League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Title: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Available: 2 Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position: Directors of Development Partnerships (2-4), Major Gifts Coordinator or Associate Manager of Major Gifts (1) Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) : $99,418-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring two Managing Directors of Development Partnerships who will be responsible for a portfolio of lead and principal level donors in a specific state or region and holds 35-50 visits with donors and prospects annually to raise the budgeted revenue for the assigned portfolio. Each Managing Director role will manage a team of 2-4 Directors of Development Partnerships, each of whom have visit and revenue goals related to their assigned portfolios, plus one Major Gifts support staff who works with the team so that each Managing Director will supervise between 3-5 staff on their team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing high level systems and processes in collaboration with other development managers that will support the Major Gifts Team’s ability to raise more money, more efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled communicator, organized, ambitious, goal-driven, excels at managing people, and will be able to apply their expertise to coach and lead their major gifts team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop 2-5 Directors of Development Partnerships and one Major Gifts Associate, Manager, or Coordinator. Ensure the team meets or exceeds their visit and revenue goals.
Lead regular team calls and retreats.
Write persuasive and personalized cases for support, emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy, politics, and racial justice and equity. Use these communications as examples of donor engagement and share with the team regularly.
Regularly identify opportunities and lead projects to boost team performance and center LCV’s CLAASI Values (Community, Learning, Anti-Racism, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation) as an effective trainer, compassionate coach and forward-thinking mentor.
Support direct reports in managing and developing a portfolio of about 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing. Support each Director in sharpening their ability to talk about core racial justice and equity work, educate donors and other stakeholders on why this work is central to our mission, and challenge and persuade those who disagree.
Support and partner with organizational leaders to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Principal donors.
Expand the portfolio of prospective donors to include more women, people of color and young people; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors of color and build the skills and competencies of our team to meet this objective.
Work with staff to educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged, including drafting talking points and practicing for visits.
Hold a portfolio of donors and prospects and meet with them across the region, holding at least 35-50 donor visits annually depending on the number of people on the team.
Interface and collaborate with other development managers to create efficient and effective systems and materials that will help the Major Gifts Team raise more money.
Ensure LCV lead and principal level donors and prospects are engaged in a highly tailored way.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV (and when possible, state affiliate) fundraising and cultivation events and ensure members of the Major Gifts Team do the same.
Work to ensure coordination with state affiliates to achieve fundraising goals.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Qualifications:
Work Experience :
Required: 7 years of experience in fundraising, 3 of which are managing other fundraising staff, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five and six-figure gifts. Experience directly supervising staff with varying levels of experience. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding an ambitious number of donor visits per month.
Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Experience managing up and working with an executive team. Experience with Salesforce.
Skills:
Required: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Politically savvy and oriented toward optimism. Passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
Preferred : Moderate knowledge of how to use Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Wrike.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange and keep confidential accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Managing Director of Development Partnerships” in the subject line by October 4, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Sep 21, 2023
Full time
Title: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Available: 2 Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position: Directors of Development Partnerships (2-4), Major Gifts Coordinator or Associate Manager of Major Gifts (1) Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) : $99,418-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring two Managing Directors of Development Partnerships who will be responsible for a portfolio of lead and principal level donors in a specific state or region and holds 35-50 visits with donors and prospects annually to raise the budgeted revenue for the assigned portfolio. Each Managing Director role will manage a team of 2-4 Directors of Development Partnerships, each of whom have visit and revenue goals related to their assigned portfolios, plus one Major Gifts support staff who works with the team so that each Managing Director will supervise between 3-5 staff on their team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing high level systems and processes in collaboration with other development managers that will support the Major Gifts Team’s ability to raise more money, more efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled communicator, organized, ambitious, goal-driven, excels at managing people, and will be able to apply their expertise to coach and lead their major gifts team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop 2-5 Directors of Development Partnerships and one Major Gifts Associate, Manager, or Coordinator. Ensure the team meets or exceeds their visit and revenue goals.
Lead regular team calls and retreats.
Write persuasive and personalized cases for support, emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy, politics, and racial justice and equity. Use these communications as examples of donor engagement and share with the team regularly.
Regularly identify opportunities and lead projects to boost team performance and center LCV’s CLAASI Values (Community, Learning, Anti-Racism, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation) as an effective trainer, compassionate coach and forward-thinking mentor.
Support direct reports in managing and developing a portfolio of about 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing. Support each Director in sharpening their ability to talk about core racial justice and equity work, educate donors and other stakeholders on why this work is central to our mission, and challenge and persuade those who disagree.
Support and partner with organizational leaders to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Principal donors.
Expand the portfolio of prospective donors to include more women, people of color and young people; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors of color and build the skills and competencies of our team to meet this objective.
Work with staff to educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged, including drafting talking points and practicing for visits.
Hold a portfolio of donors and prospects and meet with them across the region, holding at least 35-50 donor visits annually depending on the number of people on the team.
Interface and collaborate with other development managers to create efficient and effective systems and materials that will help the Major Gifts Team raise more money.
Ensure LCV lead and principal level donors and prospects are engaged in a highly tailored way.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV (and when possible, state affiliate) fundraising and cultivation events and ensure members of the Major Gifts Team do the same.
Work to ensure coordination with state affiliates to achieve fundraising goals.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Qualifications:
Work Experience :
Required: 7 years of experience in fundraising, 3 of which are managing other fundraising staff, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five and six-figure gifts. Experience directly supervising staff with varying levels of experience. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding an ambitious number of donor visits per month.
Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Experience managing up and working with an executive team. Experience with Salesforce.
Skills:
Required: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Politically savvy and oriented toward optimism. Passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
Preferred : Moderate knowledge of how to use Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Wrike.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange and keep confidential accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Managing Director of Development Partnerships” in the subject line by October 4, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Title: Vice President, GiveGreen Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Vice President of Development Positions Reporting to this Position: GiveGreen Program Director, GiveGreen Events Coordinator, Give Green Manager of Marketing Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 15% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-IV Salary Range (depending on experience) : $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
GiveGreen is a project of LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $100 million since its inception, including over $44 million raised in the 2020 election cycle.
LCV is hiring a Vice President, GiveGreen who will lead the GiveGreen program to achieve its goals of elevating climate champions to elected office through direct fundraising support and building power to ensure federal and state policy action on climate and environmental justice. The Vice President, GiveGreen will work closely with the staff from the two partner organizations and the GiveGreen Advisory Committee to develop strategic goals and objectives for the program. This position is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of all aspects of the program and leading its team of staff and vendors.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the GiveGreen program team, develop and oversee overall GiveGreen cycle goals: political, fundraising and web and infrastructure.
Drive vision and strategy to strengthen GiveGreen platform including user experience, data integration and ongoing development.
Support current GiveGreen partners and build and cultivate new partnerships in the environmental and funder communities to expand use and engagement of the GiveGreen platform.
Develop fundraising goals and work closely with the fundraising team to innovate and grow the fundraising programs and donor support of GiveGreen candidates.
Ensure GiveGreen’s commitment to racial justice and equity is effectively communicated to all audiences.
Convene and lead regular meetings with the Advisory Committee and regularly share progress updates on the execution of goals.
Prioritize donor satisfaction with the platform and oversee the team that manages the day to day functioning of the website.
Supervise the team that executes direct marketing efforts to broaden the platform’s reach and donor engagement including email, mail, digital ads, and other strategies.
Ensure the GiveGreen brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently, and direct marketing efforts reflect a commitment to advancing climate policy, dismantling racism, and strengthening democracy.
Working closely with the political team to evaluate and identify priority candidates, ensure candidates are evaluated through a racial justice and equity lens that aligns with the Advisory Committee’s climate and environmental policy advancement goals.
Work closely with legal counsel and compliance staff to make sure all fundraising activities and communications meet compliance requirements.
Oversee program expense budget, negotiate contracts, and hold vendors accountable to deliverables.
Provide leadership, regular feedback and coaching to the GiveGreen program staff.
Foster a high-functioning and aligned team grounded in anti-racist team commitments and values.
Travel up to 15% for GiveGreen events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed, including 5-10 multi-day trips per year to Washington, DC for event preparation and meetings with staff or stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 10 years of strategic program planning and implementation, project management, or fundraising experience, including demonstrated ability to work with a governing committee, coalition or other key stakeholders and implement metric-driven campaigns; at least two cycles of electoral fundraising experience. Significant demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Must have demonstrated experience prioritizing projects, resolving issues, and accomplishing goals. Preferred – Experience with online fundraising and direct marketing, and FEC compliance. Experience in web development, data management, and analytics.
Skills : Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment – balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently and prioritizing projects. Ability to develop and lead teams to implement plans, must have ability to delegate and manage people and communicate effectively. Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Must be well-organized and attentive to details. Strong writing, communication, and listening skills. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners/elected representatives/major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org wit h “VP, GiveGreen” in the subject line by August 16, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Aug 02, 2023
Full time
Title: Vice President, GiveGreen Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Vice President of Development Positions Reporting to this Position: GiveGreen Program Director, GiveGreen Events Coordinator, Give Green Manager of Marketing Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 15% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-IV Salary Range (depending on experience) : $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
GiveGreen is a project of LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $100 million since its inception, including over $44 million raised in the 2020 election cycle.
LCV is hiring a Vice President, GiveGreen who will lead the GiveGreen program to achieve its goals of elevating climate champions to elected office through direct fundraising support and building power to ensure federal and state policy action on climate and environmental justice. The Vice President, GiveGreen will work closely with the staff from the two partner organizations and the GiveGreen Advisory Committee to develop strategic goals and objectives for the program. This position is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of all aspects of the program and leading its team of staff and vendors.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the GiveGreen program team, develop and oversee overall GiveGreen cycle goals: political, fundraising and web and infrastructure.
Drive vision and strategy to strengthen GiveGreen platform including user experience, data integration and ongoing development.
Support current GiveGreen partners and build and cultivate new partnerships in the environmental and funder communities to expand use and engagement of the GiveGreen platform.
