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National Wildlife Federation Denver, CO
Mar 21, 2023
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .   This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work. Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes: Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.” Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners. Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports. Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts. Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database. Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities. Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes: Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.). With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants. Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by: Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention. Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director. Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals. Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar. Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program. Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible. Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.   A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management. Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized. Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement. Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully. Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight. Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions. Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference. Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus. Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones. Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable. Experience: Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports. Financial management and budgeting experience. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results. Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently. Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way. NWF and HECHO Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission. Travel Requirements: This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.  Location and Work Mode : This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. About National Wildlife Federation: Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF: Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you? Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion. Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Denver, CO
Jan 17, 2023
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .   This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work. Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes: Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.” Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners. Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports. Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts. Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database. Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities. Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes: Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.). With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants. Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by: Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention. Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director. Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals. Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar. Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program. Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible. Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.   A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management. Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized. Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement. Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully. Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight. Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions. Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference. Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus. Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones. Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable. Experience: Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports. Financial management and budgeting experience. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results. Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently. Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way. NWF and HECHO Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission. Travel Requirements: This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.  Location and Work Mode : This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. About National Wildlife Federation: Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF: Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you? Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion. Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation DENVER, CO Phoenix, AZ Salt Lake City, UT Santa Fe, NM WASHINGTON, DC RESTON, VA Annapolis, MD Las Vegas, NV
Dec 02, 2022
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Communications Coordinator based in Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area .   The HECHO Communications Coordinator will report to and support HECHO’s Communications Director in developing compelling messages, uplifting strong messengers, and using targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will work closely with HECHO staff, NWF staff, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and our partners to implement successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Communications Director to develop and implement a comprehensive communications outreach plan for both English-language and Spanish-language content, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s followers, event participants, and volunteers. Regularly write content in English and Spanish including blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters. Write and distribute press releases and background materials in English and Spanish on efforts of interest to national, regional, and web media.   Create original content for various social media accounts, including taking a similar piece and showcasing it differently depending on the platform. Schedule social media posts and track social media metrics and website analytics. Develop talking points for program staff and prepare staff for media interviews. Help with media training of staff, advisory board, and members.  Coordinate with partners and work on media strategy in coalition with trusted partners. Work with program staff and partners to assess media needs and develop appropriate media messages.   Assist with developing and maintaining media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.  Qualifications:  Outstanding written and oral communication skills.  Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes. Ability to work independently, and proactively. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible. Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred. Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy. Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones. Experience with social media content creation and scheduling platforms (Hootsuite, Canva, Buffer, etc.) High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook. Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics. Experience: 2+ years’ experience in journalism and/or social media coordination. Proven experience in reporting, advocacy communications, and/or public relations.  Experienced storyteller and wordsmith. Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way Experience or familiarity developing outreach plans and implementing outreach communication activities, including building email lists. Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics. Experience using a range of digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Squarespace and/or others.  NWF and HECHO Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission. Travel Requirements: This position requires occasional in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 2-4 trips per year, 8-12 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.  Location and Work Mode : This position is based in the Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office, in a hybrid manner, or fully remote, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. About National Wildlife Federation: Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position starts at $50,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up through the end of the day on January 9, 2023. Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF: Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you? Describe a successful communications project in which you have been involved. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Denver, CO
Dec 02, 2022
