthusiasm to continuously improve the Neilson Spearhead Center as “to foster personal connections to and stewardship of our natural world.”

• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, scouts, civic groups, other nonprofits, Neilson Spearhead Center neighbors, community leaders, etc.
• With a focus to expand the reach of MHAS and promote use of NSC facilities.
• amaz develop and maintain relationships with local business and organizations, including program and event sponsorship opportunities, and in‑kind donations.

• Organize and promote year‑round events at Neilson Spearhead Center and in the community at‑large.
• Ensure programs are in alignment with Board vision and educational goals (help develop these goals, as needed).
• Develop relationships with volunteer instructors. Ensure attendees experience nature as a source of inspiration and creativity for the arts, music, literature, history, and science.
• Help develop program sponsor ships, donations and other revenue opportunities.

• Website and social media management.
• Produce quarterly newsletters and monthly email marketing communications.
• Regularly update Neilson Spearhead Center kiosk signage.
• Promotion through local newspapers, radio, cable news, social media, etc.

• Identify volunteer opportunities.
• Recruit volunteers.
• Ensure consistent communications over time (sharing opportunities and thanks).

• Promote, explore leads, and secure confirmed reservations of Neilson Spe म Center facilities.
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