Develop fundraising goals and work closely with the fundraising team to innovate and grow the fundraising programs and donor support of GiveGreen candidates.
Ensure GiveGreen’s commitment to racial justice and equity is effectively communicated to all audiences.
Convene and lead regular meetings with the Advisory Committee and regularly share progress updates on the execution of goals.
Prioritize donor satisfaction with the platform and oversee the team that manages the day to day functioning of the website.
Supervise the team that executes direct marketing efforts to broaden the platform’s reach and donor engagement including email, mail, digital ads, and other strategies.
Ensure the GiveGreen brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently, and direct marketing efforts reflect a commitment to advancing climate policy, dismantling racism, and strengthening democracy.
Working closely with the political team to evaluate and identify priority candidates, ensure candidates are evaluated through a racial justice and equity lens that aligns with the Advisory Committee’s climate and environmental policy advancement goals.
Work closely with legal counsel and compliance staff to make sure all fundraising activities and communications meet compliance requirements.
Oversee program expense budget, negotiate contracts, and hold vendors accountable to deliverables.
Provide leadership, regular feedback and coaching to the GiveGreen program staff.
Foster a high-functioning and aligned team grounded in anti-racist team commitments and values.
Travel up to 15% for GiveGreen events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed, including 5-10 multi-day trips per year to Washington, DC for event preparation and meetings with staff or stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 10 years of strategic program planning and implementation, project management, or fundraising experience, including demonstrated ability to work with a governing committee, coalition or other key stakeholders and implement metric-driven campaigns; at least two cycles of electoral fundraising experience. Significant demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Must have demonstrated experience prioritizing projects, resolving issues, and accomplishing goals. Preferred – Experience with online fundraising and direct marketing, and FEC compliance. Experience in web development, data management, and analytics.
Skills : Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment – balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently and prioritizing projects. Ability to develop and lead teams to implement plans, must have ability to delegate and manage people and communicate effectively. Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Must be well-organized and attentive to details. Strong writing, communication, and listening skills. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners/elected representatives/major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org wit h “VP, GiveGreen” in the subject line by August 16, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Title: Vice President, GiveGreen Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Vice President of Development Positions Reporting to this Position: GiveGreen Program Director, GiveGreen Events Coordinator, Give Green Manager of Marketing Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 15% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-IV Salary Range (depending on experience) : $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
GiveGreen is a project of LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $100 million since its inception, including over $44 million raised in the 2020 election cycle.
LCV is hiring a Vice President, GiveGreen who will lead the GiveGreen program to achieve its goals of elevating climate champions to elected office through direct fundraising support and building power to ensure federal and state policy action on climate and environmental justice. The Vice President, GiveGreen will work closely with the staff from the two partner organizations and the GiveGreen Advisory Committee to develop strategic goals and objectives for the program. This position is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of all aspects of the program and leading its team of staff and vendors.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the GiveGreen program team, develop and oversee overall GiveGreen cycle goals: political, fundraising and web and infrastructure.
Drive vision and strategy to strengthen GiveGreen platform including user experience, data integration and ongoing development.
Support current GiveGreen partners and build and cultivate new partnerships in the environmental and funder communities to expand use and engagement of the GiveGreen platform.
Develop fundraising goals and work closely with the fundraising team to innovate and grow the fundraising programs and donor support of GiveGreen candidates.
Ensure GiveGreen’s commitment to racial justice and equity is effectively communicated to all audiences.
Convene and lead regular meetings with the Advisory Committee and regularly share progress updates on the execution of goals.
Prioritize donor satisfaction with the platform and oversee the team that manages the day to day functioning of the website.
Supervise the team that executes direct marketing efforts to broaden the platform’s reach and donor engagement including email, mail, digital ads, and other strategies.
Ensure the GiveGreen brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently, and direct marketing efforts reflect a commitment to advancing climate policy, dismantling racism, and strengthening democracy.
Working closely with the political team to evaluate and identify priority candidates, ensure candidates are evaluated through a racial justice and equity lens that aligns with the Advisory Committee’s climate and environmental policy advancement goals.
Work closely with legal counsel and compliance staff to make sure all fundraising activities and communications meet compliance requirements.
Oversee program expense budget, negotiate contracts, and hold vendors accountable to deliverables.
Provide leadership, regular feedback and coaching to the GiveGreen program staff.
Foster a high-functioning and aligned team grounded in anti-racist team commitments and values.
Travel up to 15% for GiveGreen events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed, including 5-10 multi-day trips per year to Washington, DC for event preparation and meetings with staff or stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 10 years of strategic program planning and implementation, project management, or fundraising experience, including demonstrated ability to work with a governing committee, coalition or other key stakeholders and implement metric-driven campaigns; at least two cycles of electoral fundraising experience. Significant demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Must have demonstrated experience prioritizing projects, resolving issues, and accomplishing goals. Preferred – Experience with online fundraising and direct marketing, and FEC compliance. Experience in web development, data management, and analytics.
Skills : Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment – balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently and prioritizing projects. Ability to develop and lead teams to implement plans, must have ability to delegate and manage people and communicate effectively. Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Must be well-organized and attentive to details. Strong writing, communication, and listening skills. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners/elected representatives/major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org wit h “VP, GiveGreen” in the subject line by May 21, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
May 02, 2023
Full time
Title: Vice President, GiveGreen Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Vice President of Development Positions Reporting to this Position: GiveGreen Program Director, GiveGreen Events Coordinator, Give Green Manager of Marketing Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 15% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-IV Salary Range (depending on experience) : $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
GiveGreen is a project of LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $100 million since its inception, including over $44 million raised in the 2020 election cycle.
LCV is hiring a Vice President, GiveGreen who will lead the GiveGreen program to achieve its goals of elevating climate champions to elected office through direct fundraising support and building power to ensure federal and state policy action on climate and environmental justice. The Vice President, GiveGreen will work closely with the staff from the two partner organizations and the GiveGreen Advisory Committee to develop strategic goals and objectives for the program. This position is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of all aspects of the program and leading its team of staff and vendors.
Responsibilities:
Working closely with the GiveGreen program team, develop and oversee overall GiveGreen cycle goals: political, fundraising and web and infrastructure.
Drive vision and strategy to strengthen GiveGreen platform including user experience, data integration and ongoing development.
Support current GiveGreen partners and build and cultivate new partnerships in the environmental and funder communities to expand use and engagement of the GiveGreen platform.
Develop fundraising goals and work closely with the fundraising team to innovate and grow the fundraising programs and donor support of GiveGreen candidates.
Ensure GiveGreen’s commitment to racial justice and equity is effectively communicated to all audiences.
Convene and lead regular meetings with the Advisory Committee and regularly share progress updates on the execution of goals.
Prioritize donor satisfaction with the platform and oversee the team that manages the day to day functioning of the website.
Supervise the team that executes direct marketing efforts to broaden the platform’s reach and donor engagement including email, mail, digital ads, and other strategies.
Ensure the GiveGreen brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently, and direct marketing efforts reflect a commitment to advancing climate policy, dismantling racism, and strengthening democracy.
Working closely with the political team to evaluate and identify priority candidates, ensure candidates are evaluated through a racial justice and equity lens that aligns with the Advisory Committee’s climate and environmental policy advancement goals.
Work closely with legal counsel and compliance staff to make sure all fundraising activities and communications meet compliance requirements.
Oversee program expense budget, negotiate contracts, and hold vendors accountable to deliverables.
Provide leadership, regular feedback and coaching to the GiveGreen program staff.
Foster a high-functioning and aligned team grounded in anti-racist team commitments and values.
Travel up to 15% for GiveGreen events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed, including 5-10 multi-day trips per year to Washington, DC for event preparation and meetings with staff or stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 10 years of strategic program planning and implementation, project management, or fundraising experience, including demonstrated ability to work with a governing committee, coalition or other key stakeholders and implement metric-driven campaigns; at least two cycles of electoral fundraising experience. Significant demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Must have demonstrated experience prioritizing projects, resolving issues, and accomplishing goals. Preferred – Experience with online fundraising and direct marketing, and FEC compliance. Experience in web development, data management, and analytics.
Skills : Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment – balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently and prioritizing projects. Ability to develop and lead teams to implement plans, must have ability to delegate and manage people and communicate effectively. Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Must be well-organized and attentive to details. Strong writing, communication, and listening skills. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners/elected representatives/major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org wit h “VP, GiveGreen” in the subject line by May 21, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Title: Democracy for All Digital Coordinator
Department: Communications
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Digital Strategies
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Salary Range (depending on experience): $55,784-$65,439
General Description:
LCV believes our earth and our democracy are worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, a safe, healthy community and a voice in their future. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force to strengthen our democracy, and protect our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Democracy for All (DFA) is one of the largest and most dynamic democracy programs in the nation and the largest program within the environmental movement. We operate in partnership with 30 state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement, which gives Democracy For All substantial capacity and geographic reach, while prioritizing collaboration with the frontline communities who are most impacted by attacks on voting rights. LCV and many state affiliate partners have prioritized increasing our efforts to protect and promote voting rights, especially in historically excluded communities. These issues are central to the success of environmental priorities, and are, therefore, central to the success of the Conservation Voter Movement. Through our sister organization, LCV Education Fund, we have established a track record of running highly effective, research-based nonpartisan voter registration programs that are rooted in racial justice and worked in collaboration with the communities most impacted by environmental degradation. Since our first program in 2012, we have helped over 1.5 million individuals register to vote.
LCV is hiring a Digital Coordinator to serve as a key member of the digital team and coordinate digital communications for LCV’s Democracy for All program. The position is the main project manager for democracy-related digital communications projects, collaborating mostly with the DFA, communications and development teams as well as other departments as necessary. They will provide digital strategy guidance to the DFA team, and collaborate with other digital staff across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Project-manage and implement digital content for the DFA program.
Write, load, and post social media, email, text message, and website content promoting LCV’s democracy priorities to the main LCV audience while centering LCV’s racial justice work in all content.
