Job Description
River Sustainability Director, Cahaba River Society
Birmingham, AL
Starting Salary Range $48,000- $55,000
Application Due September 8, 2023
Position Summary:
The Cahaba River Society’s River Sustainability Director leads policy advocacy to protect and restore water quality, freshwater biodiversity, and drinking water sources for Birmingham and central Alabama communities. The position supports communities to improve best practices in stormwater and green infrastructure design and strengthen water resource policies, regulations, management and compliance, to reduce urban impacts such as pollution and flooding, improve climate resilience, promote water equity, and increase healthy greenspaces and river access opportunities for all.
The River Sustainability Director serves as a resource to local government officials, citizens, businesses, development professionals, and partner organizations, leading with collaboration and education, relying on river science, and advancing values of equity, diversity and inclusion.
About Cahaba River Society and our river:
Cahaba River Society (CRS) leads our community to restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life. The diverse lives depending on the Cahaba include the people of Birmingham and central Alabama as well as the River’s globally significant biodiversity of freshwater wildlife. The Cahaba, the heart of “America’s Amazon,” has more fish species per mile than any other river in North America, a similar rich diversity of other river life, and is a spectacular, natural recreational resource.
Because our river is a major source of the Birmingham area’s drinking water, our service area - the “peopleshed” of those whose lives are affected by the River - is larger than the watershed, including Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Perry and Dallas County, stretching from Birmingham to Alabama’s rural Black Belt region.
Through collaboration, river restoration advocacy, and bringing people to the River for hands-on education, guided recreational opportunities, the arts, and volunteer stewardship projects, CRS has been building community support and making a lasting positive impact on the health of this valuable resource for 35 years. Learn more about the full range of our goals, partners, programs and impact at www.cahabariversociety.org .
Responsibilities:
Lead CRS strategy to promote Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development approaches in development. Pursue policy and regulatory advocacy, best practices education, and watershed planning to reduce urban stormwater impacts, the leading cause of damage to Cahaba water quality, water supply, and habitat.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop plans for stormwater retrofit projects that will reduce flooding and pollution impacts to the River and enhance community greenspace.
Proactively promote and respond to policy and regulatory opportunities from government agencies on water quality issues, stormwater management practices, water and wastewater infrastructure, land use and development practices, and other policies to restore the Cahaba River.
Evaluate significant development proposals and collaborate with developers, local government officials, and citizens to promote best practices to protect the ecological health of the Cahaba River, mitigate impacts to aquatic wildlife, and provide recreation access and habitat restoration.
Assure that considerations of equity, diversity and inclusion are advanced by CRS policies, recommendations, and decisions and guide our collaboration with partners, where we work, and who we serve.
Assure that CRS policies, recommendations and decisions are firmly seated in the best available science. Communicate river science to decision-makers and the public in ways that are engaging and inform policies and practices.
Respond to pollution events in partnership with riverkeepers by working with responsible parties and empowering citizens to address them.
Communicate with the public and media and give presentations before decision-makers (for example, city councils, county commissions, agency staff, development professionals) and civic groups to build understanding and support for CRS’ vision and strategies.
Supporting Functions:
Support other program areas in team with the staff, including youth and adult education and recreation outings on the River, volunteer habitat restoration, fundraising, and events.
Staff and Board relationships:
The River Sustainability Director is supervised by and works collaboratively with the Executive Director. CRS staff members work closely with members of the CRS Board of Directors in their areas of expertise. This position staffs committees of the Board of Directors, as lead staff for Policy and Science Committees, and also participates in Stewardship and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees. This position occasionally supervises interns.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree and 3 years of experience in fields related to environmental management/science/policy/law, environmental engineering, sustainable development, urban planning, landscape architecture, political science, natural resource management, or field biology is required. Advanced degree in one of these fields is desirable.
Strengths in strategic program development, collaboration, and self-directed work are essential.
Skills in research and in public speaking and written communications that are clear, visionary, convincing, and pitched for a range of audiences are essential.
A familiarity with the natural history of the Cahaba River, its aquatic wildlife, and urban impacts to freshwater systems is desirable.
Experience in local, state and federal government regulatory processes and governmental relations is desirable.
Experience with GIS is desirable.
Part of the fun of this job is occasional time spent on the River, assessing river habitat, investigating pollution sources, and participating in educational, recreational, and stewardship outings. Capabilities to participate in canoe trips together with other staff, or interest and ability to learn, is desirable.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting Salary Range $48,000- $55,000. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications. CRS pays full cost of single-rate health insurance (currently $5.9k value), or this amount can be applied to family rate. We offer low cost dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and a 403B retirement investment / matching program. Flexible work hours, hybrid office/home work, generous vacation and leave policies. We invest in our team by funding professional development and training.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt. This a professional, salaried position with evening and weekend activities commonly required, offset by flexibility in required office time.