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director to be based in Denver, Colorado .   This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work. Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in implementing HECHO’s strategic roadmap, and where appropriate implement new processes and approaches to achieve it. They will work with the Executive Director, NWF Operations, and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF. This full-time position will drive efforts to diversify HECHO’s raised revenue sources and assist HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program, and will be a direct supervisor of several staff. Key Responsibilities: Lead the implementation of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with the Executive Director, HECHO staff, and NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes: Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.” Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with HECHO staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners. Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports. Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts. Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database. Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities. Serve as the lead person assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program. This includes: Ensuring the management of HECHO operations, including communicating policies and expectations to staff and day-to-day administration (contracts, invoices, expense reporting, etc.). With NWF Operations and Philanthropy, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants. Provide support to the Executive Director as an internal leader by: Managing HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention. Coordinating day-to-day staff management and development with HECHO Executive Director. Assisting in the performance management process to develop annual workplans and measuring progress against goals. Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating an outreach calendar. Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program. Build collaborative relationships with partner programs and organizations to create strategic funding and programmatic alignments when possible. Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.   A passion for and/or understanding of public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management. Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized. Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement. Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully. Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight. Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions. Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference. Familiarity with Hispanic cultural heritage; fluency in Spanish is a plus. Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones. Bachelor’s degree preferred; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable. Experience: Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports. Financial management and budgeting experience. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results. Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently. Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way. NWF and HECHO Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission. Travel Requirements: This position requires in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 4-6 trips per year, 12-15 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.  Location and Work Mode : This position is based in the Denver area with expectation for location in the Denver office. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office or in a hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. About National Wildlife Federation: Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up through the end of the day on January 9, 2023. Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF: Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you? Describe a time when you designed and led a project to successful completion. Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Washington, DC
Oct 05, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century. The National Wildlife Federation is looking for a Press Secretary focused on Spanish-language and Latinx-serving media to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Press Secretary will support National Wildlife Federation staff and the Communications Department as they develop and execute effective integrated strategic campaigns designed to garner earned Spanish language and Latinx-serving media for the organization. The candidate should have an interest in marketing communications within the conservation field and must be someone who can manage multiple projects, work well with others, take initiative, and contribute to a culture of quality, innovation, and passion. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude. This position will be based out of the National Wildlife Federation’s National Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C., although remote candidates residing in other major cities or near the organization’s regional offices will be considered. In this role you will: Act as a spokesperson for the organization and on conservation and environmental issues with press. Develop relationships with both Spanish-language and Latinx-serving media outlets and reporters. Collaborate with national communications team to develop a strategy to reach Spanish language audiences. Pitch stories, interviews, and initiatives to local and national media. Support the national communications team through the drafting of press releases, advisories, opinion content, blog posts, social media content, and other materials in English and Spanish. Collaborate with communications, policy, and program staff across the National Wildlife Federation and its affiliates on messaging and strategy. Help develop strategic communications strategies, plans, and campaigns. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in media relations, earned media placements, and pitching campaigns and stories with on-the-record experience preferred Fluent in Spanish Excellent written and oral communications skills, including strong attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility Strong commitment to and understanding of equity and environmental justice — demonstrated through professional and/or lived experience Strong understanding of media relations and advocacy Able to work independently and cooperatively; ability to accomplish projects with little supervision Good multi-tasking and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines Ability to meet unanticipated needs Effective problem-solving skills NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Travel Requirements:  This position may consist of some weekend and after-hours work, with occasional travel. Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is currently $60,000-$70,000. annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Washington, DC
Aug 31, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, hunters, anglers, etc. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.  The organization's programs focus on conserving wildlife, restoring habitat and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. To support our mission, we are currently seeking a Community Habitat Coordinator to join our Community Habitat team in at our National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC  (due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions.). The Community Habitat Coordinator reports to the Community Habitat Program Manager and works to meet the goals of the Community Habitat Team by implementing community-based programs and campaigns that equitably create and connect wildlife habitat in communities while connecting people to nature and wildlife.  The Community Habitat Team is working to integrate equity and justice into its existing program models and exploring new opportunities to engage marginalized communities, including low-income communities and communities of color. In this role you will coordinate the day-to-day functioning of the Community Wildlife Habitat program, the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, the Trees for Wildlife program and other partnerships and campaigns. You will support our partner municipalities and community-based organizations that are working to implement these programs. You will also assist in content creation, help improve online systems, and provide some administrative support to the program team. You will have significant opportunities for professional development and growth. In this role you will: Support the overall success of the Community Habitat Team programs and other community-based initiatives and partnerships that align with NWF’s strategic plan. Support the integration of equity and justice into existing program models. Run the online platform for the NWF Community Wildlife Habitat program by effectively communicating with team leaders by email, phone, and social media, providing trainings to new participants, and proactively offering support to communities to help them meet annual goals. Run the online platform for the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge by supporting municipal partners as they sign up for the program, implement their action items and report on their work. Recruit and onboard communities and municipalities to NWF’s programs through email and phone outreach, in-person contacts and leading orientation sessions. In coordination with the Manager of Communications and Partnerships, , support social media management, oversee photo management, and support the development of other storytelling initiatives for the Community Habitat programs. In coordination with the Community Habitat Manager, write and update blogs, community resources and other content, support the development of webinars, network-wide meetings, and other presentations with prospective and current partners in our programs.  Qualifications: A commitment to the National Wildlife Federation’s mission and to the principles included in our organization’s Equity and Justice strategic plan – nwf.org/Equity . An entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and energy is critical to success. Well-organized with excellent attention to detail. Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an integral part of a dynamic team. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Committed to relationship building and providing support to the communities in NWF programs. Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills. Dedicated to deepening their understanding of cultural and systemic racism and the intersectionality of multiple forms of social inequality and a willingness to craft practices and solutions that address how these injustices impact both the environmental field and marginalized communities. Demonstrates awareness of positional power and privilege (both personally and professionally) and its attendant impacts. Demonstrates awareness of the attributes associated with a white dominant culture and takes actions to dismantle hierarchies of oppression within that culture. College degree or two years of related experience is preferred. Studies in Natural Resources, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Environmental Justice or related field is preferred but not required. Proficiency with MS Office software. NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Travel Requirements:  There will be some travel required in this role, approximately 5 times per year for community events or conferences, in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Compensation and Benefits:   The salary range for this position is currently $45,000 - $50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation AZ, CO, DC, NM, NV, UT, Northern VA, or Central VA