Provide digital strategy guidance to the DFA team and state affiliates in collaboration with Communications and Development digital strategy staff.
Collaborate with Social Media Manager, Web Manager and Development team to schedule democracy-focused content into the wider outbound communications calendars.
Work with the graphic design team to commission graphics related to the DFA program.
Review and analyze results of past digital campaigns to inform best practices and digital strategy for future campaigns.
Work with the State Communications Director to amplify state affiliate DFA programs.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – 2 years of experience in a digital project management role. Experience managing a digital content calendar. Experience working closely with both digital and non-digital colleagues. Experience in drafting and loading digital content email, text messages, social media posts). Preferred – Experience working on democracy issues and/or at the intersection of democracy and climate. Experience analyzing the results of digital content. Experience working at an organization with multiple entities (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC).
Skills: Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to work independently and excels at time management; ability to proofread and edit materials for external facing audiences; strong writing skills, including the ability to frame a compelling ask that spurs the audience to action. Comfortable with analyzing basic digital data like open rates, engagement and statistical significance. Ability to be flexible and shift work based on the advocacy priorities.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental and democracy issues intersect with racism, economic, and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and cell phones. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to hr@lcv.org with “DFA Digital Coordinator” in the subject line by March 12, 2023 . The writing sample should be an email, blog post or social media content you have drafted calling on people to take an action. If the writing sample is something you collaborated with others on, please indicate which parts are your own work. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Feb 23, 2023
Full time
Title: Democracy for All Digital Coordinator
Department: Communications
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Digital Strategies
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Salary Range (depending on experience): $55,784-$65,439
General Description:
LCV believes our earth and our democracy are worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, a safe, healthy community and a voice in their future. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force to strengthen our democracy, and protect our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Democracy for All (DFA) is one of the largest and most dynamic democracy programs in the nation and the largest program within the environmental movement. We operate in partnership with 30 state affiliates in the Conservation Voter Movement, which gives Democracy For All substantial capacity and geographic reach, while prioritizing collaboration with the frontline communities who are most impacted by attacks on voting rights. LCV and many state affiliate partners have prioritized increasing our efforts to protect and promote voting rights, especially in historically excluded communities. These issues are central to the success of environmental priorities, and are, therefore, central to the success of the Conservation Voter Movement. Through our sister organization, LCV Education Fund, we have established a track record of running highly effective, research-based nonpartisan voter registration programs that are rooted in racial justice and worked in collaboration with the communities most impacted by environmental degradation. Since our first program in 2012, we have helped over 1.5 million individuals register to vote.
LCV is hiring a Digital Coordinator to serve as a key member of the digital team and coordinate digital communications for LCV’s Democracy for All program. The position is the main project manager for democracy-related digital communications projects, collaborating mostly with the DFA, communications and development teams as well as other departments as necessary. They will provide digital strategy guidance to the DFA team, and collaborate with other digital staff across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Project-manage and implement digital content for the DFA program.
Write, load, and post social media, email, text message, and website content promoting LCV’s democracy priorities to the main LCV audience while centering LCV’s racial justice work in all content.
Provide digital strategy guidance to the DFA team and state affiliates in collaboration with Communications and Development digital strategy staff.
Collaborate with Social Media Manager, Web Manager and Development team to schedule democracy-focused content into the wider outbound communications calendars.
Work with the graphic design team to commission graphics related to the DFA program.
Review and analyze results of past digital campaigns to inform best practices and digital strategy for future campaigns.
Work with the State Communications Director to amplify state affiliate DFA programs.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – 2 years of experience in a digital project management role. Experience managing a digital content calendar. Experience working closely with both digital and non-digital colleagues. Experience in drafting and loading digital content email, text messages, social media posts). Preferred – Experience working on democracy issues and/or at the intersection of democracy and climate. Experience analyzing the results of digital content. Experience working at an organization with multiple entities (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC).
Skills: Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to work independently and excels at time management; ability to proofread and edit materials for external facing audiences; strong writing skills, including the ability to frame a compelling ask that spurs the audience to action. Comfortable with analyzing basic digital data like open rates, engagement and statistical significance. Ability to be flexible and shift work based on the advocacy priorities.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental and democracy issues intersect with racism, economic, and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and cell phones. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter, resume and a writing sample to hr@lcv.org with “DFA Digital Coordinator” in the subject line by March 12, 2023 . The writing sample should be an email, blog post or social media content you have drafted calling on people to take an action. If the writing sample is something you collaborated with others on, please indicate which parts are your own work. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Title: Program Director, GiveGreen
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of GiveGreen
Positions Reporting to this Position: Development Coordinator, GiveGreen
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-II
Salary Range (depending on experience): $94,210-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and best in class grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Program Director for the GiveGreen program who will lead key functions of the program including developing a cycle political plan, managing administrative operations, the website and vendors. GiveGreen is a collaboration between LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $100 million for candidates since its inception. Some GiveGreen activities are also conducted by LCV Action Fund and NRDC Action Fund PAC.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the political teams to develop a cycle political fundraising plan to help elect lawmakers who will solve the climate crisis, defend and strengthen our democracy, and confront racial injustice in policies at the federal and state level.
Ensure candidates are evaluated through a racial justice and equity lens and that they support climate and environmental policy advancement goals.
Develop strategies to build relationships with campaigns and oversee execution of candidate engagement and regular external communication about GiveGreen’s successes.
Oversee all aspects of the website and website developer team with support from outside consultants, ensure that the GiveGreen website is functional and serves donor needs, lead vision of website innovation, prioritize new feature development and ensure timely response time to the auto-responder.
Lead development of compelling and up-to-date website content, manage writing and design consultants as needed.
Coordinate website testing, give final approval for new features deployment; alert the team about site maintenance and issues.
Serve as primary leadership point of contact for all troubleshooting and urgent maintenance requests related to the website and provide regular feedback to coalition teams on status of requests.
Ensure all web related features and content are in line with legal requirements and reflect the accessibility and equity goals of the program.
Supervise and provide mentorship to the GiveGreen Development Coordinator.
Contribute to LCV’s commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Contribute to the organization’s racial justice and equity goals by raising money for priority candidates who will advance climate and environmental justice policies.
Work with the Vice President, GiveGreen and consultants to develop partnership cultivation strategies.
Organize and lead meetings, as needed, to facilitate program decision making, including, but not limited to general planning, federal and state political meetings, legal meetings. Ensure meetings are run efficiently with clear outcomes and next steps.
Work with the Vice President, GiveGreen, Marketing Manager, GiveGreen and other Development staff and consultants to ensure a coordinated donor communications calendar.
Work closely with legal counsel and compliance staff to prioritize requests and to make sure all fundraising activities and communications meet legal requirements.
Oversee administrative functions of the program including, but not limited to maintaining google drive, expense budget, review and route vendor contracts, and work closely with the finance team to ensure invoices are submitted and paid in a timely manner.
Travel up to 10% for GiveGreen events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Provide support to other GiveGreen program projects as needed and support the team’s fundraising goals.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 7 years of fundraising experience working in a campaign, non-profit, or political organization. Demonstrated project management experience and ability to work with major donors, key staff or consultants. Must have demonstrated experience prioritizing projects, resolving issues, and accomplishing goals. Experience managing and supervising staff. Preferred – Demonstrated ability to work with and manage key project stakeholders, including staff, consultants, funders and board members . Experience with online fundraising tools, data organization, Federal Election Commission compliance, and managing web development projects.
Skills: Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Strong written and oral communications skills; highly organized. Proven and experienced project manager, ability to manage others and work with multiple team members to problem solve and accomplish tasks. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to a fundraising program.
Cultural Competence: Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners/elected representatives/major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “GiveGreen Program Director” in the subject line by February 26, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Feb 02, 2023
Full time
Title: Program Director, GiveGreen
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of GiveGreen
Positions Reporting to this Position: Development Coordinator, GiveGreen
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-II
Salary Range (depending on experience): $94,210-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and best in class grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Program Director for the GiveGreen program who will lead key functions of the program including developing a cycle political plan, managing administrative operations, the website and vendors. GiveGreen is a collaboration between LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $100 million for candidates since its inception. Some GiveGreen activities are also conducted by LCV Action Fund and NRDC Action Fund PAC.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the political teams to develop a cycle political fundraising plan to help elect lawmakers who will solve the climate crisis, defend and strengthen our democracy, and confront racial injustice in policies at the federal and state level.
Ensure candidates are evaluated through a racial justice and equity lens and that they support climate and environmental policy advancement goals.
Develop strategies to build relationships with campaigns and oversee execution of candidate engagement and regular external communication about GiveGreen’s successes.
Oversee all aspects of the website and website developer team with support from outside consultants, ensure that the GiveGreen website is functional and serves donor needs, lead vision of website innovation, prioritize new feature development and ensure timely response time to the auto-responder.
Lead development of compelling and up-to-date website content, manage writing and design consultants as needed.
Coordinate website testing, give final approval for new features deployment; alert the team about site maintenance and issues.
Serve as primary leadership point of contact for all troubleshooting and urgent maintenance requests related to the website and provide regular feedback to coalition teams on status of requests.
Ensure all web related features and content are in line with legal requirements and reflect the accessibility and equity goals of the program.
Supervise and provide mentorship to the GiveGreen Development Coordinator.
Contribute to LCV’s commitment to integrating racial justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Contribute to the organization’s racial justice and equity goals by raising money for priority candidates who will advance climate and environmental justice policies.
Work with the Vice President, GiveGreen and consultants to develop partnership cultivation strategies.
Organize and lead meetings, as needed, to facilitate program decision making, including, but not limited to general planning, federal and state political meetings, legal meetings. Ensure meetings are run efficiently with clear outcomes and next steps.
Work with the Vice President, GiveGreen, Marketing Manager, GiveGreen and other Development staff and consultants to ensure a coordinated donor communications calendar.