Applying for the Position: Send resume and cover letter telling us more about your qualifications and why working in this position and for Cahaba River Society would be meaningful to you, by September 8, 2023, to info@cahabariversociety.org and addressed to Beth Stewart, Executive Director. Questions about the position may also be sent there. Applications may also be mailed to 2717 7th Avenue South, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL, 25233.
Non Discrimination Policy: The Cahaba River Society is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment for any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, religion (creed), disability, or military status. We also will not discriminate in selection of volunteers and vendors or provision of services.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and program partners.
SPECIAL NOTE: We encourage applications from people of color, Indigenous people, people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, women (or non-binary identity), LGBTQ+, and other people of historically excluded identities.
Jul 25, 2023
Full time
Job Description
River Sustainability Director, Cahaba River Society
Birmingham, AL
Starting Salary Range $48,000- $55,000
Application Due September 8, 2023
Position Summary:
The Cahaba River Society’s River Sustainability Director leads policy advocacy to protect and restore water quality, freshwater biodiversity, and drinking water sources for Birmingham and central Alabama communities. The position supports communities to improve best practices in stormwater and green infrastructure design and strengthen water resource policies, regulations, management and compliance, to reduce urban impacts such as pollution and flooding, improve climate resilience, promote water equity, and increase healthy greenspaces and river access opportunities for all.
The River Sustainability Director serves as a resource to local government officials, citizens, businesses, development professionals, and partner organizations, leading with collaboration and education, relying on river science, and advancing values of equity, diversity and inclusion.
About Cahaba River Society and our river:
Cahaba River Society (CRS) leads our community to restore and protect the Cahaba River watershed and its rich diversity of life. The diverse lives depending on the Cahaba include the people of Birmingham and central Alabama as well as the River’s globally significant biodiversity of freshwater wildlife. The Cahaba, the heart of “America’s Amazon,” has more fish species per mile than any other river in North America, a similar rich diversity of other river life, and is a spectacular, natural recreational resource.
Because our river is a major source of the Birmingham area’s drinking water, our service area - the “peopleshed” of those whose lives are affected by the River - is larger than the watershed, including Jefferson, Shelby, Bibb, Perry and Dallas County, stretching from Birmingham to Alabama’s rural Black Belt region.
Through collaboration, river restoration advocacy, and bringing people to the River for hands-on education, guided recreational opportunities, the arts, and volunteer stewardship projects, CRS has been building community support and making a lasting positive impact on the health of this valuable resource for 35 years. Learn more about the full range of our goals, partners, programs and impact at www.cahabariversociety.org .
Responsibilities:
Lead CRS strategy to promote Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development approaches in development. Pursue policy and regulatory advocacy, best practices education, and watershed planning to reduce urban stormwater impacts, the leading cause of damage to Cahaba water quality, water supply, and habitat.
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop plans for stormwater retrofit projects that will reduce flooding and pollution impacts to the River and enhance community greenspace.
Proactively promote and respond to policy and regulatory opportunities from government agencies on water quality issues, stormwater management practices, water and wastewater infrastructure, land use and development practices, and other policies to restore the Cahaba River.
Evaluate significant development proposals and collaborate with developers, local government officials, and citizens to promote best practices to protect the ecological health of the Cahaba River, mitigate impacts to aquatic wildlife, and provide recreation access and habitat restoration.
Assure that considerations of equity, diversity and inclusion are advanced by CRS policies, recommendations, and decisions and guide our collaboration with partners, where we work, and who we serve.
Assure that CRS policies, recommendations and decisions are firmly seated in the best available science. Communicate river science to decision-makers and the public in ways that are engaging and inform policies and practices.
Respond to pollution events in partnership with riverkeepers by working with responsible parties and empowering citizens to address them.
Communicate with the public and media and give presentations before decision-makers (for example, city councils, county commissions, agency staff, development professionals) and civic groups to build understanding and support for CRS’ vision and strategies.
Supporting Functions:
Support other program areas in team with the staff, including youth and adult education and recreation outings on the River, volunteer habitat restoration, fundraising, and events.
Staff and Board relationships:
The River Sustainability Director is supervised by and works collaboratively with the Executive Director. CRS staff members work closely with members of the CRS Board of Directors in their areas of expertise. This position staffs committees of the Board of Directors, as lead staff for Policy and Science Committees, and also participates in Stewardship and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees. This position occasionally supervises interns.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree and 3 years of experience in fields related to environmental management/science/policy/law, environmental engineering, sustainable development, urban planning, landscape architecture, political science, natural resource management, or field biology is required. Advanced degree in one of these fields is desirable.
Strengths in strategic program development, collaboration, and self-directed work are essential.
Skills in research and in public speaking and written communications that are clear, visionary, convincing, and pitched for a range of audiences are essential.
A familiarity with the natural history of the Cahaba River, its aquatic wildlife, and urban impacts to freshwater systems is desirable.
Experience in local, state and federal government regulatory processes and governmental relations is desirable.
Experience with GIS is desirable.