Jun 03, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator to work in AZ, CO, DC, NM, NV, UT, Northern VA, or Central VA ( due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to office decisions ). Initially reporting to HECHO’s Executive Director, the HECHO Communications Coordinator will support the HECHO Communications Manager in developing compelling messages, uplifting strong messengers, and using targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO and other NWF staff to implement successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. Key Responsibilities: Assist the Communications Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive communications outreach plan for both English-language and Spanish-language content, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s followers, event participants, and volunteers. Regularly write content in English and Spanish including blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters. Write and distribute press releases and background materials in English and Spanish on efforts of interest to national, regional, and web media.   Develop talking points for program staff and prepare staff for media interviews. Help with media training of staff, advisory board, and members.  Coordinate with partners and work on media strategy in coalition with trusted partners. Work with program staff and partners to assess media needs and develop appropriate media messages.   Assist with developing and maintaining media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.  Create and schedule social media postings. Track social media and website analytics. Qualifications:   Outstanding written and oral communication skills.  Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes. Ability to work independently Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible. Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred. Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy. Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies. Experience with social media scheduling platforms (Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.) High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook. Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics. Experience: 2+ years’ experience in journalism and/or social media coordination. Proven experience in reporting, advocacy communications, and/or public relations.  Experienced storyteller and wordsmith. Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way Experience or familiarity developing outreach plans and implementing outreach communication activities, including building email lists. Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics. Experience using a range of digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Squarespace and/or others.   NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Travel Requirements Expect travel 2-4 times per year, 12-15 nights per year in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at   https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through June 30, 2022. Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF: Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you? How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position? Describe a successful communications project in which you have been involved. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern or Central Virginia
Jun 03, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern or Central Virginia  (d ue to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ) . Initially reporting to HECHO’s Executive Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood by the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO and other NWF staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also work closely with an HECHO Communications Coordinator. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities. Oversee the implementation of the comprehensive communications strategy with the Communications Coordinator. Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities. Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns. Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters. Serve as HECHO’s media liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands and conservation issues. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.  Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media. Monitor media coverage and identify strategic opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly. Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them. Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in. Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy. Manage and maintain HECHO's website. Qualifications:   Outstanding written and oral communication skills.  Familiarity with monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics. Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.  Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes. Ability to work independently Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible. Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred. Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy. Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies. Competency in website design and management (Squarespace or Wordpress) Experience: Six to eight years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results. Experienced storyteller and wordsmith. Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms. Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently. Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way. Experience managing, communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in environmental justice work. NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Travel Requirements Expect travel 2-4 times per year, 12-15 nights per year in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at   https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through June 30, 2022. Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF: Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you? How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position? Describe a successful communications campaign or project in which you have been involved or provided a leadership role. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Washington, DC
Mar 25, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. To support our mission, we are  seeking a Senior Coordinator to join our NWF international team in Washington, DC (due to COVID-19 all NWF employees are working remotely until further notice).  In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating our work with partners, governments, and corporations as well as supporting implementation of novel tools and approaches aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat conversion for major commodities in South America. For over the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, soy, pulp and paper).  In this role, you will: Work closely with NWF staff and partners to help reduce deforestation linked to agricultural expansion in South America. Coordinate the work of academic and field-based partners to implement tools for deforestation monitoring and traceability. Produce written materials (including reports, presentations, factsheets, and websites), aimed at a variety of stakeholders. Professionally represent NWF in internal and external calls, working groups, platforms, various meetings, and events. Engage with company representatives to support deforestation-free sourcing. Support partnership management and oversee project management of grant deliverables to ensure timeliness, incorporation of lessons learned, and overall success of grants. Coordinate and support the production of grant reports, including formal grant Monitoring & Evaluation. Help manage grant budgets, including tracking contracts and timelines Organizing and coordinating logistics to ensure effective meetings, events, and calls Qualifications: At least 3 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English, and a professional proficiency in Spanish. Excellent writing and communication skills, including producing reports. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential. Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines. Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups. Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and proficiency in Portuguese. Experience coordinating the work of US federal government grants. Experience working with international teams and partners. Experience working in South America and/or with governments, producers or supply chain. companies, such as meatpackers and supermarkets. Experience building and utilizing project management tools. NWF Values: This position will be expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeping staff informed of decisions that impact them; Demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and the ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Travel Requirements The position will require travel (about 20% of time, when travel is allowed) to South America, including to remote areas, in accordance with COVID-19 travel guidelines. Compensation and Benefits:   This position pays between $50,000 - $65,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at   https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote. While this role is intended to be based in DC once physical offices fully reopen, remote options may be considered” Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at   nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Phoenix, AZ
