Climate Jobs National Resource Center
Remote, Wisconsin, USA
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.
CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.
CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.
To advance this crucial work, CJNRC is seeking a Wisconsin-based organizer to drive our efforts in Wisconsin to educate the public about the full potential of the historic federal climate investments enacted in recent years, including most recently the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These historic legislative achievements could support over $3 trillion of new investment. These investments can support good union jobs and expand inclusive opportunity while building the new renewable energy infrastructure and creating the momentum to go further and do more.
This position is based in the State of Wisconsin, requires in-person work, and reports to CJNRC’s Wisconsin State Director. The Wisconsin Lead Organizer will work closely with CJNRC’s staff and with state partners and allied organizations. The successful candidate is an experienced and visionary campaigner with a deep commitment to building the labor movement and fighting the climate crisis who can take initiative and work in highly collaborative environments.
The Wisconsin Lead Organizer is a full time, one-year term position. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Lead Organizer will focus on identifying, researching, and tracking priority clean energy projects in Wisconsin and building a comprehensive body of field-based data on those projects.
The position will work with Wisconsin unions to assess the projects, and to gain access to the projects and members working on the projects for purposes of exploring potential communications about the creation of high quality union jobs in clean energy industries that deliver tangible, economic and human impacts.
The Lead Organizer will work with Wisconsin unions to identify “stuck” union IRA-supported projects and organize in support of getting the projects moving, through successful local siting, zoning, permitting, and other policy, regulatory, and/or public opinion fights.
Depending on the need, responsibilities may include organizing affiliates and allies to drive support for projects, catalyzing campaign activity on employers and channeling technical support from unions, CJNRC, and other national allies.
The Organizer will work with the supervisor to develop, assess, and recommend additional campaign, advocacy and public education initiatives as appropriate.
Working conditions:
This is a full-time position based in Wisconsin, and it requires extensive in-person work. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position will require travel. CJNRC follows public health guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $90,000-98,200. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.
To Apply:
Send application with Resume and Cover Letter as a single document to: hiring@cjnrc.org with the subject line “WI Lead Organizer.”
This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.
CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.
The Climate Jobs National Resource Center (CJNRC) is a labor-led organization at the forefront of the fight to combat the climate crisis and reverse racial and economic inequality.
CJNRC is the hub of a growing network of union-led, state-based climate jobs coalitions, providing unions with the information, support, and expertise to lead on climate action. The coalitions we support are organizing to build a clean energy economy at the scale and pace that climate science demands, create and expand access to good union jobs in under-resourced communities, and advance equity.
CJNRC and our network of coalitions are at the leading edge of both workers’ rights and climate action, two defining issues of our time. The coalitions have helped pass the nation’s most ambitious climate policies, won the strongest labor and equity standards for clean energy workers in the country, and built winning campaigns for worker-centered and equity-focused climate investments and good union jobs that will transform the future of the US economy.
To advance this crucial work, CJNRC is seeking a Wisconsin-based organizer to drive our efforts in Wisconsin to educate the public about the full potential of the historic federal climate investments enacted in recent years, including most recently the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These historic legislative achievements could support over $3 trillion of new investment. These investments can support good union jobs and expand inclusive opportunity while building the new renewable energy infrastructure and creating the momentum to go further and do more.
This position is based in the State of Wisconsin, requires in-person work, and reports to CJNRC’s Wisconsin State Director. The Wisconsin Lead Organizer will work closely with CJNRC’s staff and with state partners and allied organizations. The successful candidate is an experienced and visionary campaigner with a deep commitment to building the labor movement and fighting the climate crisis who can take initiative and work in highly collaborative environments.
The Wisconsin Lead Organizer is a full time, one-year term position. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Lead Organizer will focus on identifying, researching, and tracking priority clean energy projects in Wisconsin and building a comprehensive body of field-based data on those projects.
The position will work with Wisconsin unions to assess the projects, and to gain access to the projects and members working on the projects for purposes of exploring potential communications about the creation of high quality union jobs in clean energy industries that deliver tangible, economic and human impacts.