Part of the fun of this job is occasional time spent on the River, assessing river habitat, investigating pollution sources, and participating in educational, recreational, and stewardship outings. Capabilities to participate in canoe trips together with other staff, or interest and ability to learn, is desirable.
Salary and Benefits:
Starting Salary Range $48,000- $55,000. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications. CRS pays full cost of single-rate health insurance (currently $5.9k value), or this amount can be applied to family rate. We offer low cost dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and a 403B retirement investment / matching program. Flexible work hours, hybrid office/home work, generous vacation and leave policies. We invest in our team by funding professional development and training.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt. This a professional, salaried position with evening and weekend activities commonly required, offset by flexibility in required office time.
Applying for the Position: Send resume and cover letter telling us more about your qualifications and why working in this position and for Cahaba River Society would be meaningful to you, by September 8, 2023, to info@cahabariversociety.org and addressed to Beth Stewart, Executive Director. Questions about the position may also be sent there. Applications may also be mailed to 2717 7th Avenue South, Suite 205, Birmingham, AL, 25233.
Non Discrimination Policy: The Cahaba River Society is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment for any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, religion (creed), disability, or military status. We also will not discriminate in selection of volunteers and vendors or provision of services.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and program partners.
SPECIAL NOTE: We encourage applications from people of color, Indigenous people, people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, women (or non-binary identity), LGBTQ+, and other people of historically excluded identities.
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.
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.
ACE EPIC placements provide young adults with focused, hands-on opportunities to work alongside and under the guidance of agency mentors as they apply their knowledge of resource management on their path to becoming the next generation of resource and land managers.
Funding for ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit youth and young adult conservation corps in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking an Environmental Education Member to contribute to urban outreach and environmental education efforts alongside U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Staff. During this term, the ACE member will develop environmental education programs and deliver these programs to students at the refuge and at urban schools near the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex.
Start Date: Spring 2022
End Date: 32 weeks later
**32-week commitment required**
Location: Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex, LA
Nine Southeast Louisiana Refuges are part of a rich ecological system which includes marshes, pine and bottomland hardwood forests, lakes, barrier islands, swamps and bayous. Ranging from the marshy delta at the mouth of the Mississippi, to the wetlands that help protect New Orleans from hurricanes and provide a nursery to the fisheries that support the region’s food economy, to the wild bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin; the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges preserve wildlife, habitat, and recreation opportunities representative of this unique part of the country.
All of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges are open to public visits for nature-based recreational enjoyment. Priority public uses are hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education, and interpretation.
For more information about the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex please visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/big_branch_marsh/About_the_Complex.html
Age Requirements: Funding for many ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults and therefore is subject to minimum and maximum age requirements.
Work Schedule : Duties will primarily be carried out 8am to 4pm 5 days per week. Bi-weekly totals should not exceed 80 hours. A flexible work schedule may be required, which could involve work performed outside of normal work hours including on weekends. Time off for federal holidays is granted, and additional requests for time off should be directed to ACE and the FWS for approval.
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute approximately 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300 /week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in Refuge housing at no cost for the duration of the internship. If applicants reside within a 50 miles of the Lacombe office housing will not be offered, but a mileage stipend can be negotiated.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ( $3,097.50 ) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment and volunteer service is required.
Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-competitive Hiring Authority: Members serving on this project may be eligible to receive a Department of the Interior (DOI) PLC non-competitive hiring authority certificate upon completion of their term of service. Eligible members must meet standard requirements of completing at least 640 hours (16 weeks at 40 hours/week) and utilize their certificate when applying for qualifying federal positions within 2 years of receipt and before the age of 31. More information can be provided upon request.
Position Description:
This individual placement is meant to facilitate personal growth and professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with agency professionals. These experiential learning opportunities will be hands-on, engaging, culturally relevant and utilizes resources in the local community and environment. The position is responsible for supporting the implementation of curriculum through presenting programs, fostering partnerships, assisting in the planning of logistics, co-teaching and leading. The position will support the USFWS mission of habitat enhancement and maintenance for endangered species through the use of prescribed fire education, as an additional component.
Primary Duties include:
prepare and present on-and off-site environmental education programs for a variety of audiences
develop and present a variety of interpretive programs including orientations and guided hikes for a variety of public audiences or school groups
assist with the management of wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education and interpretation
use verbal and written communication to effectively implement community engagement
develop or revise environmental education and interpretive materials (e.g. brochures, web content, exhibits and signs)
draft a variety of written materials including news releases, articles, correspondence and event flyers
assist in the operation of a visitor center.
Physical Requirements: This position may require physical exertion such as walking long distances over wet and rough surfaces while carrying up to 40 lbs.; bending, crouching, stooping, lifting or reaching. Hand and finger dexterity and physical coordination may involve fine and precise procedures, delicate adjustments or exact measurements.
Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the FWS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the FWS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the FWS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to FWS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
Qualifications:
Required:
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred:
Competitive applicants for this position can hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and/or have interest in subject areas such as natural resources, biology, ecology or a related subject.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to develop and conduct interpretive and educational programs.