Work closely with legal counsel and compliance staff to prioritize requests and to make sure all fundraising activities and communications meet legal requirements.
Oversee administrative functions of the program including, but not limited to maintaining google drive, expense budget, review and route vendor contracts, and work closely with the finance team to ensure invoices are submitted and paid in a timely manner.
Travel up to 10% for GiveGreen events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Provide support to other GiveGreen program projects as needed and support the team’s fundraising goals.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 7 years of fundraising experience working in a campaign, non-profit, or political organization. Demonstrated project management experience and ability to work with major donors, key staff or consultants. Must have demonstrated experience prioritizing projects, resolving issues, and accomplishing goals. Experience managing and supervising staff. Preferred – Demonstrated ability to work with and manage key project stakeholders, including staff, consultants, funders and board members . Experience with online fundraising tools, data organization, Federal Election Commission compliance, and managing web development projects.
Skills: Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Strong written and oral communications skills; highly organized. Proven and experienced project manager, ability to manage others and work with multiple team members to problem solve and accomplish tasks. Strong interpersonal and communications skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice lens to a fundraising program.
Cultural Competence: Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners/elected representatives/major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “GiveGreen Program Director” in the subject line by February 26, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
National Wildlife Federation
DENVER, CO Phoenix, AZ Salt Lake City, UT Santa Fe, NM WASHINGTON, DC RESTON, VA Annapolis, MD Las Vegas, NV
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Communications Coordinator based in Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area .
The HECHO Communications Coordinator will report to and support HECHO’s Communications Director in developing compelling messages, uplifting strong messengers, and using targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will work closely with HECHO staff, NWF staff, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and our partners to implement successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Communications Director to develop and implement a comprehensive communications outreach plan for both English-language and Spanish-language content, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s followers, event participants, and volunteers.
Regularly write content in English and Spanish including blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Write and distribute press releases and background materials in English and Spanish on efforts of interest to national, regional, and web media.
Create original content for various social media accounts, including taking a similar piece and showcasing it differently depending on the platform.
Schedule social media posts and track social media metrics and website analytics.
Develop talking points for program staff and prepare staff for media interviews.
Help with media training of staff, advisory board, and members.
Coordinate with partners and work on media strategy in coalition with trusted partners.
Work with program staff and partners to assess media needs and develop appropriate media messages.
Assist with developing and maintaining media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently, and proactively.
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Experience with social media content creation and scheduling platforms (Hootsuite, Canva, Buffer, etc.)
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Experience:
2+ years’ experience in journalism and/or social media coordination.
Proven experience in reporting, advocacy communications, and/or public relations.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way
Experience or familiarity developing outreach plans and implementing outreach communication activities, including building email lists.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Experience using a range of digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Squarespace and/or others.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires occasional in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 2-4 trips per year, 8-12 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office, in a hybrid manner, or fully remote, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position starts at $50,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up through the end of the day on January 9, 2023.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a successful communications project in which you have been involved.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Dec 02, 2022
Full time
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To help achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking a Communications Coordinator based in Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area .
The HECHO Communications Coordinator will report to and support HECHO’s Communications Director in developing compelling messages, uplifting strong messengers, and using targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will work closely with HECHO staff, NWF staff, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and our partners to implement successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Communications Director to develop and implement a comprehensive communications outreach plan for both English-language and Spanish-language content, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s followers, event participants, and volunteers.
Regularly write content in English and Spanish including blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Write and distribute press releases and background materials in English and Spanish on efforts of interest to national, regional, and web media.
Create original content for various social media accounts, including taking a similar piece and showcasing it differently depending on the platform.
Schedule social media posts and track social media metrics and website analytics.
Develop talking points for program staff and prepare staff for media interviews.
Help with media training of staff, advisory board, and members.
Coordinate with partners and work on media strategy in coalition with trusted partners.
Work with program staff and partners to assess media needs and develop appropriate media messages.
Assist with developing and maintaining media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently, and proactively.
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with colleagues across geographies and time zones.
Experience with social media content creation and scheduling platforms (Hootsuite, Canva, Buffer, etc.)
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Experience:
2+ years’ experience in journalism and/or social media coordination.
Proven experience in reporting, advocacy communications, and/or public relations.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way
Experience or familiarity developing outreach plans and implementing outreach communication activities, including building email lists.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Experience using a range of digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Squarespace and/or others.
NWF and HECHO Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's and HECHO’s mission.
Travel Requirements:
This position requires occasional in-person travel across the West and to D.C. and can anticipate 2-4 trips per year, 8-12 nights per year, in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidance.
Location and Work Mode :
This position is based in the Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT, Santa Fe, NM, Albuquerque, NM, or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office, in a hybrid manner, or fully remote, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process.
About National Wildlife Federation:
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through science-based programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position starts at $50,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis up through the end of the day on January 9, 2023.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
Describe a successful communications project in which you have been involved.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
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.
National Wildlife Federation
AZ, CO, DC, NM, NV, UT, Northern VA, or Central VA
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator to work in AZ, CO, DC, NM, NV, UT, Northern VA, or Central VA ( due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to office decisions ).
Initially reporting to HECHO’s Executive Director, the HECHO Communications Coordinator will support the HECHO Communications Manager in developing compelling messages, uplifting strong messengers, and using targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO and other NWF staff to implement successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Communications Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive communications outreach plan for both English-language and Spanish-language content, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s followers, event participants, and volunteers.
Regularly write content in English and Spanish including blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Write and distribute press releases and background materials in English and Spanish on efforts of interest to national, regional, and web media.
Develop talking points for program staff and prepare staff for media interviews.
Help with media training of staff, advisory board, and members.
Coordinate with partners and work on media strategy in coalition with trusted partners.
Work with program staff and partners to assess media needs and develop appropriate media messages.
Assist with developing and maintaining media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Create and schedule social media postings.
Track social media and website analytics.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Experience with social media scheduling platforms (Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.)
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Experience:
2+ years’ experience in journalism and/or social media coordination.
Proven experience in reporting, advocacy communications, and/or public relations.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way
Experience or familiarity developing outreach plans and implementing outreach communication activities, including building email lists.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Experience using a range of digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Squarespace and/or others.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
Expect travel 2-4 times per year, 12-15 nights per year in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through June 30, 2022.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position?
Describe a successful communications project in which you have been involved.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jun 03, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Coordinator to work in AZ, CO, DC, NM, NV, UT, Northern VA, or Central VA ( due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to office decisions ).
Initially reporting to HECHO’s Executive Director, the HECHO Communications Coordinator will support the HECHO Communications Manager in developing compelling messages, uplifting strong messengers, and using targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO and other NWF staff to implement successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Communications Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive communications outreach plan for both English-language and Spanish-language content, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s followers, event participants, and volunteers.
Regularly write content in English and Spanish including blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Write and distribute press releases and background materials in English and Spanish on efforts of interest to national, regional, and web media.
Develop talking points for program staff and prepare staff for media interviews.
Help with media training of staff, advisory board, and members.
Coordinate with partners and work on media strategy in coalition with trusted partners.
Work with program staff and partners to assess media needs and develop appropriate media messages.
Assist with developing and maintaining media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Create and schedule social media postings.
Track social media and website analytics.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Experience with social media scheduling platforms (Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.)
High level of creativity to complement social media experience and skills, especially on Twitter and Facebook.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Experience:
2+ years’ experience in journalism and/or social media coordination.
Proven experience in reporting, advocacy communications, and/or public relations.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way
Experience or familiarity developing outreach plans and implementing outreach communication activities, including building email lists.
Experience monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Experience using a range of digital platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Squarespace and/or others.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
Expect travel 2-4 times per year, 12-15 nights per year in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through June 30, 2022.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position?
Describe a successful communications project in which you have been involved.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
National Wildlife Federation
Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern or Central Virginia
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern or Central Virginia (d ue to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ) .
Initially reporting to HECHO’s Executive Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood by the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO and other NWF staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also work closely with an HECHO Communications Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development of a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities.
Oversee the implementation of the comprehensive communications strategy with the Communications Coordinator.
Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities.
Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns.
Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Serve as HECHO’s media liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands and conservation issues. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.
Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Monitor media coverage and identify strategic opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly.
Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them.
Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in.
Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy.
Manage and maintain HECHO's website.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Competency in website design and management (Squarespace or Wordpress)
Experience:
Six to eight years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
Experience managing, communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in environmental justice work.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
Expect travel 2-4 times per year, 12-15 nights per year in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through June 30, 2022.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position?
Describe a successful communications campaign or project in which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Jun 03, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO became a program of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the protection of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to work in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern or Central Virginia (d ue to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ) .
Initially reporting to HECHO’s Executive Director, the HECHO Communications Manager is responsible for crafting the overarching narrative of HECHO’s work and ensuring that narrative is told and understood by the public. The Communications Manager will develop compelling messages, uplift strong messengers, and use targeted communications vehicles to support our advocacy and education campaigns. This person will serve as HECHO's lead communications staffer on all issues and will work closely with the National Wildlife Federation’s communication department, HECHO’s advisory board members, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council, and HECHO and other NWF staff to develop successful communications campaigns, projects, strategies, and tasks. The Communications Manager will also work closely with an HECHO Communications Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development of a comprehensive communications strategy for both English-language and Spanish-language audiences, including an editorial and social media calendar, to authentically engage HECHO’s target audiences and to advance HECHO’s policy, advocacy, and education priorities.
Oversee the implementation of the comprehensive communications strategy with the Communications Coordinator.
Prioritize communication strategies that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and that lift up the voices of Hispanic leaders and communities.
Oversee the strategic use of HECHO’s digital media (including HECHO’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts) by creating and executing innovative social media campaigns.
Regularly write educational and editorial content in English and Spanish including press releases, blog posts, fact sheets, issue briefs, letters, op-eds, and newsletters.
Serve as HECHO’s media liaison and place stories in print, radio and television news outlets, and ensure excellent working relationship with reporters covering public lands and conservation issues. Serve as a good resource for reporters on background info and connection to story sources.
