National Wildlife Federation
Washington, DC
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To support our mission, we are seeking a Senior Coordinator to join our NWF international team in Washington, DC (due to COVID-19 all NWF employees are working remotely until further notice). In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating our work with partners, governments, and corporations as well as supporting implementation of novel tools and approaches aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat conversion for major commodities in South America.
For over the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, soy, pulp and paper).
In this role, you will:
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to help reduce deforestation linked to agricultural expansion in South America.
Coordinate the work of academic and field-based partners to implement tools for deforestation monitoring and traceability.
Produce written materials (including reports, presentations, factsheets, and websites), aimed at a variety of stakeholders.
Professionally represent NWF in internal and external calls, working groups, platforms, various meetings, and events.
Engage with company representatives to support deforestation-free sourcing.
Support partnership management and oversee project management of grant deliverables to ensure timeliness, incorporation of lessons learned, and overall success of grants.
Coordinate and support the production of grant reports, including formal grant Monitoring & Evaluation.
Help manage grant budgets, including tracking contracts and timelines
Organizing and coordinating logistics to ensure effective meetings, events, and calls
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Fluency in English, and a professional proficiency in Spanish.
Excellent writing and communication skills, including producing reports.
Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups.
Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and proficiency in Portuguese.
Experience coordinating the work of US federal government grants.
Experience working with international teams and partners.
Experience working in South America and/or with governments, producers or supply chain. companies, such as meatpackers and supermarkets.
Experience building and utilizing project management tools.
NWF Values:
This position will be expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeping staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and the ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
The position will require travel (about 20% of time, when travel is allowed) to South America, including to remote areas, in accordance with COVID-19 travel guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position pays between $50,000 - $65,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote. While this role is intended to be based in DC once physical offices fully reopen, remote options may be considered” Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To support our mission, we are seeking a Senior Coordinator to join our NWF international team in Washington, DC (due to COVID-19 all NWF employees are working remotely until further notice). In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating our work with partners, governments, and corporations as well as supporting implementation of novel tools and approaches aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat conversion for major commodities in South America.
For over the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, soy, pulp and paper).
In this role, you will:
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to help reduce deforestation linked to agricultural expansion in South America.
Coordinate the work of academic and field-based partners to implement tools for deforestation monitoring and traceability.
Produce written materials (including reports, presentations, factsheets, and websites), aimed at a variety of stakeholders.
Professionally represent NWF in internal and external calls, working groups, platforms, various meetings, and events.
Engage with company representatives to support deforestation-free sourcing.
Support partnership management and oversee project management of grant deliverables to ensure timeliness, incorporation of lessons learned, and overall success of grants.
Coordinate and support the production of grant reports, including formal grant Monitoring & Evaluation.
Help manage grant budgets, including tracking contracts and timelines
Organizing and coordinating logistics to ensure effective meetings, events, and calls
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Fluency in English, and a professional proficiency in Spanish.
Excellent writing and communication skills, including producing reports.
Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups.
Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and proficiency in Portuguese.
Experience coordinating the work of US federal government grants.
Experience working with international teams and partners.
Experience working in South America and/or with governments, producers or supply chain. companies, such as meatpackers and supermarkets.
Experience building and utilizing project management tools.
NWF Values:
This position will be expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeping staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and the ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
The position will require travel (about 20% of time, when travel is allowed) to South America, including to remote areas, in accordance with COVID-19 travel guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position pays between $50,000 - $65,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote. While this role is intended to be based in DC once physical offices fully reopen, remote options may be considered” Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation
Washington, DC
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
We are looking for a Senior Coordinator, International Communications and Media, to join our international team in Washington, DC . For the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (soy, beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, pulp and paper).
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the communications and multi-media work associated with a project that aims to reduce deforestation and habitat loss driven by the expansion of cattle production in Brazil and Paraguay. You will work closely alongside NWF’s International team and Communications team to develop and implement communications plans, conduct outreach to journalists and media, produce written content, develop stakeholder engagement materials, manage social media accounts and microsites, and help contribute to the overall success of the project.
In this role you will:
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to support efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat loss associated with the production and sourcing of cattle from the Brazilian Amazon, Brazilian Cerrado and Gran Chaco of Paraguay.
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to produce and publish stakeholder engagement materials that make compelling business-oriented arguments that support deforestation-free and conversion-free (DCF) commitments and implementation by meatpackers and other key actors in Brazil and Paraguay.
Engage with journalists and media in the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Paraguay to elevate and expand the reach of our work, including writing journalist notes, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, press releases, sponsored content, op-eds, etc.
Produce written content and lead the assembly of stakeholder engagement materials (blogs, factsheets, reports, infographics, videos, etc.), including writing, copyediting, photo/video selection, layout, design and publication.