Deep interest in working with students and visitors of all ages in interpretive and educational programming.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ .
NOTE: Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC USFWS Division Support Specialist, Claire Barnwell, cbarnwell@usaconservation.org, (585) 484-7626.
Vaccination Requirement: ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.
EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Feb 21, 2022
Intern
ACE EPIC placements provide young adults with focused, hands-on opportunities to work alongside and under the guidance of agency mentors as they apply their knowledge of resource management on their path to becoming the next generation of resource and land managers.
Funding for ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults.
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a non-profit youth and young adult conservation corps in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is seeking an Environmental Education Member to contribute to urban outreach and environmental education efforts alongside U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Staff. During this term, the ACE member will develop environmental education programs and deliver these programs to students at the refuge and at urban schools near the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex.
Start Date: Spring 2022
End Date: 32 weeks later
**32-week commitment required**
Location: Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex, LA
Nine Southeast Louisiana Refuges are part of a rich ecological system which includes marshes, pine and bottomland hardwood forests, lakes, barrier islands, swamps and bayous. Ranging from the marshy delta at the mouth of the Mississippi, to the wetlands that help protect New Orleans from hurricanes and provide a nursery to the fisheries that support the region’s food economy, to the wild bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin; the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges preserve wildlife, habitat, and recreation opportunities representative of this unique part of the country.
All of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges are open to public visits for nature-based recreational enjoyment. Priority public uses are hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education, and interpretation.
For more information about the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex please visit: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/big_branch_marsh/About_the_Complex.html
Age Requirements: Funding for many ACE positions is provided by a federal program designed specifically for the employment of youth and young adults and therefore is subject to minimum and maximum age requirements.
Work Schedule : Duties will primarily be carried out 8am to 4pm 5 days per week. Bi-weekly totals should not exceed 80 hours. A flexible work schedule may be required, which could involve work performed outside of normal work hours including on weekends. Time off for federal holidays is granted, and additional requests for time off should be directed to ACE and the FWS for approval.
Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute approximately 40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $300 /week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: ACE members will be accommodated in Refuge housing at no cost for the duration of the internship. If applicants reside within a 50 miles of the Lacombe office housing will not be offered, but a mileage stipend can be negotiated.
AmeriCorps: This position may be eligible for a 900-hour AmeriCorps Education Award ( $3,097.50 ) upon successful completion of service hours. Additional enrollment and volunteer service is required.
Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-competitive Hiring Authority: Members serving on this project may be eligible to receive a Department of the Interior (DOI) PLC non-competitive hiring authority certificate upon completion of their term of service. Eligible members must meet standard requirements of completing at least 640 hours (16 weeks at 40 hours/week) and utilize their certificate when applying for qualifying federal positions within 2 years of receipt and before the age of 31. More information can be provided upon request.
Position Description:
This individual placement is meant to facilitate personal growth and professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with agency professionals. These experiential learning opportunities will be hands-on, engaging, culturally relevant and utilizes resources in the local community and environment. The position is responsible for supporting the implementation of curriculum through presenting programs, fostering partnerships, assisting in the planning of logistics, co-teaching and leading. The position will support the USFWS mission of habitat enhancement and maintenance for endangered species through the use of prescribed fire education, as an additional component.
Primary Duties include:
prepare and present on-and off-site environmental education programs for a variety of audiences
develop and present a variety of interpretive programs including orientations and guided hikes for a variety of public audiences or school groups
assist with the management of wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education and interpretation
use verbal and written communication to effectively implement community engagement
develop or revise environmental education and interpretive materials (e.g. brochures, web content, exhibits and signs)
draft a variety of written materials including news releases, articles, correspondence and event flyers
assist in the operation of a visitor center.
Physical Requirements: This position may require physical exertion such as walking long distances over wet and rough surfaces while carrying up to 40 lbs.; bending, crouching, stooping, lifting or reaching. Hand and finger dexterity and physical coordination may involve fine and precise procedures, delicate adjustments or exact measurements.
Environmental Conditions/Hazards: The ACE member may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/members or resources.
Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the FWS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the FWS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the FWS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to FWS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.
Qualifications:
Required:
Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred:
Competitive applicants for this position can hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and/or have interest in subject areas such as natural resources, biology, ecology or a related subject.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to develop and conduct interpretive and educational programs.
Deep interest in working with students and visitors of all ages in interpretive and educational programming.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/ .
NOTE: Early consideration will be given as applications are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC USFWS Division Support Specialist, Claire Barnwell, cbarnwell@usaconservation.org, (585) 484-7626.
Vaccination Requirement: ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.
EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is now one of America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organizations with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our 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 advance our mission, we are seeking a Design and Engagement Coordinator to join our staff, working out of the Rocky Mountain Regional Center in Denver, Colorado.