Develop and maintain media lists and contacts in English and Spanish media.
Monitor media coverage and identify strategic opportunities for HECHO to engage in state and national issues, adjust goals and strategy accordingly.
Identify opportunities for enterprise, in-depth media coverage of HECHO’s core issues and pursue them.
Provide communications expertise and media coaching to the HECHO staff and assist with broader coalition efforts that HECHO is involved in.
Work closely with National Wildlife Federation’s communications staff and seek opportunities for joint-communication projects, strategies, actions, and synergy.
Manage and maintain HECHO's website.
Qualifications:
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with monitoring media and managing media monitoring platforms, as well as digital analytics and email metrics.
Knowledge and ability to use multimedia communications tools, including producing graphics.
Familiarity and passion in conservation issues, public land management agencies, and legislative and administrative processes.
Ability to work independently
Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
Fluent and conversational English and Spanish language skills preferred.
Capable of representing and bolstering marginalized voices in advocacy.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal peers and external partners and allies.
Competency in website design and management (Squarespace or Wordpress)
Experience:
Six to eight years of experience working in communications, government relations, political campaigns, public relations, public affairs, or journalism, with a minimum of two years' experience leading staff or projects in an operation that delivered strong results.
Experienced storyteller and wordsmith.
Proven success in writing, pitching, and securing media placements in a variety of media platforms.
Experience managing simultaneous work streams and tracking deliverables, through various organization systems and work flow processes.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
Demonstrated knowledge of Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
Experience managing, communicating, teaching, and motivating others to engage in environmental justice work.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
Expect travel 2-4 times per year, 12-15 nights per year in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through June 30, 2022.
Please submit your resume, along with a letter responding to the following, as a PDF:
Why is HECHO’s mission of interest to you?
How do your experiences and personal strengths prepare you for this position?
Describe a successful communications campaign or project in which you have been involved or provided a leadership role.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (within the United States)
Title: Online Engagement Coordinator
Department: Development
Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $55,784-$65,439
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Online Engagement Coordinator who will work with the Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement to write and deploy email/SMS communications, support the overall email/SMS communications calendar and manage the member call/email center. This role will be responsible for coordinating the production of fundraising and advocacy email communications, building campaign pages, donation forms, and email queries, as well as routing and reviewing communications internally and externally for approval. The Online Engagement Coordinator must be an excellent editor who can communicate LCV’s programmatic work and theory of change to members and demonstrate our racial justice and equity priorities in our communications. As a part of the Development team, the Online Engagement Coordinator will also assist in coordinating with the LCV Membership Call Center, managed by an outside vendor. The ideal candidate is an excellent multitasker, able to manage multiple projects and production threads, and communicator.
Responsibilities :
Email/SMS Calendar Management:
Participate and actively engage with the Development department’s internal projects on racial justice and equity, including writing reviews to inform how we better improve copy to reflect our values.
Route email copy through LCV’s internal review process.
Co-manage the shared Email Communication Calendar on Outlook.
Manage robust A/B Email Testing Program with support of consultants and the Development data team.
Manage email requests and sends for all departments outside of Development as well as requests from state partners, including their audience builds, copy-editing, etc.
Assist in managing relationships with digital consultants and support the strategies developed for monthly and quartering planning and testing.
Email/SMS Production:
Review and edit all donation form copy and update forms as needed.
Work with the Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement to coordinate uploads and content for onboarding series.
Work with the Director of Online Systems to automate the auto renewal process and monitor statistics, metrics, and sends.
Member Relationship Management:
Coordinate with vendors to manage LCV’s Membership Call Center, including addressing any outstanding member-related issues, providing center with talking points and messaging updates, oversees work on Zendesk/Feedback inbox, updating CRMs with member contact information changes as needed, processing refunds, and sustainer cancellations.
Handle calls and emails to members outside of the call center’s scope.
Assist multiple teams, including development, campaigns and Chispa, with Phone2Action requests and needs, including building forms, reporting on statistics, and connecting dockets.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 2 years experience working in a fundraising, administrative, digital marketing, online advocacy or customer service role. Preferred - Experience writing effective copy for email fundraising and advocacy. Experience working in a nonprofit, political organization or campaign. Experience with Salesforce, CRM, HTML or other coding, email programs (Acoustic, EveryAction, etc.) or digital marketing programs, like IBM Watson Campaign Automation, or Zendesk.
Skills: Highly organized and attentive to details; capable of self-direction and able to take ownership of routine tasks; excellent written and oral communications skills; adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data; strong sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; able to handle multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines; demonstrates strong judgment.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Ability and willingness to travel for staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed (currently paused due to COVID). The location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through April 30, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Online Engagement Coordinator” in the subject line by May 8, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Apr 25, 2022
Full time
Title: Online Engagement Coordinator
Department: Development
Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $55,784-$65,439
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Online Engagement Coordinator who will work with the Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement to write and deploy email/SMS communications, support the overall email/SMS communications calendar and manage the member call/email center. This role will be responsible for coordinating the production of fundraising and advocacy email communications, building campaign pages, donation forms, and email queries, as well as routing and reviewing communications internally and externally for approval. The Online Engagement Coordinator must be an excellent editor who can communicate LCV’s programmatic work and theory of change to members and demonstrate our racial justice and equity priorities in our communications. As a part of the Development team, the Online Engagement Coordinator will also assist in coordinating with the LCV Membership Call Center, managed by an outside vendor. The ideal candidate is an excellent multitasker, able to manage multiple projects and production threads, and communicator.
Responsibilities :
Email/SMS Calendar Management:
Participate and actively engage with the Development department’s internal projects on racial justice and equity, including writing reviews to inform how we better improve copy to reflect our values.
Route email copy through LCV’s internal review process.
Co-manage the shared Email Communication Calendar on Outlook.
Manage robust A/B Email Testing Program with support of consultants and the Development data team.
Manage email requests and sends for all departments outside of Development as well as requests from state partners, including their audience builds, copy-editing, etc.
Assist in managing relationships with digital consultants and support the strategies developed for monthly and quartering planning and testing.
Email/SMS Production:
Review and edit all donation form copy and update forms as needed.
Work with the Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement to coordinate uploads and content for onboarding series.
Work with the Director of Online Systems to automate the auto renewal process and monitor statistics, metrics, and sends.
Member Relationship Management:
Coordinate with vendors to manage LCV’s Membership Call Center, including addressing any outstanding member-related issues, providing center with talking points and messaging updates, oversees work on Zendesk/Feedback inbox, updating CRMs with member contact information changes as needed, processing refunds, and sustainer cancellations.
Handle calls and emails to members outside of the call center’s scope.
Assist multiple teams, including development, campaigns and Chispa, with Phone2Action requests and needs, including building forms, reporting on statistics, and connecting dockets.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 2 years experience working in a fundraising, administrative, digital marketing, online advocacy or customer service role. Preferred - Experience writing effective copy for email fundraising and advocacy. Experience working in a nonprofit, political organization or campaign. Experience with Salesforce, CRM, HTML or other coding, email programs (Acoustic, EveryAction, etc.) or digital marketing programs, like IBM Watson Campaign Automation, or Zendesk.
Skills: Highly organized and attentive to details; capable of self-direction and able to take ownership of routine tasks; excellent written and oral communications skills; adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data; strong sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; able to handle multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines; demonstrates strong judgment.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Ability and willingness to travel for staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed (currently paused due to COVID). The location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through April 30, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Online Engagement Coordinator” in the subject line by May 8, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Community Catalyst is a leading non-profit national health advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a movement for health equity and justice. Community Catalyst is a leading non-profit national health advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a movement for health equity and justice. We partner with local, state and national advocates to leverage and build power so all people can influence decisions that affect their health. Health systems will not be accountable to people without a fully engaged and organized community voice. That’s why we work every day to ensure people’s interests are represented wherever important decisions about health and health care are made: in communities, state houses and on Capitol Hill. For more information, visit http://www.communitycatalyst.org. Follow us on Twitter @CommCatHealth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Digital Coordinator will support Community Catalyst’s Voices for Health Justice project, working specifically with approximately 25 state and local project grantees on their digital presence on a variety of health care advocacy and health justice-oriented initiatives and campaigns. The Digital Coordinator will also provide support and training to Community Catalyst staff on digital strategies. As part of a team of technical assistance providers affiliated with the project, Community Catalyst will look to the Digital Coordinator to identify digital opportunities, present digital strategies, and build the capacity of both our partner organizations and Community Catalyst itself to build and grow a digital presence, including the use of digital organizing and power-building tools. The position will also work to develop compelling digital content, including graphics, to disseminate to key audiences. The Digital Coordinator will measure progress through the use of analytics and will provide support for Community Catalysts’ public information, communication strategies. The Digital Coordinator is responsible for generating fresh content for the Voices for Health Justice project and associated project partners.
The position will begin immediately and is funded through the spring of 2023. We will pursue additional funding to hopefully ensure the position’s continuity beyond the year.
This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by a staff union, Community Catalyst United, and specific employment terms may be subject to a future Collective Bargaining Agreement
Supervision: The Digital Coordinator is supervised by the Deputy Director of Communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the Communications Manager to support development of the Voices for Health Justice project’s digital communications strategy, including creating compelling digital content, identifying new trends and technology, converting news, messaging and talking points into social media content, and integrating social media with other outreach strategies.
Increase the digital capacity of both Community Catalyst itself and our state partners by developing and implementing training programs and providing one-on-one coaching based on identified needs, drafting sample social media content, and identifying opportunities for Community Catalyst and state/local partners to raise the profile of an issue.
Work with communications managers and Voices for Health Justice team to set goals for growth, engagement and visibility and create measurable actionable goals for Voices for Health Justice campaigns.
Support the development and implementation of all communications activity, communications protocols, messaging and implementation plans. This will include providing overall support to the communications team.
Assist in all aspects of product publication and dissemination such as reports, newsletters, and other collateral materials, including assistance with the development of content as needed.