The Lead Organizer will work with Wisconsin unions to identify “stuck” union IRA-supported projects and organize in support of getting the projects moving, through successful local siting, zoning, permitting, and other policy, regulatory, and/or public opinion fights.
Depending on the need, responsibilities may include organizing affiliates and allies to drive support for projects, catalyzing campaign activity on employers and channeling technical support from unions, CJNRC, and other national allies.
The Organizer will work with the supervisor to develop, assess, and recommend additional campaign, advocacy and public education initiatives as appropriate.
Working conditions:
This is a full-time position based in Wisconsin, and it requires extensive in-person work. Long hours will be required on occasion. The position will require travel. CJNRC follows public health guidance related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $90,000-98,200. CJNRC offers an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents, a voluntary dependent care assistance program, and generous time off.
To Apply:
Send application with Resume and Cover Letter as a single document to: hiring@cjnrc.org with the subject line “WI Lead Organizer.”
This position is open until filled; however, the posting/acceptance of applications may close at any time. Job descriptions do not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of every activity or responsibility that is required.
CJNRC is committed to equal opportunity, and encourages applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, genders, national origins, ethnicities, religions, and veteran status. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.
NextGen America
Milwaukee or Madison, Wisconsin, USA
SUMMARY:
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Wisconsin, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Wisconsin in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Wisconsin as part of this ambitious effort.
This role is available in the following cities: Milwaukee and Madison
Please see the NextGen America Careers Page to apply.
In Wisconsin, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Our 2022 program will include traditional organizing tactics such as tabling, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more to register and mobilize young voters.
This role reports to the Organizing Director in Wisconsin.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: Yes
Travel Requirement: Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 10% travel outside of primary region
Position End Date: 11/15/2022
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities both remotely and in person on a weekly basis
Coaching and supporting organizers on creating volunteer teams and in-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events
Manage organizers to hit their goals and establish plans to get organizers back on track as needed
Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary
Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations
Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout
Meet all data and field reporting deadlines, and communicate about your team through processes established to ensure an integrated strategic state program
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers
Driven with a strong work ethic
Weekend and irregular work hours required
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously
Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder
Experience with electoral organizing
Experience organizing in communities of color
Bonus points for:
Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience
Experience with EveryAction
Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:
In-person organizing is an essential part of this position. Consistent with NextGen America’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, volunteers, and communities in which we serve, proof of full vaccination status at time of hire is an employment requirement for this position.
Please note that our program may change as conditions in each state fluctuate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff may be required to shift between remote and in-person work in response to changing conditions, such as: on-the-ground risk levels, public health guidance or local social distancing requirements.
COMPENSATION:
Salary of $4,954.91/month plus a comprehensive benefits package.
UNION MEMBERSHIP:
Employees in this classification are represented by the Campaign Workers Guild and subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues from their members independent from NextGen America.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
SUMMARY:
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program in Wisconsin, working to engage young people in electoral politics by registering thousands of young people to vote across the state. NextGen is committed to engaging young people in Wisconsin in the political process and increasing participation among 18-35 year olds. This role will be focused on organizing in one of several regions in Wisconsin as part of this ambitious effort.
This role is available in the following cities: Milwaukee and Madison
Please see the NextGen America Careers Page to apply.
In Wisconsin, this effort will focus on organizing young people on campuses and the surrounding communities to bring progressive change to government through voting. Our work will engage young voters in voter registration efforts, volunteer recruitment, and pledging young people to vote. Our 2022 program will include traditional organizing tactics such as tabling, phone banking, peer-to-peer text banking, and more to register and mobilize young voters.