We envision a world where every young child experiences nature daily. Our team has been working with communities for years to transform and activate their daily spaces as sources of nearby nature. By improving outdoor spaces through thoughtful landscape design and training early childhood professionals on the benefits of nature play, ECHO employs a nature-based health equity strategy that improves access to the benefits of nature for children and their caregivers that have the greatest barriers to high-quality outdoor spaces. To ensure our work continues its reach and impact, a Design and Engagement Coordinator is needed to collaborate with our multi-disciplinary design, education, and engagement team to implement the program’s overarching initiatives.
The Design and Engagement Coordinator will report to the ECHO Design Manager. This is a full-time position.
The Design and Engagement Coordinator will collaborate with the team to develop landscape designs, supplemental materials and graphics, and support other programmatic needs. Design will focus on outdoor spaces where young children and families spend time on a daily basis: primarily child care centers, but also including schools, libraries, parks, museums, community centers, hospitals, neighborhoods. The position will be expected to apply evidence-based, best practice design principles to a variety of site contexts and create developmentally-appropriate, custom design solutions driven by the programmatic needs of the clients and site users. The candidate should be able to communicate design concepts and ideas through hand sketching, graphics, and rendering skills, have a strong attention to detail, have excellent organizational skills, be flexible, and have strong technical skills (grading, construction knowledge).
In this role you will:
Support design work including preparation of base maps, schematic designs, planting plans for sites including child care programs, schools, parks and other spaces used by young children and families.
Collaborate with the team to develop content for and deliver community presentations, training and professional development offerings for educators, and various community engagement workshops and activities.
Develop opinion of probable cost calculations and phasing recommendations.
Communicate with clients including setting up meetings for site visits, design reviews, and design delivery presentations.
Support coordination of site visits, perform site analysis, conduct site measurements and photo documentation. This will include locating and verifying available site data from multiple sources, evaluating existing conditions, and conducting detailed photographic mapping.
Support facilitation of participatory design workshops and the annual Summit.
Plan, procure materials for, and assist with volunteer workdays.
Provide ongoing construction technical assistance to site representatives (on call support).
Support project management and collaborate to ensure progress towards design delivery timelines and goals.
Prepare supplemental material for grant reports, including charts, diagrams, and booklets.
Maintain archival systems for photographs and other design components and refine systems as needed to ensure efficiency.
Develop content for and create flyers, posters, printed resources, online marketing and presentations.
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge).
Proven ability to learn quickly and independently manage tasks.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively communicate ideas both verbally, written, and graphically.
Demonstrated ability to create effective design solutions at a variety of scales and contexts.
Demonstrated interest in or past experience designing landscapes for young children and/or families.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Capable of engaging and bolstering marginalized voices in your work.
Ability to listen and respond with empathy to others’ lived experiences that may be very different than your own.
Bachelors or a masters degree (MS) in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticultural science, environmental design, architecture, urban planning, or related field.
Preferred qualifications:
ArcGIS and SketchUp knowledge are a plus.
Knowledge of landscape plants and materials is a plus.
Photography and graphic design skills are a plus.
Bilingual Spanish abilities are a plus.
Travel:
Due to COVID-19 NWF offices are currently closed. This position will be located in the Denver Office once offices re-open. As safe travel starts to resume, monthly travel and site visits (mostly day trips) will be required.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary for this position is $45,000.
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 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 August 5, 2021.
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. Candidates advanced to phone screen will be required to submit a portfolio.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jul 02, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is now one of America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organizations with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our 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 advance our mission, we are seeking a Design and Engagement Coordinator to join our staff, working out of the Rocky Mountain Regional Center in Denver, Colorado.
We envision a world where every young child experiences nature daily. Our team has been working with communities for years to transform and activate their daily spaces as sources of nearby nature. By improving outdoor spaces through thoughtful landscape design and training early childhood professionals on the benefits of nature play, ECHO employs a nature-based health equity strategy that improves access to the benefits of nature for children and their caregivers that have the greatest barriers to high-quality outdoor spaces. To ensure our work continues its reach and impact, a Design and Engagement Coordinator is needed to collaborate with our multi-disciplinary design, education, and engagement team to implement the program’s overarching initiatives.
The Design and Engagement Coordinator will report to the ECHO Design Manager. This is a full-time position.
The Design and Engagement Coordinator will collaborate with the team to develop landscape designs, supplemental materials and graphics, and support other programmatic needs. Design will focus on outdoor spaces where young children and families spend time on a daily basis: primarily child care centers, but also including schools, libraries, parks, museums, community centers, hospitals, neighborhoods. The position will be expected to apply evidence-based, best practice design principles to a variety of site contexts and create developmentally-appropriate, custom design solutions driven by the programmatic needs of the clients and site users. The candidate should be able to communicate design concepts and ideas through hand sketching, graphics, and rendering skills, have a strong attention to detail, have excellent organizational skills, be flexible, and have strong technical skills (grading, construction knowledge).
In this role you will:
Support design work including preparation of base maps, schematic designs, planting plans for sites including child care programs, schools, parks and other spaces used by young children and families.