Participate as a member of the communications team and Voices for Health Justice team.
Manage peer-to-peer text-based contract efforts (I.e. Hustle) to support partners’ usage of such tools.
Perform other duties as necessary to achieve the goals of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelors’ degree plus 1 years related work experience, or 2-3 years of relevant work experience Commitment to health justice and racial justice
Strong digital communications skills, including experience creating (designing and writing social content for key social media platforms (especially Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including copy-editing
Creativity, energy and a willingness to experiment with new approaches
Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, campaign-like setting
Proven track record of translating policy into social media soundbites that are digestible for a range of audiences
Interest and experience in building relationships with people and organizations in other states and cities/towns, ensuring that created content is reflective of specific communities’ needs and asks
Strong computer skills including strong use of Microsoft Office, as well as database, web content management, constituent relationship/engagement management (eCRM), and social media tools
Preferred
Experience with graphic design programs for digital content such as Canva. Experience with the Adobe Suite, Mailchimp or WordPress
Experience with video capture and editing
Experience with health care advocacy
Experience using digital organizing tools such as Hustle or other peer-to-peer text-based platforms
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary range: $46,680—$54,000
Generous paid time off policy
Robust benefits package
Convenient Boston, Massachusetts location or open to remote work
Applicants should submit a resume with a one-page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to: jobs@communitycatalyst.org. Please put “Digital Coordinator, Voices for Health Justice” in the subject line.
Community Catalyst is strongly committed to building a work environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. We strive to make employment decisions that support
inclusion to maintain a work atmosphere that is diverse, equitable and promotes family-friendly practices and work-life benefits so that people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
We do not discriminate in hiring based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, primary language, religion, socio-economic status, family status, mental and physical disabilities, veteran status, gender identity characteristics and/or expression, sex, medical condition, sexual orientation or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.
Through all of our programs, Community Catalyst works to build a better future for all individuals by advancing health equity, focusing on people of color, immigrants, as well as disability, gender, sexual identity and socio-economic status. It is important for our staff to reflect the diverse communities with which we work. People of color, LGBTQIA+ identified people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply
Apr 04, 2022
Full time
Community Catalyst is a leading non-profit national health advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a movement for health equity and justice. Community Catalyst is a leading non-profit national health advocacy organization dedicated to advancing a movement for health equity and justice. We partner with local, state and national advocates to leverage and build power so all people can influence decisions that affect their health. Health systems will not be accountable to people without a fully engaged and organized community voice. That’s why we work every day to ensure people’s interests are represented wherever important decisions about health and health care are made: in communities, state houses and on Capitol Hill. For more information, visit http://www.communitycatalyst.org. Follow us on Twitter @CommCatHealth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Digital Coordinator will support Community Catalyst’s Voices for Health Justice project, working specifically with approximately 25 state and local project grantees on their digital presence on a variety of health care advocacy and health justice-oriented initiatives and campaigns. The Digital Coordinator will also provide support and training to Community Catalyst staff on digital strategies. As part of a team of technical assistance providers affiliated with the project, Community Catalyst will look to the Digital Coordinator to identify digital opportunities, present digital strategies, and build the capacity of both our partner organizations and Community Catalyst itself to build and grow a digital presence, including the use of digital organizing and power-building tools. The position will also work to develop compelling digital content, including graphics, to disseminate to key audiences. The Digital Coordinator will measure progress through the use of analytics and will provide support for Community Catalysts’ public information, communication strategies. The Digital Coordinator is responsible for generating fresh content for the Voices for Health Justice project and associated project partners.
The position will begin immediately and is funded through the spring of 2023. We will pursue additional funding to hopefully ensure the position’s continuity beyond the year.
This position is included in a collective bargaining unit represented by a staff union, Community Catalyst United, and specific employment terms may be subject to a future Collective Bargaining Agreement
Supervision: The Digital Coordinator is supervised by the Deputy Director of Communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the Communications Manager to support development of the Voices for Health Justice project’s digital communications strategy, including creating compelling digital content, identifying new trends and technology, converting news, messaging and talking points into social media content, and integrating social media with other outreach strategies.
Increase the digital capacity of both Community Catalyst itself and our state partners by developing and implementing training programs and providing one-on-one coaching based on identified needs, drafting sample social media content, and identifying opportunities for Community Catalyst and state/local partners to raise the profile of an issue.
Work with communications managers and Voices for Health Justice team to set goals for growth, engagement and visibility and create measurable actionable goals for Voices for Health Justice campaigns.
Support the development and implementation of all communications activity, communications protocols, messaging and implementation plans. This will include providing overall support to the communications team.
Assist in all aspects of product publication and dissemination such as reports, newsletters, and other collateral materials, including assistance with the development of content as needed.
Participate as a member of the communications team and Voices for Health Justice team.
Manage peer-to-peer text-based contract efforts (I.e. Hustle) to support partners’ usage of such tools.
Perform other duties as necessary to achieve the goals of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelors’ degree plus 1 years related work experience, or 2-3 years of relevant work experience Commitment to health justice and racial justice
Strong digital communications skills, including experience creating (designing and writing social content for key social media platforms (especially Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including copy-editing
Creativity, energy and a willingness to experiment with new approaches
Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, campaign-like setting
Proven track record of translating policy into social media soundbites that are digestible for a range of audiences
Interest and experience in building relationships with people and organizations in other states and cities/towns, ensuring that created content is reflective of specific communities’ needs and asks
Strong computer skills including strong use of Microsoft Office, as well as database, web content management, constituent relationship/engagement management (eCRM), and social media tools
Preferred
Experience with graphic design programs for digital content such as Canva. Experience with the Adobe Suite, Mailchimp or WordPress
Experience with video capture and editing
Experience with health care advocacy
Experience using digital organizing tools such as Hustle or other peer-to-peer text-based platforms
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary range: $46,680—$54,000
Generous paid time off policy
Robust benefits package
Convenient Boston, Massachusetts location or open to remote work
Applicants should submit a resume with a one-page cover letter briefly summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to: jobs@communitycatalyst.org. Please put “Digital Coordinator, Voices for Health Justice” in the subject line.
Community Catalyst is strongly committed to building a work environment that recognizes, respects, and encourages the unique contributions of a broad spectrum of qualified employees. We strive to make employment decisions that support
inclusion to maintain a work atmosphere that is diverse, equitable and promotes family-friendly practices and work-life benefits so that people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
We do not discriminate in hiring based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, primary language, religion, socio-economic status, family status, mental and physical disabilities, veteran status, gender identity characteristics and/or expression, sex, medical condition, sexual orientation or any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.
Through all of our programs, Community Catalyst works to build a better future for all individuals by advancing health equity, focusing on people of color, immigrants, as well as disability, gender, sexual identity and socio-economic status. It is important for our staff to reflect the diverse communities with which we work. People of color, LGBTQIA+ identified people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English are encouraged to apply
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.
Mar 25, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To support our mission, we are seeking a Senior Coordinator to join our NWF international team in Washington, DC (due to COVID-19 all NWF employees are working remotely until further notice). In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating our work with partners, governments, and corporations as well as supporting implementation of novel tools and approaches aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat conversion for major commodities in South America.
For over the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, soy, pulp and paper).
In this role, you will:
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to help reduce deforestation linked to agricultural expansion in South America.
Coordinate the work of academic and field-based partners to implement tools for deforestation monitoring and traceability.
Produce written materials (including reports, presentations, factsheets, and websites), aimed at a variety of stakeholders.
Professionally represent NWF in internal and external calls, working groups, platforms, various meetings, and events.
Engage with company representatives to support deforestation-free sourcing.
Support partnership management and oversee project management of grant deliverables to ensure timeliness, incorporation of lessons learned, and overall success of grants.
Coordinate and support the production of grant reports, including formal grant Monitoring & Evaluation.
Help manage grant budgets, including tracking contracts and timelines
Organizing and coordinating logistics to ensure effective meetings, events, and calls
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Fluency in English, and a professional proficiency in Spanish.
Excellent writing and communication skills, including producing reports.
Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups.
Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional fluency in written and spoken Spanish and proficiency in Portuguese.
Experience coordinating the work of US federal government grants.
Experience working with international teams and partners.
Experience working in South America and/or with governments, producers or supply chain. companies, such as meatpackers and supermarkets.
Experience building and utilizing project management tools.
NWF Values:
This position will be expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeping staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Demonstrating knowledge of diverse cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and the ability to share that knowledge in a culturally responsive way;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel Requirements
The position will require travel (about 20% of time, when travel is allowed) to South America, including to remote areas, in accordance with COVID-19 travel guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position pays between $50,000 - $65,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote. While this role is intended to be based in DC once physical offices fully reopen, remote options may be considered” Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Title: Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator
Department: Development
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Donor Engagement
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Hiring Salary Range (depending on experience)*: $52,676-$57,235
*Hiring salary range reflects 2 - 7 years minimum experience
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator who will work closely with the fundraising events team to produce high-quality special events and major donor programming around the country. The Development department engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund. The team works on special events, institutional gifts, individual direct solicitation as well as major donor mail, email and phone programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled in project management, able to work collaboratively across teams, and committed to racial justice. This position offers an opportunity to grow fundraising skills in a large environmental advocacy organization with a multifaceted team of fundraisers.
Responsibilities :
Working with the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager, coordinate all aspects of LCV’s major donor fundraising events and donor-focused cultivation programs.
Support programming for all donor and member-focused webinars, including scheduling, speaker outreach, and program creation, working with the events team to ensure a diverse pool of speakers across all event programming, and focusing on accurately portraying LCV’s racial justice and equity work within our event programming.
Work with the fundraising marketing team to draft and coordinate all communications for events, including host and host committee letters, invitations, event programs, special guest outreach, acknowledgments, and post-event follow up, working with the Donor Engagement and Events Manager to ensure that materials reflect the organization’s values and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Research and coordinate logistics with venues and vendors, including supporting the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager in researching vendors who are led by historically underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ owned businesses.