This role reports to the Organizing Director in Wisconsin.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Remote Position: Yes
Union Position: Yes
Travel Requirement: Weekly travel within assigned region (up to 2 hours from primary location), 10% travel outside of primary region
Position End Date: 11/15/2022
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruit and train organizers to organize effectively and efficiently on their campuses and in their communities both remotely and in person on a weekly basis
Coaching and supporting organizers on creating volunteer teams and in-person organizing, including voter and community engagement at voter homes, businesses, campuses and NextGen-sponsored events
Manage organizers to hit their goals and establish plans to get organizers back on track as needed
Recruit and manage volunteers as necessary
Develop relationships and partnerships with local community, student groups, and campus administrations
Execute campaign plans and effective organizing tactics including traditional grassroots voter contact, creative earned media actions, digital organizing tactics, event planning and turnout
Meet all data and field reporting deadlines, and communicate about your team through processes established to ensure an integrated strategic state program
Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Experience organizing and managing organizer and volunteers
Driven with a strong work ethic
Weekend and irregular work hours required
Ability to adapt to evolving priorities and manage several tasks simultaneously
Very well organized; excellent written, verbal and presentation communications skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and outside organizations and multi-task without sacrificing quality of work
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to foster a cooperative, team-oriented work environment
Experience working with VAN or Votebuilder
Experience with electoral organizing
Experience organizing in communities of color
Bonus points for:
Previous student, youth, or campus organizing experience
Experience with EveryAction
Prior training in anti-oppression, equity and inclusion organizing
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS:
In-person organizing is an essential part of this position. Consistent with NextGen America’s efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees, volunteers, and communities in which we serve, proof of full vaccination status at time of hire is an employment requirement for this position.
Please note that our program may change as conditions in each state fluctuate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff may be required to shift between remote and in-person work in response to changing conditions, such as: on-the-ground risk levels, public health guidance or local social distancing requirements.
COMPENSATION:
Salary of $4,954.91/month plus a comprehensive benefits package.
UNION MEMBERSHIP:
Employees in this classification are represented by the Campaign Workers Guild and subject to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues from their members independent from NextGen America.
ABOUT NEXTGEN AMERICA:
NextGen America is the leading national organization for engaging young people through voter education, registration and mobilization. We invite 18-to-35 year olds — the largest and most diverse generation in American history — into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our society and the world. Since 2013, NextGen America has registered more than 1.4 million young voters and educated many millions more, delivering more than the margin of victory for progressives in key races and building an electorate that will lead American politics for decades to come.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We value and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an organization--in theory and in practice, and our culture reflects that value and commitment. We are committed to furthering issues like climate change, health care, and immigration from a progressive perspective, and we seek to engage the public in these areas as well as others. We also recognize the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within our political system and strive to make positive changes within our system as a result.
Human Rights Campaign
Milwaukee, WI
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office.
The Regional Organizing Lead is responsible for all organizing efforts of HRC members, supporters, and volunteers within a specific state or region of the country, including recruitment, training, and overall cultivation of volunteer leaders. The Regional Organizing Lead will develop volunteer teams in key communities for political, issue, and legislative advocacy.
Volunteer Team Building: HRC relies on a powerful grassroots network of volunteer leaders taking regular action to resist attempts to roll back progress for the LGBTQ community while working to advance LGBTQ equality wherever possible. The Regional Organizing Lead will work with volunteer teams to establish best practices for group-led actions and to recruit and train an active volunteer base in the region.
Political, Issue, and Legislative Advocacy: In order to accelerate the pace of progress toward full equality, we must grow our movement's political power, organize ourselves, our families, friends, and allies, and put equality issues at the center of the political conversation. The Regional Organizing Lead will help grow our political power by building organizing capacity and mobilizing HRC members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in support of equality and pro-equality candidates.
This position is a temporary, full-time with benefits position ending approximately December 1, 2022. Possible extension depending on funding.
This position is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Position Responsibilities:
At the direction of their manager, meet goals in the campaign plan in order to elevate LGBTQ equality, support HRC-endorsed candidates in federal and state elections, and provide assistance to HRC-supported ballot initiative campaigns.
Implement strategies to support federal and state legislation and national advocacy efforts, and maximize HRC’s local lobbying efforts.
Support volunteer leadership; assist with political and volunteer activities of HRC steering committee members (as they relate to political and legislative activities) and other activists as outlined.