Collaborate with the team to develop content for and deliver community presentations, training and professional development offerings for educators, and various community engagement workshops and activities.
Develop opinion of probable cost calculations and phasing recommendations.
Communicate with clients including setting up meetings for site visits, design reviews, and design delivery presentations.
Support coordination of site visits, perform site analysis, conduct site measurements and photo documentation. This will include locating and verifying available site data from multiple sources, evaluating existing conditions, and conducting detailed photographic mapping.
Support facilitation of participatory design workshops and the annual Summit.
Plan, procure materials for, and assist with volunteer workdays.
Provide ongoing construction technical assistance to site representatives (on call support).
Support project management and collaborate to ensure progress towards design delivery timelines and goals.
Prepare supplemental material for grant reports, including charts, diagrams, and booklets.
Maintain archival systems for photographs and other design components and refine systems as needed to ensure efficiency.
Develop content for and create flyers, posters, printed resources, online marketing and presentations.
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge).
Proven ability to learn quickly and independently manage tasks.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively communicate ideas both verbally, written, and graphically.
Demonstrated ability to create effective design solutions at a variety of scales and contexts.
Demonstrated interest in or past experience designing landscapes for young children and/or families.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Capable of engaging and bolstering marginalized voices in your work.
Ability to listen and respond with empathy to others’ lived experiences that may be very different than your own.
Bachelors or a masters degree (MS) in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticultural science, environmental design, architecture, urban planning, or related field.
Preferred qualifications:
ArcGIS and SketchUp knowledge are a plus.
Knowledge of landscape plants and materials is a plus.
Photography and graphic design skills are a plus.
Bilingual Spanish abilities are a plus.
Travel:
Due to COVID-19 NWF offices are currently closed. This position will be located in the Denver Office once offices re-open. As safe travel starts to resume, monthly travel and site visits (mostly day trips) will be required.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary for this position is $45,000.
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 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 August 5, 2021.
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. Candidates advanced to phone screen will be required to submit a portfolio.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation
Washington, DC or any other of our offices across the country in Reston, VA; Atlanta, GA; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Missoula, MT; Austin, TX; Annapolis, MD; Ann Arbor, MI; Montpelier, VT; Los Angeles, CA; or New Orleans, LA.
Clean Water for All is a broad coalition of working to elevate the importance of clean water for everyone through strategic national and regional campaigns that engage people, build our collective political power, and influence decision-makers to create equitable policies. Our Coalition has a long-term vision of seeing every community with access to safe and affordable clean water that supports healthy communities, healthy ecosystems, cultural resources, and wildlife. The National Wildlife Federation is the current fiscal sponsor of the Clean Water for All Coalition.
Clean Water for All has the following federal policy priorities, which are voted on by our members and therefore can change from year to year. Our current federal policy priorities include:
Promote & defend clean water protections: Work to advance a positive water agenda that expands access to clean water for every community while also defending laws, regulations, policies, and programs, particularly the Clean Water Act, from rollbacks and changes that weaken protections for our nation’s waters.
Promote equitable and affordable water infrastructure investment: Significantly increase federal funding for our nation’s water infrastructure and ensure that investments are affordable for all people by directing funding to communities that need it most and using federal policy mechanisms to encourage the adoption of local affordability policies; prioritize green infrastructure and natural infrastructure in all federal infrastructure investments; and prevent regulatory actions on water infrastructure that harm the environment and public health.
Reduce nutrient pollution: Reduce harmful algal blooms, toxins in drinking water supplies and “dead zones” by reducing inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus from most significant sources by advancing policies and community-influenced solutions that address the harmful impacts of agricultural pollution, inadequate sewage treatment and urban runoff to our waterways.
Address and educate on climate impacts on water resources: Educate the public, Administration and Congress about the impacts of climate change on water resources, including potential solutions for mitigating climate change that also protect and improve water quality, and how water use contributes to climate change and how antiquated water infrastructure, water use, and water pollution contributes to climate change.
We are seeking a full-time Director, Clean Water for All, to join the Coalition, which is currently housed at the National Wildlife Federation. 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, etc. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world.
As the Director of the Coalition you will be responsible for directing the Coalition’s fundraising efforts, strategy, and outreach with the funding community; developing and implementing strategy for the Coalition; leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; and supervising the Coalition central staff, which currently includes the Director of Operations. You will have two supervisors – the Co-Chair of the Coalition representing the Fiscal Sponsor organization which houses the Coalition will appoint a supervisor from the fiscal sponsor organization and another Co-Chair from a non-fiscal sponsor organization will be the second supervisor/mentor. You will be supported by Coalition staff (including Director of Operations and part-time Field Manager) and NWF philanthropy and operations staff, as well as the Coalition’s Co-Chairs, Work Group Leads, and Steering Committee. You will also report to and manage the agenda and schedule for the Coalition’s Steering Committee, which is the voting body of the Coalition responsible for approving budget, strategy, and work plan of the Coalition.