Work with the fundraising operations team to organize event outreach lists and maintain accurate information in the Salesforce donor database.
Maintain event pages in LCV’s event software, Swoogo, and serve as in-house expert on the platform.
Serve as a point person for event invitees, hosts, and vendors.
Maintain all event data tracking, including registration, seating, attendance, and special requests.
Update event budgets and process all vendor payments.
Design and manage event web pages, online donation forms, and email templates, working closely with other development team members to ensure forms are accessible to donors.
Staff in-person and virtual events, including technical support for virtual events, and build strong relationships with Board of Directors, donors, speakers and vendors. Coordinate with executive leadership on day of events to ensure speakers and related materials are prepared.
Work closely with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure events, program activities, and materials are in compliance with campaign finance laws and regulations.
Manage the events team’s email and outreach calendar, in coordination with development marketing and online engagement teams.
Write and track all speaker requests.
Maintain and order supplies for events, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 2 years experience working in a fundraising, administrative, or customer service role. Experience working in donor databases, coordinating projects and working with key stakeholders including major donors, board members, consultants, or organizational leadership. Preferred - Event planning experience. Experience working with event software and the Salesforce database. Experience working in a nonprofit, political organization or campaign. Experience organizing data and lists, creating invitations and other marketing materials, coordinating virtual meetings or events using online platforms.
Skills: Excellent organization and project management skills. Strong written and oral communications skills Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Adept at developing and maintaining systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Ability to work across teams and departments to achieve shared goals. Interest in issue advocacy or political work.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection, environmental justice and mission of LCV.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites, and must be able to occasionally move objects up to 20 pounds as part of event coordination. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through April 30, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator” in the subject line by March 15, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Mar 02, 2022
Full time
Title: Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator
Department: Development
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Donor Engagement
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Hiring Salary Range (depending on experience)*: $52,676-$57,235
*Hiring salary range reflects 2 - 7 years minimum experience
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator who will work closely with the fundraising events team to produce high-quality special events and major donor programming around the country. The Development department engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund. The team works on special events, institutional gifts, individual direct solicitation as well as major donor mail, email and phone programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled in project management, able to work collaboratively across teams, and committed to racial justice. This position offers an opportunity to grow fundraising skills in a large environmental advocacy organization with a multifaceted team of fundraisers.
Responsibilities :
Working with the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager, coordinate all aspects of LCV’s major donor fundraising events and donor-focused cultivation programs.
Support programming for all donor and member-focused webinars, including scheduling, speaker outreach, and program creation, working with the events team to ensure a diverse pool of speakers across all event programming, and focusing on accurately portraying LCV’s racial justice and equity work within our event programming.
Work with the fundraising marketing team to draft and coordinate all communications for events, including host and host committee letters, invitations, event programs, special guest outreach, acknowledgments, and post-event follow up, working with the Donor Engagement and Events Manager to ensure that materials reflect the organization’s values and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Research and coordinate logistics with venues and vendors, including supporting the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager in researching vendors who are led by historically underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ owned businesses.
Work with the fundraising operations team to organize event outreach lists and maintain accurate information in the Salesforce donor database.
Maintain event pages in LCV’s event software, Swoogo, and serve as in-house expert on the platform.
Serve as a point person for event invitees, hosts, and vendors.
Maintain all event data tracking, including registration, seating, attendance, and special requests.
Update event budgets and process all vendor payments.
Design and manage event web pages, online donation forms, and email templates, working closely with other development team members to ensure forms are accessible to donors.
Staff in-person and virtual events, including technical support for virtual events, and build strong relationships with Board of Directors, donors, speakers and vendors. Coordinate with executive leadership on day of events to ensure speakers and related materials are prepared.
Work closely with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure events, program activities, and materials are in compliance with campaign finance laws and regulations.
Manage the events team’s email and outreach calendar, in coordination with development marketing and online engagement teams.
Write and track all speaker requests.
Maintain and order supplies for events, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 2 years experience working in a fundraising, administrative, or customer service role. Experience working in donor databases, coordinating projects and working with key stakeholders including major donors, board members, consultants, or organizational leadership. Preferred - Event planning experience. Experience working with event software and the Salesforce database. Experience working in a nonprofit, political organization or campaign. Experience organizing data and lists, creating invitations and other marketing materials, coordinating virtual meetings or events using online platforms.
Skills: Excellent organization and project management skills. Strong written and oral communications skills Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Adept at developing and maintaining systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Ability to work across teams and departments to achieve shared goals. Interest in issue advocacy or political work.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection, environmental justice and mission of LCV.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites, and must be able to occasionally move objects up to 20 pounds as part of event coordination. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through April 30, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator” in the subject line by March 15, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO joined forces with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our collective conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance the leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national policy scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an Arizona Field Coordinator to lead efforts to build and expand HECHO’s visibility, influence, outreach and advocacy activities in Arizona.
Initially reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted outreach strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that advance HECHO’s policy and strategic priorities in Arizona. This position will require a willingness to travel by vehicle throughout Arizona to meet with leaders individually, organize meetings and events, and to build relationships on behalf of HECHO. This is a full-time, position for candidates based in Phoenix or the surrounding suburbs (d ue to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ).
Key responsibilities:
Represent HECHO and build working relationships with members of the HECHO Advisory Board, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), partner non-profits, the media, the donor community, and governmental entities at the local, state, and federal levels to increase HECHO’s conservation impact, level of support, and visibility throughout Arizona.
Cultivate authentic, mutually beneficial relationships with Hispanic local and state elected and community leaders to build and nurture the HCLC and Digital Advocacy Network.
Mobilize Hispanic leader support for federal, state, and local conservation policies, including combating climate change, protecting public lands and water resources, restoring wildlife habitat connectivity, and advancing environmental justice goals.
Communicate effectively with the Advisory Board and HCLC leaders – providing all information necessary to function properly and to inspire their active engagement and support of local and national activities.
Develop field workplans and organizing tactics (i.e. cafecitos, roundtables, field trips, days of action) that are aligned with HECHO priorities.
Work with HECHO staff to create targeted outreach materials (i.e. press releases, letters to the editor, blogs, factsheets, petitions, digital content) to help generate local media, mobilize grasstops leaders and grassroots activists, and engage with and influence elected and appointed officials on our policy priorities.
Identify emerging issues and seek opportunities for additional funding and capacity-building for HECHO.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to community-building and movement-building for social change
A working knowledge of Arizona’s land and water issues, traditional land/water use and Hispano communities, conservation community, government, and regulatory agencies.
Proven ability to implement core tactics of organizing, which may include: grasstops mobilization, policy-maker engagement, earned/opinion media generation, phone banking, and coalition-building.
Excels working in diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic professional environments.
Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to identify priorities and complete work independently and as an integral member of the team.
Familiarity of and demonstrated commitment to Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
Excellent communication skills including writing and public speaking.
An ability and willingness to travel as required and to work flexible hours outside a 9-5 schedule.
Conversational Spanish language skills preferred.
Experience:
Relevant/related professional experience, including grasstops leader mobilization, issue or policy advocacy, strategic campaign planning and management, virtual organizing, digital advocacy, public speaking, and/or media relations.
Demonstrated experience working with rural, under-served communities, or environmental justice communities.
Experience with interfacing with and effectively engaging diverse groups (staff, volunteers, stakeholders, politicians, agency partners, etc.)
Relevant experience incorporating the perspectives of frontline communities or communities of color in the impact and outcomes of decision-making.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume and cover letter that helps us understand your knowledge about public lands and water issues, as well as your experience with grasstops mobilization.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Feb 18, 2022
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) was created in 2013 to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. In 2017, HECHO joined forces with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) through a unique and mutually beneficial partnership built upon values of inclusion and equity and a commitment to elevating underrepresented perspectives as part of our collective conservation missions.
HECHO provides a platform for Hispanics to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public lands conservation issues, enhance the leadership capacity of Hispanic leaders, and promote Hispanic cultural heritage and connections to nature. While our focus is on the conservation of public lands in the American Southwest, our work has a national policy scope and impact. To achieve our mission of empowering Hispanic leaders to engage their communities in the conservation of our nation’s public lands, we are seeking an Arizona Field Coordinator to lead efforts to build and expand HECHO’s visibility, influence, outreach and advocacy activities in Arizona.
Initially reporting to the HECHO Executive Director, the Field Coordinator will be responsible for deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted outreach strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that advance HECHO’s policy and strategic priorities in Arizona. This position will require a willingness to travel by vehicle throughout Arizona to meet with leaders individually, organize meetings and events, and to build relationships on behalf of HECHO. This is a full-time, position for candidates based in Phoenix or the surrounding suburbs (d ue to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions ).
Key responsibilities:
Represent HECHO and build working relationships with members of the HECHO Advisory Board, HECHO’s Hispanic Conservation Leadership Council (HCLC), partner non-profits, the media, the donor community, and governmental entities at the local, state, and federal levels to increase HECHO’s conservation impact, level of support, and visibility throughout Arizona.
Cultivate authentic, mutually beneficial relationships with Hispanic local and state elected and community leaders to build and nurture the HCLC and Digital Advocacy Network.
Mobilize Hispanic leader support for federal, state, and local conservation policies, including combating climate change, protecting public lands and water resources, restoring wildlife habitat connectivity, and advancing environmental justice goals.
Communicate effectively with the Advisory Board and HCLC leaders – providing all information necessary to function properly and to inspire their active engagement and support of local and national activities.
Develop field workplans and organizing tactics (i.e. cafecitos, roundtables, field trips, days of action) that are aligned with HECHO priorities.
Work with HECHO staff to create targeted outreach materials (i.e. press releases, letters to the editor, blogs, factsheets, petitions, digital content) to help generate local media, mobilize grasstops leaders and grassroots activists, and engage with and influence elected and appointed officials on our policy priorities.
Identify emerging issues and seek opportunities for additional funding and capacity-building for HECHO.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated commitment to community-building and movement-building for social change
A working knowledge of Arizona’s land and water issues, traditional land/water use and Hispano communities, conservation community, government, and regulatory agencies.