Ensure HRC’s volunteer network within the region is vital and growing. Work with volunteer leadership in the region to recruit new volunteers and engage existing volunteers, members, and supporters in grassroots activities.
Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in the region.
Meticulously track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and submit reports as requested.
Manage outreach within the region to selected constituencies, including people of color, religious communities, youth, and others. Participate in strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and increase HRC’s visibility in the region.
Represent HRC in strategic partnerships with allied organizations (LGBTQ organizations as well as other progressive allies) in order to collaborate and advance the goals of HRC and the LGBTQ movement.
Share HRC’s commitment to inclusion and the intersectionality of our movement by integrating campaign and outreach efforts to defend and advance shared advocacy priorities like reproductive rights, immigrant rights, workers’ rights and other civil rights causes.
Represent HRC at local events.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent in experience) and one to two cycles of electoral campaign experience, preferably with at least one cycle as a field organizer.
Demonstrated record of successfully working in coalition on issue or advocacy campaigns (experience in applicable state is preferred).
Must be a people person: strong interpersonal skills include the ability to skillfully navigate fast-pace, high-volume engagements, resolve conflicts, build teams, motivate others, and work effectively in a team environment in both a lead and a support role.
Working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.
Ability to work independently within the context of a plan.
Experience meeting goals and holding others accountable.
Effective time management skills, including an ability to prioritize; must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills, as well as excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and G-suite (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
Demonstrated experience with VAN and a familiarity with other standard organizing and advocacy tools and social media required.
Excellent ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, and resolve conflicts when necessary.
Must have access to reliable transportation .
Flexibility with work schedule is required; this position requires some evening and weekend work.
Spanish language proficiency a plus.
Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
HRC, in collaboration with our state equality partners, works to defend and advance pro-LGBTQ policies at all levels of government, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-equality champions to office.
The Regional Organizing Lead is responsible for all organizing efforts of HRC members, supporters, and volunteers within a specific state or region of the country, including recruitment, training, and overall cultivation of volunteer leaders. The Regional Organizing Lead will develop volunteer teams in key communities for political, issue, and legislative advocacy.
Volunteer Team Building: HRC relies on a powerful grassroots network of volunteer leaders taking regular action to resist attempts to roll back progress for the LGBTQ community while working to advance LGBTQ equality wherever possible. The Regional Organizing Lead will work with volunteer teams to establish best practices for group-led actions and to recruit and train an active volunteer base in the region.
Political, Issue, and Legislative Advocacy: In order to accelerate the pace of progress toward full equality, we must grow our movement's political power, organize ourselves, our families, friends, and allies, and put equality issues at the center of the political conversation. The Regional Organizing Lead will help grow our political power by building organizing capacity and mobilizing HRC members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in support of equality and pro-equality candidates.
This position is a temporary, full-time with benefits position ending approximately December 1, 2022. Possible extension depending on funding.
This position is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Position Responsibilities:
At the direction of their manager, meet goals in the campaign plan in order to elevate LGBTQ equality, support HRC-endorsed candidates in federal and state elections, and provide assistance to HRC-supported ballot initiative campaigns.
Implement strategies to support federal and state legislation and national advocacy efforts, and maximize HRC’s local lobbying efforts.
Support volunteer leadership; assist with political and volunteer activities of HRC steering committee members (as they relate to political and legislative activities) and other activists as outlined.
Ensure HRC’s volunteer network within the region is vital and growing. Work with volunteer leadership in the region to recruit new volunteers and engage existing volunteers, members, and supporters in grassroots activities.
Participate in the design and implementation of training programs for members, supporters, volunteers, and activists in the region.
Meticulously track all volunteer outreach and engagement in VAN and submit reports as requested.
Manage outreach within the region to selected constituencies, including people of color, religious communities, youth, and others. Participate in strategic partnerships with other organizations and groups to support HRC’s outreach and increase HRC’s visibility in the region.
Represent HRC in strategic partnerships with allied organizations (LGBTQ organizations as well as other progressive allies) in order to collaborate and advance the goals of HRC and the LGBTQ movement.