You will lead the Clean Water for All Coalition by:
Primary Responsibilities:
Setting the strategic direction, goals, and budget for the Coalition by managing agenda-setting process conducted by Coalition work groups, in consultation with the Coalition’s co-chairs, steering committee, and other Coalition staff.
Leading the outreach, diversity, and inclusion efforts for the Coalition and ensuring they are implemented in a meaningful way and that diverse voices are represented at all levels of the Coalition.
Developing the Coalition’s fundraising goals and strategy and yearly budget.
Acting as the main contact with the funding community and leading funder communications on behalf of the Coalition.
Working with Coalition co-chairs, steering committee, and other staff to determine funding priorities and overseeing the allocation and distribution of Coalition funding and resources to advance the Coalition’s goals and objectives, in accordance with funder requirements; overseeing grant reporting and proposal process, including directing Coalition staff.
Managing and working closely with Director of Operations, Field Manager, and other Coalition staff to meet Coalition goals; hire and supervise Coalition staff, contractors, and vendors.
Secondary Responsibilities
Working with Director of Operations on internal communications with Coalition and member updates and recruitment.
Acting as primary spokesperson for the Coalition with external stakeholders and approve external communications.
Leading Coalition meetings and calls and participate in all other relevant conference calls and meetings; coordinate and organize efforts surrounding Coalition annual meeting.
Leading the Governance Work Group with Governance Work Group Co-Leads to ensure governance work meets goals of the Coalition.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the Clean Water for All Coalition and the National Wildlife Federation. The Clean Water for All’s principles include: Work in collaboration, solidarity and reciprocity; break down systems of oppression; lift up community-informed priorities; and remain open to self-transformation.
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.
Experience and Competencies:
Progressive management and leadership experience in developing and executing fundraising strategies.
Experience managing coalitions or similar entities.
Experience working on federal and/or state/local environmental policy and advocacy, campaigns.
A genuine and demonstrated commitment to advancing the goal of ensuring that everyone has access to clean, affordable water.
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.
Experiencing managing and supporting the leadership, success, and professional development of staff members.
This experience is typically consistent with approximately ten years of professional experience.
Location :
This position is open to remote work in one of the states where NWF already has an office and/or working out of NWF’s National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC.
Expected Salary Range :
$105,000 - $115,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion 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 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.
Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jun 08, 2021
Full time
Clean Water for All is a broad coalition of working to elevate the importance of clean water for everyone through strategic national and regional campaigns that engage people, build our collective political power, and influence decision-makers to create equitable policies. Our Coalition has a long-term vision of seeing every community with access to safe and affordable clean water that supports healthy communities, healthy ecosystems, cultural resources, and wildlife. The National Wildlife Federation is the current fiscal sponsor of the Clean Water for All Coalition.
Clean Water for All has the following federal policy priorities, which are voted on by our members and therefore can change from year to year. Our current federal policy priorities include:
Promote & defend clean water protections: Work to advance a positive water agenda that expands access to clean water for every community while also defending laws, regulations, policies, and programs, particularly the Clean Water Act, from rollbacks and changes that weaken protections for our nation’s waters.
Promote equitable and affordable water infrastructure investment: Significantly increase federal funding for our nation’s water infrastructure and ensure that investments are affordable for all people by directing funding to communities that need it most and using federal policy mechanisms to encourage the adoption of local affordability policies; prioritize green infrastructure and natural infrastructure in all federal infrastructure investments; and prevent regulatory actions on water infrastructure that harm the environment and public health.
Reduce nutrient pollution: Reduce harmful algal blooms, toxins in drinking water supplies and “dead zones” by reducing inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus from most significant sources by advancing policies and community-influenced solutions that address the harmful impacts of agricultural pollution, inadequate sewage treatment and urban runoff to our waterways.
Address and educate on climate impacts on water resources: Educate the public, Administration and Congress about the impacts of climate change on water resources, including potential solutions for mitigating climate change that also protect and improve water quality, and how water use contributes to climate change and how antiquated water infrastructure, water use, and water pollution contributes to climate change.
We are seeking a full-time Director, Clean Water for All, to join the Coalition, which is currently housed at the National Wildlife Federation. 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, etc. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world.
As the Director of the Coalition you will be responsible for directing the Coalition’s fundraising efforts, strategy, and outreach with the funding community; developing and implementing strategy for the Coalition; leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; and supervising the Coalition central staff, which currently includes the Director of Operations. You will have two supervisors – the Co-Chair of the Coalition representing the Fiscal Sponsor organization which houses the Coalition will appoint a supervisor from the fiscal sponsor organization and another Co-Chair from a non-fiscal sponsor organization will be the second supervisor/mentor. You will be supported by Coalition staff (including Director of Operations and part-time Field Manager) and NWF philanthropy and operations staff, as well as the Coalition’s Co-Chairs, Work Group Leads, and Steering Committee. You will also report to and manage the agenda and schedule for the Coalition’s Steering Committee, which is the voting body of the Coalition responsible for approving budget, strategy, and work plan of the Coalition.