Oversee the updating, posting, and tracking of metrics across our international social media accounts and issue-based microsites.
Liaise with NWF’s domestic communications, online operations, and digital departments.
Represent NWF during calls, meetings and events with partners and external stakeholders.
Provide support for grant reporting and help track grant deliverables.
Carry out general administrative and operational tasks to help ensure the success of the project.
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Excellent writing and communication skills. Requires complete fluency in English.
Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
Experience developing professional factsheets, reports, infographics, and presentations.
Experience managing organizational social media accounts.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups.
Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional proficiency (near fluency) in both Spanish and Portuguese.
Experience copyediting and/or translating material between English and Spanish and/or Portuguese
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
Experience engaging with journalists and media.
Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Constant Contact or other email marketing software, Canva, Cision, and Hootsuite.
Experience working with international teams and partners.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel:
There will be some domestic and international travel when deemed safe and appropriate
Compensation and benefits:
This position pays between $55,000 - $60,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
We strive to increase equity and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to equity and justice at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
We are looking for a Senior Coordinator, International Communications and Media, to join our international team in Washington, DC . For the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (soy, beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, pulp and paper).
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the communications and multi-media work associated with a project that aims to reduce deforestation and habitat loss driven by the expansion of cattle production in Brazil and Paraguay. You will work closely alongside NWF’s International team and Communications team to develop and implement communications plans, conduct outreach to journalists and media, produce written content, develop stakeholder engagement materials, manage social media accounts and microsites, and help contribute to the overall success of the project.
In this role you will:
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to support efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat loss associated with the production and sourcing of cattle from the Brazilian Amazon, Brazilian Cerrado and Gran Chaco of Paraguay.
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to produce and publish stakeholder engagement materials that make compelling business-oriented arguments that support deforestation-free and conversion-free (DCF) commitments and implementation by meatpackers and other key actors in Brazil and Paraguay.
Engage with journalists and media in the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Paraguay to elevate and expand the reach of our work, including writing journalist notes, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, press releases, sponsored content, op-eds, etc.
Produce written content and lead the assembly of stakeholder engagement materials (blogs, factsheets, reports, infographics, videos, etc.), including writing, copyediting, photo/video selection, layout, design and publication.
Oversee the updating, posting, and tracking of metrics across our international social media accounts and issue-based microsites.
Liaise with NWF’s domestic communications, online operations, and digital departments.
Represent NWF during calls, meetings and events with partners and external stakeholders.
Provide support for grant reporting and help track grant deliverables.
Carry out general administrative and operational tasks to help ensure the success of the project.
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Excellent writing and communication skills. Requires complete fluency in English.
Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
Experience developing professional factsheets, reports, infographics, and presentations.
Experience managing organizational social media accounts.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups.
Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional proficiency (near fluency) in both Spanish and Portuguese.
Experience copyediting and/or translating material between English and Spanish and/or Portuguese
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
Experience engaging with journalists and media.
Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Constant Contact or other email marketing software, Canva, Cision, and Hootsuite.
Experience working with international teams and partners.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel:
There will be some domestic and international travel when deemed safe and appropriate
Compensation and benefits:
This position pays between $55,000 - $60,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
We strive to increase equity and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to equity and justice at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
TED Conferences
New York, NY 10013
POSITION OVERVIEW
At TED we seek to bridge, include, diversify because we truly believe ideas are for everyone. It is important to us to attract individuals from diverse backgrounds who are curious about the world and interested in helping us spread ideas far and wide.
The TED Media team is responsible for getting TED Talks seen and heard well beyond the stage by leveraging a diverse set of functions including: video production, new content development, brand creative services, audience development, marketing, editorial, language translations and content licensing and distribution. Between our critically acclaimed, award-winning sites and apps and highly engaged audiences on YouTube, LinkedIn, Spotify, Apple and other platforms, our content is streamed and listened to well over 3 billion times annually. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively across teams and functions to develop innovative solutions in support of our mission of “Ideas Worth Spreading.”
The Media Team Executive Assistant / Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the administrative and operational needs of TED’s Media department, under the direct supervision of the Head of Media. Tasks include providing executive support for the Head of Media; planning and executing departmental meetings; supporting budget planning and tracking; workflow and process optimization and light research and writing assignments.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment; demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style; and has exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills. Experience working with project management tools, databases and spreadsheets preferred, and some prior executive assistant experience is a must.