Feb 18, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO joined forces with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our collective conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance the leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national policy scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an Arizona Field Coordinator to lead efforts to build and expand HECHO’s visibility, influence, outreach and advocacy activities in Arizona. Initially reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted outreach strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that advance HECHO’s policy and strategic priorities in Arizona. This position will require a willingness to travel by vehicle throughout Arizona to meet with leaders individually, organize meetings and events, and to build relationships on behalf of HECHO. This is a full-time, position for candidates based in Phoenix or the surrounding suburbs (d ue to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ). Key responsibilities: Represent HECHO and build working relationships with members of the HECHO Advisory Board, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), partner non-profits, the media, the donor community, and governmental entities at the local, state, and federal levels to increase HECHO’s conservation impact, level of support, and visibility throughout Arizona. Cultivate authentic, mutually beneficial relationships with Hispanic local and state elected and community leaders to build and nurture the HCLC and Digital Advocacy Network. Mobilize Hispanic leader support for federal, state, and local conservation policies, including combating climate change, protecting public lands and water resources, restoring wildlife habitat connectivity, and advancing environmental justice goals. Communicate effectively with the Advisory Board and HCLC leaders – providing all information necessary to function properly and to inspire their active engagement and support of local and national activities. Develop field workplans and organizing tactics (i.e. cafecitos, roundtables, field trips, days of action) that are aligned with HECHO priorities. Work with HECHO staff to create targeted outreach materials (i.e. press releases, letters to the editor, blogs, factsheets, petitions, digital content) to help generate local media, mobilize grasstops leaders and grassroots activists, and engage with and influence elected and appointed officials on our policy priorities. Identify emerging issues and seek opportunities for additional funding and capacity-building for HECHO. Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to community-building and movement-building for social change A working knowledge of Arizona’s land and water issues, traditional land/water use and Hispano communities, conservation community, government, and regulatory agencies. Proven ability to implement core tactics of organizing, which may include: grasstops mobilization, policy-maker engagement, earned/opinion media generation, phone banking, and coalition-building. Excels working in diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic professional environments. Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style. Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners. Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to identify priorities and complete work independently and as an integral member of the team. Familiarity of and demonstrated commitment to Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way. Excellent communication skills including writing and public speaking. An ability and willingness to travel as required and to work flexible hours outside a 9-5 schedule. Conversational Spanish language skills preferred. Experience: Relevant/related professional experience, including grasstops leader mobilization, issue or policy advocacy, strategic campaign planning and management, virtual organizing, digital advocacy, public speaking, and/or media relations. Demonstrated experience working with rural, under-served communities, or environmental justice communities. Experience with interfacing with and effectively engaging diverse groups (staff, volunteers, stakeholders, politicians, agency partners, etc.) Relevant experience incorporating the perspectives of frontline communities or communities of color in the impact and outcomes of decision-making. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently. NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume and cover letter that helps us understand your knowledge about public lands and water issues, as well as your experience with grasstops mobilization. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Washington, DC; or Denver, CO
Jan 25, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. We provide a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C. or Denver, Colorado. Other remote locations win the West will be considered. This is a full-time position. Reporting to the HECHO Deputy Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood in the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also manage a Communications Associate. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities. Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities. Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns. Increase HECHO’s online followers, likes, shares, and maintain and grow HECHO’s email lists. Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters. Serve as HECHO’s liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.   Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.  Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly.  Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them.  Working with HECHO staff, help coordinate action alerts, online events, and donor communications. Assist the Executive Director with the development and implementation of a digital fundraising strategy, as well as assist in the writing of grant proposals as needed. Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in. Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy. Manage the HECHO Communications Associate. Qualifications:   Outstanding written and oral communication skills.  High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.  Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics. Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.  Familiarity with conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes. Experience communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in equity and justice work. Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies. Competency in website design (Squarespace) Graphic design and photo editing skills (Canva) Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred. Experience: 6+ years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results. Experienced storyteller and wordsmith. Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms. Experience working with people from different backgrounds and ability to bring people together to work toward common goals. Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively and efficiently with both internal and external partners. Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently. Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way. NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Travel Requirements The position is based out of Washington, D.C., or Denver, Colorado. ( Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ). When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!   We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week. We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:  Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI; or Chicago, IL
Nov 29, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. The National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes Regional Center (GLRC) is a leading voice for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes. We are one of the only Great Lakes organizations that combine policy, legal, communications, educational, and scientific expertise to educate decision makers, inform public policy, and conduct public outreach efforts. We are trusted conveners and collaborators, leveraging the strengths of multiple sectors and organizations to achieve direct results for the Great Lakes, and lead or co-lead coalitions such as the Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes coalition, the Great Lakes Business Network, the Changing Seasons coalition, and the Great Lakes Conservation Coalition. We are centering equity and justice throughout our work and partnerships. We are seeking a Communications Manager who is a strategic communications professional proficient at developing and implementing compelling messages, uplifting strong messengers, and using targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. Working with our program staff, the key responsibilities are to both develop strategic direction for major communications needs and to produce targeted content that highlights our work for key audiences, effectively using social and traditional media and a wide range of communications. As our Communications Manager you will leverage the assets and resources of the GLRC and the National Wildlife Federation, including existing capacity for social media and video production, a network of communications professionals at the National Wildlife Federation and with our coalition partners, and the utilization of contractors and consultants.  You will help ensure that equity and justice is integrated throughout our communications. You will report directly to the Great Lakes Regional Executive Director and work directly with the national communications team at the National Wildlife Federation. Your major responsibilities include: Strategy and Coordination: Design and lead the implementation of a robust communications strategy to advance the GLRC’s goals and tell our story—including the strategic integration of priorities that help advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Coordinate communications activities on day-to-day basis with GLRC staff and the national communications team. Social Media: Oversee the strategic use of social media (including the GLRC’s websites, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and leading elements of the implementation of social media campaigns while looking for new opportunities to advance GLRC goals on social media. Traditional and Earned Media: Design and lead elements of the implementation of the GLRC’s media strategy, including opinion research, earned media, blogs and paid media as well as assisting advocacy staff in media communications. Visual Story-Telling: Design strategy and lead elements of the implementation of graphics, photos, videos and other visual means to tell and amplify main messages and stories. Member and Donor Communication: Coordinate the quarterly newsletter, member action alerts, webinars and donor communications. Internal Communications: Assist GLRC Leadership in internal communications needs as appropriate and in coordination with the National Wildlife Federation’s internal communications director and team. Qualifications: Candidates should bring a commitment to the overall mission of the National Wildlife Federation, including the nonpartisan, science-based, equity-focused and collaborative approach of the