You will lead the Clean Water for All Coalition by:
Primary Responsibilities:
Setting the strategic direction, goals, and budget for the Coalition by managing agenda-setting process conducted by Coalition work groups, in consultation with the Coalition’s co-chairs, steering committee, and other Coalition staff.
Leading the outreach, diversity, and inclusion efforts for the Coalition and ensuring they are implemented in a meaningful way and that diverse voices are represented at all levels of the Coalition.
Developing the Coalition’s fundraising goals and strategy and yearly budget.
Acting as the main contact with the funding community and leading funder communications on behalf of the Coalition.
Working with Coalition co-chairs, steering committee, and other staff to determine funding priorities and overseeing the allocation and distribution of Coalition funding and resources to advance the Coalition’s goals and objectives, in accordance with funder requirements; overseeing grant reporting and proposal process, including directing Coalition staff.
Managing and working closely with Director of Operations, Field Manager, and other Coalition staff to meet Coalition goals; hire and supervise Coalition staff, contractors, and vendors.
Secondary Responsibilities
Working with Director of Operations on internal communications with Coalition and member updates and recruitment.
Acting as primary spokesperson for the Coalition with external stakeholders and approve external communications.
Leading Coalition meetings and calls and participate in all other relevant conference calls and meetings; coordinate and organize efforts surrounding Coalition annual meeting.
Leading the Governance Work Group with Governance Work Group Co-Leads to ensure governance work meets goals of the Coalition.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the Clean Water for All Coalition and the National Wildlife Federation. The Clean Water for All’s principles include: Work in collaboration, solidarity and reciprocity; break down systems of oppression; lift up community-informed priorities; and remain open to self-transformation.
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.
Experience and Competencies:
Progressive management and leadership experience in developing and executing fundraising strategies.
Experience managing coalitions or similar entities.
Experience working on federal and/or state/local environmental policy and advocacy, campaigns.
A genuine and demonstrated commitment to advancing the goal of ensuring that everyone has access to clean, affordable water.
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.
Experiencing managing and supporting the leadership, success, and professional development of staff members.
This experience is typically consistent with approximately ten years of professional experience.
Location :
This position is open to remote work in one of the states where NWF already has an office and/or working out of NWF’s National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC.
Expected Salary Range :
$105,000 - $115,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 .
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion 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 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.
Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
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, etc. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our 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. We are currently seeking a Program Coordinator to join our Community Wildlife team in Washington, DC, (though telework is mandatory during the pandemic).
The Program Coordinator reports to the Community Wildlife Program Manager and works to meet the goals of the Community Wildlife 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 Wildlife Team is working to integrate equity and justice into its existing program models and exploring new opportunities to engage marginalized communities, such as 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 Wildlife 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.
Facilitate the annual Trees for Wildlife grant program by managing an application process for native tree seedlings and working with grantees to procure trees and get reports on their events.
Support the Taylor Morrison partnership to create and certify monarch butterfly demonstration gardens and habitat open space.
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 Community Wildlife Content Coordinator, write and update blogs, community resources and other content, and support the development of other storytelling initiatives for the Community Wildlife programs.
In coordination with the Community Wildlife Manager, 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 – www.nwf.org/Equity .
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.
Must be a strategic thinker, self-starter, well organized, strong communicator, and relationship builder.
An entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and energy is critical to success.
Demonstrated experience with MS Office software and experience.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
There will be some travel required in this role, approximately 2-3 times / year for community events or conferences (this is on hold during the pandemic).
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $45,000 - $50,000 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 .
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.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Mar 08, 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, etc. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our 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. We are currently seeking a Program Coordinator to join our Community Wildlife team in Washington, DC, (though telework is mandatory during the pandemic).
The Program Coordinator reports to the Community Wildlife Program Manager and works to meet the goals of the Community Wildlife 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 Wildlife Team is working to integrate equity and justice into its existing program models and exploring new opportunities to engage marginalized communities, such as 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 Wildlife 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.
Facilitate the annual Trees for Wildlife grant program by managing an application process for native tree seedlings and working with grantees to procure trees and get reports on their events.
Support the Taylor Morrison partnership to create and certify monarch butterfly demonstration gardens and habitat open space.
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 Community Wildlife Content Coordinator, write and update blogs, community resources and other content, and support the development of other storytelling initiatives for the Community Wildlife programs.
In coordination with the Community Wildlife Manager, 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 – www.nwf.org/Equity .
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.
Must be a strategic thinker, self-starter, well organized, strong communicator, and relationship builder.
An entrepreneurial spirit, initiative and energy is critical to success.
Demonstrated experience with MS Office software and experience.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
There will be some travel required in this role, approximately 2-3 times / year for community events or conferences (this is on hold during the pandemic).
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $45,000 - $50,000 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 .
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.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.