Share HRC’s commitment to inclusion and the intersectionality of our movement by integrating campaign and outreach efforts to defend and advance shared advocacy priorities like reproductive rights, immigrant rights, workers’ rights and other civil rights causes.
Represent HRC at local events.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent in experience) and one to two cycles of electoral campaign experience, preferably with at least one cycle as a field organizer.
Demonstrated record of successfully working in coalition on issue or advocacy campaigns (experience in applicable state is preferred).
Must be a people person: strong interpersonal skills include the ability to skillfully navigate fast-pace, high-volume engagements, resolve conflicts, build teams, motivate others, and work effectively in a team environment in both a lead and a support role.
Working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes.
Ability to work independently within the context of a plan.
Experience meeting goals and holding others accountable.
Effective time management skills, including an ability to prioritize; must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills, as well as excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) and G-suite (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive).
Demonstrated experience with VAN and a familiarity with other standard organizing and advocacy tools and social media required.
Excellent ability to establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships, and resolve conflicts when necessary.
Must have access to reliable transportation .
Flexibility with work schedule is required; this position requires some evening and weekend work.
Spanish language proficiency a plus.
Strong interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries about application status.
National Wildlife Federation
Chicago, IL
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To rise to this challenge, we are seeking a Central Regional Field Director to join our national Campaigns Team. The Campaigns Team serves NWF’s national and regional staff, state affiliates, and coalition partners by mobilizing action at the local level (“in the field”) to advance national policy priorities; by growing civic and political power in targeted states to achieve conservation victories; and by building long-term organizational infrastructure and leadership for change that will improve the resilience of wildlife and communities.
The Central Regional Field Director will lead efforts to build and expand conservation power in NWF’s Great Lakes and South Central regions. The position will be responsible for managing and supporting state-based field organizers (contractors and affiliate partners), deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted campaign strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that connect and leverage NWF’s national, regional, and affiliate priorities in targeted states along the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico.
This is a remote position for candidates based in a Great Lakes state – Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, e.g. The position reports to the Senior Director of Organizing and Campaigns based in Washington, DC and works in close coordination with Great Lake Regional Center and South Central Regional Center leadership.
Key responsibilities:
Mobilize local support for federal campaigns, including combating climate change, protecting public lands and water resources, restoring wildlife and habitat, and advancing environmental justice goals.
Recruit and manage relationships with state-based field organizers (consultants, affiliate partners, and/or staff) working with NWF on particular national policy campaigns and priorities; provide strategic guidance, facilitate goal-setting and tracking, and foster multi-way communication and intel-sharing.
Develop field campaign plans and organizing tactics (virtual townhalls, phonebanks, days of action, e.g.) that are aligned with national, regional, affiliate, and coalition partner priorities.
Create targeted outreach materials (press releases, LTES, factsheets, petitions, digital content, swag, e.g.), to help generate local media, mobilize grasstops leaders and grassroots activists, and engage with and influence elected and appointed officials on our national priorities.
Collaborate with NWF communications, digital, policy, lobby, and data teams to provide ongoing campaign support, advocacy trainings, and resources to organizers, affiliates, partners, supporters, and staff to help grow support for wildlife – and win conservation campaigns.
Identify, create, and foster networks with groups and individuals that will increase NWF’s conservation impact, level of support, and visibility throughout the Great Lakes and South Central regions; cultivate diverse partnerships that strengthen shared advocacy capabilities.
Identify emerging issues and seek opportunities for additional funding and capacity-building, for national campaigns and Great Lakes and South Central regional offices.
Position yourself as a regional conservation leader with key political players, opinion leaders, allied organizations and coalitions to build NWF’s base of support in the Great Lakes and South Central regions.
Qualities we’re looking for include:
Demonstrated commitment to organizing and movement-building for social change
Relevant/related professional experience, including community organizing, issue or policy advocacy, strategic campaign planning and management, virtual organizing, digital advocacy, media relations, political strategy, managing organizers or volunteers, and leading and motivating teams.