Federation to achieve its mission and strategic plan outcomes. Preferred qualifications include: Excellent writer and communicator, including demonstrated ability to create high-quality content Social media competency on various platforms, with a record of strategic success Ability to oversee and/or produce video, photography and other digital assets Experience communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in equity and justice work Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies Being a self-starter capable of putting plans into action and meeting deadlines Passion, curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive to stay on the cutting edge of advocacy communications to achieve our goals Strong interest and/or experience in conservation issues; familiarity with Great Lakes issues is preferred Strong grasp of Microsoft office suite and ability to learn content management systems NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeping staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing the National Wildlife Federation’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and, Passion for and commitment to the National Wildlife Federation's mission Location and Travel Requirements: The position could be located remotely anywhere in the Great Lakes region of the National Wildlife Federation (OH, MI, IL, IN, WI, MN) with a preference for a location in Ann Arbor, MI (our home office), Chicago or Detroit. Approximately 2-4 days per month of travel once regular travel resumes for the National Wildlife Federation. COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Compensation and Benefits: This position pays $60,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with experience and skill set).   We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!  We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.  We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:   Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . Application: Applications will be reviewed after January 4, 2022.  Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI; or Chicago, IL
Nov 29, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF)’s Great Lakes Regional Center (GLRC) is a leading voice for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes. We are one of the only Great Lakes organizations that combine policy, legal, communications, educational, and scientific expertise to educate decision makers, inform public policy, and conduct public outreach efforts, working multiple communities to lift up shared priorities. We are trusted conveners and collaborators, leveraging the strengths of multiple sectors and organizations to achieve direct results for the Great Lakes. We are centering equity and justice throughout our work and partnerships, and have significantly adjusted our scope of work to incorporate a deeper focus on water affordability and access in addition to environmental justice concerns about drinking water quality. In the wake of the ongoing lead poisoning, wide-spread contamination from unregulated “forever chemicals” (such as PFAS) and structural inequities in access to clean, affordable water in the Great Lakes region, particularly for communities of color, the GLRC is building and expanding our work to ensure that all communities in the Great Lakes region have access to clean, safe water. As our Drinking Water Policy Coordinator you will coordinate campaigns focused on water infrastructure and affordability, access to clean water for all, and threats to drinking water and wildlife from emerging chemicals of concern (like PFAS). This work will include coordinating closely with the many Coalitions and Networks NWF is involved in to ensure strategic alignment and collaboration on drinking water issues at the state and federal levels. You will report to the Associate Director of the GLRC and work closely with the Great Lakes Policy Director and the Regional Executive Director to develop and advocate for strong policies and practices to ensure safe, clean drinking water within the region and to provide strategic support on high priority drinking water policy needs for the GLRC. Your major responsibilities include: Help develop and coordinate a robust regional campaign advocating for equitable access for all communities to clean, affordable drinking water. Grow and coordinate the Chemicals of Emerging Concern campaign, with a specific focus on PFAS. Build and expand on robust, authentic relationships with on the ground community members engaged in drinking water and chemicals work. Collaborate with other NGOs and coalition efforts focused on clean drinking water. Serve as a liaison within NWF and NWF-affiliated networks – including our National Advocacy Center and Clean Water For All, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, the Great Lakes Business Network and the Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition – to leverage NWF’s drinking water policy work. Center equity and justice – as well as direct connections to NWF affiliate priorities where possible – to help provide vulnerable communities with the resources and tools needed to eliminate these threats to people and wildlife. Work with the communications team to identify, develop, and execute opportunities for promoting our work and advancing campaign objectives. Support the NWF GLRC leadership team as needed on high priority water policy issues. Qualifications: Candidates should bring a commitment to the mission of the National Wildlife Federation, including the nonpartisan, science-based, equity-centered and collaborative approach of the Federation to achieve its mission and strategic plan outcomes. Preferred qualifications include: Experience working on environmental or conservation issues and/or with water infrastructure/affordability and/or chemicals of concern Ability to assess policy options and scientific data Excellent writing and communication skills High level of equity and justice competencies Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize work and meet deadlines Ability to handle multiple demands and different priorities Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships that can translate into working in various types of impacted communities Ability to be nimble, including shifting time and resources to emerging drinking water crises as they arise Familiarity with the current policies and laws governing drinking water issues and/or how they are impacting communities in the region directly NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Location and Travel Requirements: Preference for location in Ann Arbor, MI (our home office), Chicago or Detroit. Consideration for outstanding candidates in other locations in MN, WI, IL, IN, OH or MI. Travel required for decision maker meetings, regional meetings, and for national leadership meetings as appropriate.  Approximately 1-3 days per month once travel resumes for NWF. Frequent local travel to connect with staff working remotely and partner organizations. Approximately 2-5 days per month.   COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation. Compensation and Benefits: This position pays $45,000 – $50,000 (commensurate with experience and skill set).   We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021!  We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.  We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:   Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family. Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates Therapist available at no cost Pet insurance and discount perk program Annual wellbeing allowance In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances: Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting Annual year end retirement contribution Tuition Reimbursement Adoption and Surrogacy assistance Pet adoption stipend Student Loan management Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . Application: Applications will be reviewed after January 4, 2022.  Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules.  Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence.  Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Washington, DC
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. We are looking for a Senior Coordinator, International Communications and Media, to join our international team in Washington, DC . For the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (soy, beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, pulp and paper). In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the communications and multi-media work associated with a project that aims to reduce deforestation and habitat loss driven by the expansion of cattle production in Brazil and Paraguay. You will work closely alongside NWF’s International team and Communications team to develop and implement communications plans, conduct outreach to journalists and media, produce written content, develop stakeholder engagement materials, manage social media accounts and microsites, and help contribute to the overall success of the project. In this role you will: Work closely with NWF staff and partners to support efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat loss associated with the production and sourcing of cattle from the Brazilian Amazon, Brazilian Cerrado and Gran Chaco of Paraguay. Work closely with NWF staff and partners to produce and publish stakeholder engagement materials that make compelling business-oriented arguments that support deforestation-free and conversion-free (DCF) commitments and implementation by meatpackers and other key actors in Brazil and Paraguay. Engage with journalists and media in the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Paraguay to elevate and expand the reach of our work, including writing journalist notes, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, press releases, sponsored content, op-eds, etc. Produce written content and lead the assembly of stakeholder engagement materials (blogs, factsheets, reports, infographics, videos, etc.), including writing, copyediting, photo/video selection, layout, design and publication. Oversee the updating, posting, and tracking of metrics across our international social media accounts and issue-based microsites. Liaise with NWF’s domestic communications, online operations, and digital departments. Represent NWF during calls, meetings and events with partners and external stakeholders. Provide support for grant reporting and help track grant deliverables. Carry out general administrative and operational tasks to help ensure the success of the project. Qualifications: At least 3 years of relevant experience. Excellent writing and communication skills. Requires complete fluency in English. Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese Experience developing professional factsheets, reports, infographics, and presentations. Experience managing organizational social media accounts. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential. Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities. Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups. Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications: Professional proficiency (near fluency) in both Spanish and Portuguese.  Experience copyediting and/or translating material between English and Spanish and/or Portuguese Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field. Experience engaging with journalists and media. Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Constant Contact or other email marketing software, Canva, Cision, and Hootsuite. Experience working with international teams and partners. NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Travel: There will be some domestic and international travel when deemed safe and appropriate Compensation and benefits: This position pays between $55,000 - $60,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere.  Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.  In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: We strive to increase equity and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world.  We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to equity and justice at  nwf.org/equity . If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply.  Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.  Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Denver, CO
Nov 08, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. We believe that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the effects of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century.  To meet our needs we are seeking a full-time Public Lands Counsel.  The successful candidate will be the organization's lead counsel on public lands issues, including reviewing federal administrative actions and proposed policy and helping to shape and inform the public lands agenda for the National Wildlife Federation.  You will be an integral member of our cross-organizational public lands team and will work with our affiliates and other departments across the organization.  Your areas of focus will include, but not be limited to: conserving and enhancing wildlife corridors; energy development on federal lands; conserving important landscapes critical for wildlife; and expanding protected lands through administrative and legislative action. You will also serve on NWF's litigation team that assesses when and how the organization should take legal action.  The position reports to the Associate Vice President for Public Lands.   In this role you will: Serve as NWF's advisor on the actions of the Department of Interior and the Forest Service and other federal or state agencies that affect public lands. Review administrative actions as well as proposed laws to assess their potential effects on public lands, waters, and wildlife and advise the public lands team on how best to respond. Prepare technical comments on agency actions, and occasionally prepare written testimony or letters for hearings on Capitol Hill. From sage grouse conservation plan amendments, to oil and gas lease sales, to environmental impact statements, to land management plans, this is the person anyone on the public lands team or from our affiliates will turn to in order to ask, "what does this really mean?" or "does this adhere to NEPA [or fill in the blank on the law]?" Coordinate strategy with and provide NWF leadership among colleague organizations and coalitions in conservation communities. Serve as the client contact for public lands litigation that NWF becomes party to. Represent NWF before administrative agencies, tribunals, and federal courts as circumstances warrant. Review NWF materials and communications for accuracy. Write blog posts as needed. Experience: Juris doctorate and bachelor's degrees. An emphasis on environment and natural resources preferred, but not required. Minimum of 5 years of law or policy practice in the environment and natural resource field, preferably working on public lands issues. Advocacy experience a plus. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable assessing the intricacies of an Environmental Impact Statement and explaining that document in a compelling way to the general public. Deep understanding of the western United States. Practical experience working with federal laws governing public land management preferred, including the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and to a lesser extent the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and National Forest Management Act (NFMA). General familiarity with other federal laws that influence public land management decisions is preferred, but not required. These federal laws include, but are not limited to, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Mineral Leasing Act, and the Mining Act of 1872. Core Competencies: NWF’s values include: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your core competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development, and partner engagement; and Being dedicated to advancing internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work. Additional Competencies: Clear and direct communication with and feedback to colleagues, with an understanding of communicating respectfully across different identities. Ability to work across constituencies with a broad range of stakeholders and experience engaging with diverse partners. A commitment to continuous learning and growth, especially related to the development of strong equity competencies and to deepening understanding of cultural and systemic racism and the intersectionality of multiple forms of social inequality and how this impacts our work on environmental issues. Able to respond to the short term while playing the long game for conservation. The employee's actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Location: Due to Covid-19, all employees are currently teleworking. The preferred location for this role is Denver, CO or Washington, DC.  This position is open to remote work so long as the candidate resides near an airport with reliable commercial air service.  Travel: Once safe travel resumes, this role will require occasional travel, with an average of once per month, for a day or two. Compensation and Benefits: This position pays $98,000 to $108,000, dependent upon experience. The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere.  Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.  In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . COVID Consideration: The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities.  Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.  We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022.  Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation. Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.  If selected for an interview, you may be asked to provide a writing sample. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply.  Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.  Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation Denver, CO
Oct 21, 2021
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Deputy Director .   This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing and in-demand program. The time is now for HECHO to expand its reach, influence, and impact by ensuring Hispanic leaders in targeted geographies have the resources they need to drive equitable and enduring public lands conservation wins and Hispanic voices are front and center in public lands decision-making and advocacy. At this pivotal point in HECHO’s growth, to achieve impact at scale, we seek a leader that can direct HECHO’s critical organizational and operational needs in support of growing programmatic work. Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Deputy Director is responsible for working with NWF Operations and Philanthropy staff to diversify and grow HECHO’s revenue streams while effectively managing systems that maintain efficient operations and build synergies between HECHO and NWF.  This new, full-time position will drive efforts to diversify and triple HECHO’s raised revenue sources to reach our 2023 annual revenue goal of $1.28 million while also providing daily support to HECHO’s Executive Director in the operations of the program. Key Responsibilities: Lead the execution of HECHO’s development and fundraising plan by working closely with NWF Philanthropy staff to build revenues from individual donors, businesses, foundations, and other funding sources. This includes: Cultivating, developing, and deepening relationships with people and institutions, and connecting those relationships to opportunities for giving through gifts of “time, talent, and/or treasure.” Managing communications with individual supporters and institutional partners, including working with staff to develop and implement a year-round outreach plan to consistently raise awareness about HECHO and connect to HECHO’s supporters and partners. Managing the production of annual appeals, donor appreciation outreach, and impact reports. Supporting and guiding HECHO Advisory Board members involved in soliciting gifts. Acting as a liaison between the NWF Philanthropy Department and HECHO, collaborating to advance donor prospecting and research, and tracking donors in a database. Taking ownership for writing compelling letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports for grants and other funding opportunities. Serve as program lead assuring efficient operation and administration of the HECHO program, working closely with NWF Operations staff. This includes: Ensure sound management of HECHO operations, including administration (contract, invoices, grants). Coordinate day-to-day staff management with HECHO Executive Director. Lead HECHO recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention. In tandem with NWF Operations, ensure sound financial management. With NWF Operations, ensure HECHO properly reports and administers its existing and new grants. Serve as primary liaison with the HECHO Advisory Board. Support the Executive Director in communications with donors, partners, and funders, including drafting and reviewing messaging, coordinating follow-up, and creating a communications outreach calendar. Be conversant in HECHO’s mission, programs, and approach to engage external audiences, and to serve as a primary ambassador of the HECHO program. Build collaborative relationships with partner programs to create strategic funding alignments when possible. Contribute to an organization culture that values collaboration, learning, equity, and meaningful change. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience with non-profit management, operations and/or fundraising experience.   A passion for public land conservation and commitment to access, inclusion, and representation on public lands and in their management. Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized. Committed to an environmental justice approach in program development and partner engagement. Demonstrated ability to manage financials and create budgets successfully. Excellent writing and research skills, and ability to produce and edit work appropriate for external audiences with little oversight. Proven success in cultivating and deepening relationships with people and institutions. Authentic, effective, and professional interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage across difference. Familiarity of Hispanic cultural heritage. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: Previous experience in non-profit fundraising, including writing letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and/or grant reports. Financial management and budgeting experience. Ability to collaborate, communicate, and coordinate effectively and efficiently with both internal multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to achieve results. Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently. Demonstrated knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way. Travel Requirements Initially, the position will work remotely with an expectation for location in the Denver office. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to office decisions). When travel is allowed, expect travel 4-6 times per year, 12-15 nights per year. Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 (depending on experience). HECHO is a partner and program of the National Wildlife Federation.  The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere.  Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.  In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . Application: Applications will be accepted through October 25th.  Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF: Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you? How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position? Describe a successful individual or institutional donor fundraising campaign with which you have been involved or provided a leadership role. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world.  We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .  If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply.  Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.  Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation
Sep 27, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. We are looking for an e-commerce backend developer for new Garden for Wildlife™ Enterprise (GFWE) on site or remotely ( https://www.gardenforwildlife.org/s/ ). The ideal candidate is a self-driven and independent developer who is excited about building efficient and scalable systems in a cloud-based environment from vision to production-ready. We currently use three Salesforce orgs, including Experience cloud, Nonprofit cloud and Marketing cloud. As a member of the Garden for Wildlife technology team, you will be immersed in a collaborative, innovative, and technically challenging environment. As a Salesforce Developer you will be responsible for design, development, and delivery of Salesforce artifacts. This role is more than just coding. The GFWE’s mission is to expand consumer access to native plants, scale the conservation impact, and create an engaged and diverse community of gardeners. Your impact: We are looking for a back-end developer who is a lifelong learner and is excited by new challenges. We want you to use your passion to innovate, learn new tools and identify improvements to promote the conservation goals Work on the business logic, real-time and back office integrations, using platform technology and API to manipulate data, integrate with external services and create jobs for processing data Establish, enforce development standards Analyze business and systems requirements and provide technical solutions Own full feature sets and the codebase Provide support for production issues, including fixes across platforms What you have: At least 5 years experience as a developer and 2+ years of experience developing custom functionality on Salesforce platform using Visualforce, Lightning Web Components Salesforce back end (Apex) development experience --> apex aallouts, apex webservice, batch apex, queueable apex, apex governor limits Current developer certification for Salesforce or ability to obtain it after hire Demonstrable problem solving and troubleshooting skills Proficiency in using and managing version control through Git – including planning & creating branches, and performing merges Desire to continue to push your engineering skills through complex projects Equally important non-technical skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work autonomously Keeps up-to-date with industry standards and best practices. This includes, but is not limited to, mobile web, security, accessibility, and usability Nice If You Have: Knowledge of Salesforce configuration, workflow, triggers, visualforce, apex coding Evaluate, install and administer AppExchange applications Salesforce Lightning experience Experience with Jira for issue and project tracking and confluence for documentation Prior agile development experience Familiarity with Mulesoft Familiarity with order management concepts What we’ll give you: You salary will be commensurate with your years of experience.  The starting salary for this position is $120,000. We provide a positive, collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment that encourages experimentation and creativity. The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.  In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply.  Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.  Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.  
National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA
Sep 22, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. To support our mission we are looking for an Information Security Specialist to join our team, working out of our headquarters' location in Reston, VA ( all employees are working remotely while we make return to office decisions, expected to be in early 2022 ).  We are seeking a candidate who has the technical knowledge, experience, and relationship building skills to implement and maintain smart security controls. You will work across NWF departments to assess security measures and implement methods to constantly improve our cybersecurity baseline, as well as manage incident response.  You will work closely with IT, Legal and the NWF Security Council to ensure ongoing NIST-CSF compliance and information security. In this role you will: Create and maintain security policies and procedures Provide the necessary support to monitor and ensure compliance with information security policies, procedures including internal auditing, technical reviews and identification of security risks Directly assist in the testing, selection, design, implementation, documentation, operation, and maintenance of security technologies Co-lead cross-departmental Incident Response Team and advise other NWF stakeholders on existing vulnerabilities and needed actions. Coordinate with IT staff in the administration of security awareness training, security end-user communication and training materials Develop security architecture design, documentation and diagrams for applications and systems Coordinate vulnerability assessments and provide recommendations for remediation Maintain vendor risk management processes and policies Keep up to date with evolving threats, relevant technologies and data security laws and update internal procedures accordingly Serve as a project team member on engagements executed within the Strategic Business Operations department. These can be projects led by other teams with tasks related to security, or IT-driven projects. Gain and retain knowledge of programs and business lines across NWF Identify and integrate security best practices across NWF business lines Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or equivalent experience required Two years’ work experience in Cyber Security related duties such as incident detection and response, and forensics. Working knowledge and experience with SIEM or MDR systems Working knowledge of NIST-CSF controls and policies.  Experience complying with related industry regulations and preparing for responding to information security audits and questionnaires Time management skills to address a wide variety of projects and tasks simultaneously; aptitude for prioritizing the most important issues Influence and Collaboration skills - ability to adapt, apply finesse, and influence others with adept conflict resolution and negotiation skills to achieve positive results Ability to build relationships at all levels in an organization; seek opinions while maintaining confidentiality to provide appropriate solutions and decisions Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills; able to work effectively and clearly virtually and in-person with different audiences, including non-technical and highly technical personnel Preferred Qualifications: Preference to candidates with security certificates such as CISM or CISSP Experience with additional frameworks a plus NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $110,000. The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere.  Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.  In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA l eave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply.  Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.  Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.  
