Board of Director Secretary
Project Primate, Inc.
About Project Primate, Inc:
Project Primate, Inc. (PPI) works to raise awareness about the rapid decline of primate populations to promote, inspire, and support international conservation efforts.
PPI has been a major supporter of the Chimpanzee Conservation Center (CCC), based in the Upper Niger National Park in the Republic of Guinea, since 1999 as well as Akatia, a chimpanzee conservation and rehabilitation project in the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, since 2017. The primary activities of these partners include: chimpanzee rescue; rehabilitation and release; increasing public awareness; and community development.
PPI supports the CCC via the local NGO, Projet Primates Guinee (PPGui), and Akatia through Akatia Activities, a local Ivorian NGO. As a U.S. fiscal sponsor, PPI provides access to fundraising; logistic and financial support; social media communication with an international audience; recruitment of experts and volunteers; U.S. donors relations; and research partnership opportunities.
Board Secretary Position:
PPI is looking to fill the Secretary position on its Board of Directors with an individual who is committed to chimpanzee conservation and welfare. This is a volunteer position with an average commitment of approximately 2 hours per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administrative duties (file paperwork, answer correspondence, take minutes, etc.)
Strategizing on new funding opportunities (sponsor-a-chimp program, fundraising events, etc.)
Networking to identify new partners, funders, and supporters
Communicate with Board Treasurer and President regularly
Proofreading of funding proposals (in English)
Contribute to the development of an active Board of Directors
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with U.S. based NGOs
Familiarity with wildlife conservation projects in Africa
Commitment to primate conservation issues
Networking skills
Ability to take initiative
Effective oral and written communicator
To apply for the Board Secretary position, please email an updated resume and brief cover letter to in...@projectprimate.org.