The role is roughly 60% operational, 40% administrative, with opportunity for growth into a full-time operational role in time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a tightly packed and constantly changing daily schedule of meetings, interviews, and calls in order to optimize the HOM’s time, continuously looking for ways to create efficiency and ease
Support HOM in planning and executing senior team off-sites, including agenda-setting, finding venue and planning activities
Provide budget planning support, including managing budget documents and interfacing with accounting and finance departments to maintain up-to-date records
Create Keynote presentations
Oversee on-boarding of new Media team members in coordination with HR/admin department
Oversee and plan annual department-level meetings, all-hands and key communications
Manage and reconcile expense reports for HOM
Manage HOM travel logistics and hotel accommodations
Attend Coordinator meetings on behalf of Media department
Work with Office Manager and other Coordinators on org-wide initiatives
Provide create/production support on select special projects
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
B.A. or B.S. degree
Minimum 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in a coordinator or EA role
Thrives in a dynamic and passionate work environment
Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently to things as they happen
Finds joy in detail, administrative tasks, efficiency, logistics, quality, and media production.
Exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills
Fluency with Slack, BlueJeans, Zoom, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite; experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Strong Keynote/Powerpoint skills
Naturally inquisitive and analytical
Some experience with standard digital measurement tools: e.g. Google Analytics, etc.
Extremely detail-oriented, organized and self-sufficient
Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Able to execute tasks with minimal guidance
Willingness to contribute however possible to ensure overall effectiveness of position
Basic bookkeeping, expense reports, and credit card statement processing experience
Able to work in a startup-like environment, where everyone wears multiples hats and priorities regularly shift
Passionate about TED's mission
BENEFITS
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
Paid family leave
Work-life balance encouraged (TED closes for a 2-week summer break and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
401k with match
POSITION OVERVIEW
At TED we seek to bridge, include, diversify because we truly believe ideas are for everyone. It is important to us to attract individuals from diverse backgrounds who are curious about the world and interested in helping us spread ideas far and wide.
The TED Media team is responsible for getting TED Talks seen and heard well beyond the stage by leveraging a diverse set of functions including: video production, new content development, brand creative services, audience development, marketing, editorial, language translations and content licensing and distribution. Between our critically acclaimed, award-winning sites and apps and highly engaged audiences on YouTube, LinkedIn, Spotify, Apple and other platforms, our content is streamed and listened to well over 3 billion times annually. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively across teams and functions to develop innovative solutions in support of our mission of “Ideas Worth Spreading.”
The Media Team Executive Assistant / Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the administrative and operational needs of TED’s Media department, under the direct supervision of the Head of Media. Tasks include providing executive support for the Head of Media; planning and executing departmental meetings; supporting budget planning and tracking; workflow and process optimization and light research and writing assignments.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative work environment; demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style; and has exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills. Experience working with project management tools, databases and spreadsheets preferred, and some prior executive assistant experience is a must.
The role is roughly 60% operational, 40% administrative, with opportunity for growth into a full-time operational role in time.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a tightly packed and constantly changing daily schedule of meetings, interviews, and calls in order to optimize the HOM’s time, continuously looking for ways to create efficiency and ease
Support HOM in planning and executing senior team off-sites, including agenda-setting, finding venue and planning activities
Provide budget planning support, including managing budget documents and interfacing with accounting and finance departments to maintain up-to-date records
Create Keynote presentations
Oversee on-boarding of new Media team members in coordination with HR/admin department
Oversee and plan annual department-level meetings, all-hands and key communications
Manage and reconcile expense reports for HOM
Manage HOM travel logistics and hotel accommodations
Attend Coordinator meetings on behalf of Media department
Work with Office Manager and other Coordinators on org-wide initiatives
Provide create/production support on select special projects
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
B.A. or B.S. degree
Minimum 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in a coordinator or EA role
Thrives in a dynamic and passionate work environment
Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently to things as they happen
Finds joy in detail, administrative tasks, efficiency, logistics, quality, and media production.
Exceptional communication, writing and organizational skills
Fluency with Slack, BlueJeans, Zoom, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite; experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Strong Keynote/Powerpoint skills
Naturally inquisitive and analytical
Some experience with standard digital measurement tools: e.g. Google Analytics, etc.
Extremely detail-oriented, organized and self-sufficient
Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Able to execute tasks with minimal guidance
Willingness to contribute however possible to ensure overall effectiveness of position
Basic bookkeeping, expense reports, and credit card statement processing experience
Able to work in a startup-like environment, where everyone wears multiples hats and priorities regularly shift
Passionate about TED's mission
BENEFITS
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% paid by TED for employees
Paid family leave
Work-life balance encouraged (TED closes for a 2-week summer break and 1-week winter break plus you're eligible for additional paid time off)
Free OneMedical and SpringHealth membership for you and your dependents to address physical and mental well-being
401k with match