National Wildlife Federation Remote
Sep 15, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. To support our mission we are looking for a Database Manager to join our team, working out of our headquarters' location in Reston, VA ( all employees are working remotely while we make return to office decisions, expected to be in early 2022 ).  Additionally this position may be a remote position in locations where NWF has offices. This is position working in our Strategic Business Operations (SBO) department will report to the Director of Supporter Systems. In this role you will be responsible for the day to day operation of NWF’s customer relationship management (CRM) database, which is the primary supporter database and system of record for over 9 million constituents that processes over 65 million dollars in donations per year.  You will also manage our Atlassian JIRA Cloud application which is used across the organization for task tracking and agile project management. You will manage front-end system enhancements, troubleshooting, and data integration efforts. Additionally, you will lead projects related to supporter system upgrades and conduct market research to stay well-informed of emerging technology solutions. To do this you will work in a collaborative environment with end users, developers, vendors, and analysts to support NWF’s fundraising, program and activism goals. In this role you will: Manage NWF’s CRM operations involving user support, enhancement requests, trainings, and process documentation. Manage NWF’s Atlassian JIRA Cloud operations involving user support, enhancement requests, trainings, backup manager, and process documentation. Attain subject matter expert status by learning and understanding business goals Proactively identify business process impacts and suggest/create system enhancements to make improvements. Manage internal and cross-departmental projects by gathering requirements, prioritizing goals, leading meetings, developing action plans, and executing solutions. Enhance the CRM and JIRA user experience by providing proactive recommendations and support. Troubleshoot system errors and work directly with developers and vendors to resolve issues. Research new functionality and integration opportunities that would benefit NWF’s fundraising, program, and activism goals. Build new channels to communicate system updates and recommendations to increase user adoption and awareness. Collaborate with analysts to enhance NWF’s supporter segmentation and outreach efforts through system design changes and streamlining processes to be more effective and efficient. Qualifications: At least three years experience administering a CRM platform like Microsoft Dynamics or Salesforce (nonprofit CRM experience a plus) At least three years experience project managing relational database and data integration efforts At least one years experience working with an agile project management tool (Atlassian applications a plus) Advanced Excel skills (comfortable working with formulas and pivot tables) Ability to create/learn SQL queries to pull bulk data sets A passion for wildlife conservation and the great outdoors A positive attitude and collaborative work style Organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills NWF Values: Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.  Your competencies should include: Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized; Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions; Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement; Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them; Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience. The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere.  Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.  In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA l eave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . Application: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply.  Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.  Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.  
National Wildlife Federation Denver, CO
Sep 03, 2021
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. We provide a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. In 2017, HECHO joined forces with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial relationship built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Strategy and Partnerships Director who speaks conversational English and Spanish to work remotely from a state in HECHO’s core region—Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, or Utah. Reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the HECHO Strategy and Partnerships Director is responsible for providing strategic input to HECHO’s staff at federal, state, and local levels that will help guide HECHO’s advocacy work. This role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and proposing winning strategies that help HECHO’s advocacy staff and advocacy network succeed. This role is also responsible for helping HECHO forge new relationships with advocates, organizations, elected officials and community leaders, and new partnerships with philanthropic institutions and individuals. The ideal candidate will also support HECHO’s staff in leadership development and campaign and project guidance.   Key Responsibilities: Operate as a thought partner to the Executive Director to implement the strategic roadmap. Help HECHO meet its annual goals by providing strategic guidance on goals, project and mission-setting. Identify key strategic growth opportunities for HECHO and expand HECHO’s network of philanthropic partners. Work with the HECHO staff to identify leadership-building opportunities and provide guidance on how to move key campaigns forward. Serve as an advisor and connector with HECHO’s Policy and Advocacy Manager to identify key strategies and opportunities to move HECHO’s policy goals forward and attend meetings with administrative officials and other key decision-makers. Work with HECHO’s Communications Coordinator to support the development and delivery of effective communication strategies that help HECHO meet its goals. Serve as an ambassador and champion for HECHO in public-facing settings. Serve as an advisor to HECHO’s New Mexico Senior Field Coordinator to help fulfill HECHO’s goals in New Mexico. Support the Executive Director’s leadership for the HECHO team to assure projects and campaigns are achieving the desired outcomes. Provide support to help fulfill HECHO’s goals in New Mexico and Arizona. Carry out additional duties, as assigned Qualifications: At least ten years of professional experience Demonstrated knowledge and experience with strategy-setting for conservation organizations Familiarity of, experience with, and deep commitment to Hispanic cultural heritage Strong knowledge on how Congress, the Executive Branch, state and local governments work Familiarity with conservation issues, public land management agencies, and/or legislative and administrative processes Experience supporting inclusive teams and multiple stakeholders to achieve shared goals Understanding of non-profit management and operations Conversational Spanish language skills preferred   Experience: Proven success in managing, overseeing, or guiding a conservation organization Demonstrated ability to effectively achieve conservation goals Experience working with people from different backgrounds and ability to bring people together to work toward common goals Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve results Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and communicate effectively and efficiently with both internal and external partners Ability to forge meaningful and long-lasting partnerships Competency in skills needed to secure and manage philanthropic relationships Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way   Travel Requirements:   Occasional travel across the state of New Mexico and to Washington, D.C.   Salary Range and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000. HECHO is a partner and program of the National Wildlife Federation.   The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere.  Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year.  In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA l eave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks.  Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at  https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers . Application: Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume. We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at  nwf.org/equity . If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244. The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply.  Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings.  Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.