Success implementing core tactics of organizing, including: grassroots and grasstops mobilization, policy-maker engagement, earned/opinion media generation, phone banking, and coalition-building
Excels working in diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic professional environments. Relevant experience incorporating the perspectives of frontline communities or communities of color in the impact and outcomes of decision-making around organizing and advocacy is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style. Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to identify priorities and complete work independently and as an integral member of the team.
Familiarity working with coalitions and/or chapter or affiliate organizational structures a plus.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Salary Range and Benefits:
$70-$80,000. Salary negotiable.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, 10 days of wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 or transsexual 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.
If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description and are passionate about change-making and movement-building, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To rise to this challenge, we are seeking a Central Regional Field Director to join our national Campaigns Team. The Campaigns Team serves NWF’s national and regional staff, state affiliates, and coalition partners by mobilizing action at the local level (“in the field”) to advance national policy priorities; by growing civic and political power in targeted states to achieve conservation victories; and by building long-term organizational infrastructure and leadership for change that will improve the resilience of wildlife and communities.
The Central Regional Field Director will lead efforts to build and expand conservation power in NWF’s Great Lakes and South Central regions. The position will be responsible for managing and supporting state-based field organizers (contractors and affiliate partners), deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted campaign strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that connect and leverage NWF’s national, regional, and affiliate priorities in targeted states along the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico.
This is a remote position for candidates based in a Great Lakes state – Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, e.g. The position reports to the Senior Director of Organizing and Campaigns based in Washington, DC and works in close coordination with Great Lake Regional Center and South Central Regional Center leadership.
Key responsibilities:
Mobilize local support for federal campaigns, including combating climate change, protecting public lands and water resources, restoring wildlife and habitat, and advancing environmental justice goals.
Recruit and manage relationships with state-based field organizers (consultants, affiliate partners, and/or staff) working with NWF on particular national policy campaigns and priorities; provide strategic guidance, facilitate goal-setting and tracking, and foster multi-way communication and intel-sharing.
Develop field campaign plans and organizing tactics (virtual townhalls, phonebanks, days of action, e.g.) that are aligned with national, regional, affiliate, and coalition partner priorities.
Create targeted outreach materials (press releases, LTES, factsheets, petitions, digital content, swag, e.g.), to help generate local media, mobilize grasstops leaders and grassroots activists, and engage with and influence elected and appointed officials on our national priorities.
Collaborate with NWF communications, digital, policy, lobby, and data teams to provide ongoing campaign support, advocacy trainings, and resources to organizers, affiliates, partners, supporters, and staff to help grow support for wildlife – and win conservation campaigns.
Identify, create, and foster networks with groups and individuals that will increase NWF’s conservation impact, level of support, and visibility throughout the Great Lakes and South Central regions; cultivate diverse partnerships that strengthen shared advocacy capabilities.
Identify emerging issues and seek opportunities for additional funding and capacity-building, for national campaigns and Great Lakes and South Central regional offices.
Position yourself as a regional conservation leader with key political players, opinion leaders, allied organizations and coalitions to build NWF’s base of support in the Great Lakes and South Central regions.
Qualities we’re looking for include:
Demonstrated commitment to organizing and movement-building for social change
Relevant/related professional experience, including community organizing, issue or policy advocacy, strategic campaign planning and management, virtual organizing, digital advocacy, media relations, political strategy, managing organizers or volunteers, and leading and motivating teams.
Success implementing core tactics of organizing, including: grassroots and grasstops mobilization, policy-maker engagement, earned/opinion media generation, phone banking, and coalition-building
Excels working in diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic professional environments. Relevant experience incorporating the perspectives of frontline communities or communities of color in the impact and outcomes of decision-making around organizing and advocacy is a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style. Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to identify priorities and complete work independently and as an integral member of the team.
Familiarity working with coalitions and/or chapter or affiliate organizational structures a plus.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Salary Range and Benefits:
$70-$80,000. Salary negotiable.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, 10 days of wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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 or transsexual 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.
If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description and are passionate about change-making and movement-building, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.