Proven ability to implement core tactics of organizing, which may include: grasstops mobilization, policy-maker engagement, earned/opinion media generation, phone banking, and coalition-building.
Excels working in diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic professional environments.
Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to identify priorities and complete work independently and as an integral member of the team.
Familiarity of and demonstrated commitment to Hispanic heritage, in particular cultural and historical connections to the land, air, and water, and ability to share knowledge in a culturally responsive way.
Excellent communication skills including writing and public speaking.
An ability and willingness to travel as required and to work flexible hours outside a 9-5 schedule.
Conversational Spanish language skills preferred.
Experience:
Relevant/related professional experience, including grasstops leader mobilization, issue or policy advocacy, strategic campaign planning and management, virtual organizing, digital advocacy, public speaking, and/or media relations.
Demonstrated experience working with rural, under-served communities, or environmental justice communities.
Experience with interfacing with and effectively engaging diverse groups (staff, volunteers, stakeholders, politicians, agency partners, etc.)
Relevant experience incorporating the perspectives of frontline communities or communities of color in the impact and outcomes of decision-making.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and manage activities independently.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume and cover letter that helps us understand your knowledge about public lands and water issues, as well as your experience with grasstops mobilization.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Title: Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator
Department: Development
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Donor Engagement
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Salary Range (depending on experience): $52,676-$61,793
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator who will work closely with the fundraising events team to produce high-quality special events and major donor programming around the country. The Development department engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund. The team works on special events, institutional gifts, individual direct solicitation as well as major donor mail, email and phone programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled in project management, able to work collaboratively across teams, and committed to racial justice. This position offers an opportunity to grow fundraising skills in a large environmental advocacy organization with a multifaceted team of fundraisers.
Responsibilities :
Working with the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager, coordinate all aspects of LCV’s major donor fundraising events and donor-focused cultivation programs.
Support programming for all donor and member-focused webinars, including scheduling, speaker outreach, and program creation, working with the events team to ensure a diverse pool of speakers across all event programming, and focusing on accurately portraying LCV’s racial justice and equity work within our event programming.
Work with the fundraising marketing team to draft and coordinate all communications for events, including host and host committee letters, invitations, event programs, special guest outreach, acknowledgments, and post-event follow up, working with the Donor Engagement and Events Manager to ensure that materials reflect the organization’s values and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Research and coordinate logistics with venues and vendors, including supporting the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager in researching vendors who are led by historically underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ owned businesses.
Work with the fundraising operations team to organize event outreach lists and maintain accurate information in the Salesforce donor database.
Maintain event pages in LCV’s event software, Swoogo, and serve as in-house expert on the platform.
Serve as a point person for event invitees, hosts, and vendors.
Maintain all event data tracking, including registration, seating, attendance, and special requests.
Update event budgets and process all vendor payments.
Design and manage event web pages, online donation forms, and email templates, working closely with other development team members to ensure forms are accessible to donors.
Staff in-person and virtual events, including technical support for virtual events, and build strong relationships with Board of Directors, donors, speakers and vendors. Coordinate with executive leadership on day of events to ensure speakers and related materials are prepared.
Work closely with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure events, program activities, and materials are in compliance with campaign finance laws and regulations.
Manage the events team’s email and outreach calendar, in coordination with development marketing and online engagement teams.
Write and track all speaker requests.
Maintain and order supplies for events, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 2 years experience working in a fundraising, administrative, or customer service role. Experience working in donor databases, coordinating projects and working with key stakeholders including major donors, board members, consultants, or organizational leadership. Preferred - Event planning experience. Experience working with event software and the Salesforce database. Experience working in a nonprofit, political organization or campaign. Experience organizing data and lists, creating invitations and other marketing materials, coordinating virtual meetings or events using online platforms.
Skills: Excellent organization and project management skills. Strong written and oral communications skills Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Adept at developing and maintaining systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Ability to work across teams and departments to achieve shared goals. Interest in issue advocacy or political work.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection, environmental justice and mission of LCV.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites, and must be able to occasionally move objects up to 20 pounds as part of event coordination. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator” in the subject line by January 9, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Dec 14, 2021
Full time
Title: Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator
Department: Development
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Donor Engagement
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: B
Salary Range (depending on experience): $52,676-$61,793
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator who will work closely with the fundraising events team to produce high-quality special events and major donor programming around the country. The Development department engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund. The team works on special events, institutional gifts, individual direct solicitation as well as major donor mail, email and phone programs. The ideal candidate is highly organized, skilled in project management, able to work collaboratively across teams, and committed to racial justice. This position offers an opportunity to grow fundraising skills in a large environmental advocacy organization with a multifaceted team of fundraisers.
Responsibilities :
Working with the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager, coordinate all aspects of LCV’s major donor fundraising events and donor-focused cultivation programs.
Support programming for all donor and member-focused webinars, including scheduling, speaker outreach, and program creation, working with the events team to ensure a diverse pool of speakers across all event programming, and focusing on accurately portraying LCV’s racial justice and equity work within our event programming.
Work with the fundraising marketing team to draft and coordinate all communications for events, including host and host committee letters, invitations, event programs, special guest outreach, acknowledgments, and post-event follow up, working with the Donor Engagement and Events Manager to ensure that materials reflect the organization’s values and commitment to racial justice and equity.
Research and coordinate logistics with venues and vendors, including supporting the Director of Donor Engagement and Donor Engagement and Events Manager in researching vendors who are led by historically underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ owned businesses.
Work with the fundraising operations team to organize event outreach lists and maintain accurate information in the Salesforce donor database.
Maintain event pages in LCV’s event software, Swoogo, and serve as in-house expert on the platform.
Serve as a point person for event invitees, hosts, and vendors.
Maintain all event data tracking, including registration, seating, attendance, and special requests.
Update event budgets and process all vendor payments.
Design and manage event web pages, online donation forms, and email templates, working closely with other development team members to ensure forms are accessible to donors.
Staff in-person and virtual events, including technical support for virtual events, and build strong relationships with Board of Directors, donors, speakers and vendors. Coordinate with executive leadership on day of events to ensure speakers and related materials are prepared.
Work closely with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure events, program activities, and materials are in compliance with campaign finance laws and regulations.
Manage the events team’s email and outreach calendar, in coordination with development marketing and online engagement teams.
Write and track all speaker requests.
Maintain and order supplies for events, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 2 years experience working in a fundraising, administrative, or customer service role. Experience working in donor databases, coordinating projects and working with key stakeholders including major donors, board members, consultants, or organizational leadership. Preferred - Event planning experience. Experience working with event software and the Salesforce database. Experience working in a nonprofit, political organization or campaign. Experience organizing data and lists, creating invitations and other marketing materials, coordinating virtual meetings or events using online platforms.
Skills: Excellent organization and project management skills. Strong written and oral communications skills Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Adept at developing and maintaining systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Ability to work across teams and departments to achieve shared goals. Interest in issue advocacy or political work.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection, environmental justice and mission of LCV.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites, and must be able to occasionally move objects up to 20 pounds as part of event coordination. Able to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed; ability and willingness to travel up to 10% as needed. This position is based in Washington, DC. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Donor Engagement and Events Coordinator” in the subject line by January 9, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
National Wildlife Federation
Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI; or Chicago, IL
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF)’s Great Lakes Regional Center (GLRC) is a leading voice for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes. We are one of the only Great Lakes organizations that combine policy, legal, communications, educational, and scientific expertise to educate decision makers, inform public policy, and conduct public outreach efforts, working multiple communities to lift up shared priorities. We are trusted conveners and collaborators, leveraging the strengths of multiple sectors and organizations to achieve direct results for the Great Lakes. We are centering equity and justice throughout our work and partnerships, and have significantly adjusted our scope of work to incorporate a deeper focus on water affordability and access in addition to environmental justice concerns about drinking water quality.
In the wake of the ongoing lead poisoning, wide-spread contamination from unregulated “forever chemicals” (such as PFAS) and structural inequities in access to clean, affordable water in the Great Lakes region, particularly for communities of color, the GLRC is building and expanding our work to ensure that all communities in the Great Lakes region have access to clean, safe water. As our Drinking Water Policy Coordinator you will coordinate campaigns focused on water infrastructure and affordability, access to clean water for all, and threats to drinking water and wildlife from emerging chemicals of concern (like PFAS). This work will include coordinating closely with the many Coalitions and Networks NWF is involved in to ensure strategic alignment and collaboration on drinking water issues at the state and federal levels. You will report to the Associate Director of the GLRC and work closely with the Great Lakes Policy Director and the Regional Executive Director to develop and advocate for strong policies and practices to ensure safe, clean drinking water within the region and to provide strategic support on high priority drinking water policy needs for the GLRC.
Your major responsibilities include:
Help develop and coordinate a robust regional campaign advocating for equitable access for all communities to clean, affordable drinking water.
Grow and coordinate the Chemicals of Emerging Concern campaign, with a specific focus on PFAS.
Build and expand on robust, authentic relationships with on the ground community members engaged in drinking water and chemicals work.
Collaborate with other NGOs and coalition efforts focused on clean drinking water.
Serve as a liaison within NWF and NWF-affiliated networks – including our National Advocacy Center and Clean Water For All, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, the Great Lakes Business Network and the Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition – to leverage NWF’s drinking water policy work.
Center equity and justice – as well as direct connections to NWF affiliate priorities where possible – to help provide vulnerable communities with the resources and tools needed to eliminate these threats to people and wildlife.
Work with the communications team to identify, develop, and execute opportunities for promoting our work and advancing campaign objectives.
Support the NWF GLRC leadership team as needed on high priority water policy issues.
Qualifications:
Candidates should bring a commitment to the mission of the National Wildlife Federation, including the nonpartisan, science-based, equity-centered and collaborative approach of the Federation to achieve its mission and strategic plan outcomes.
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience working on environmental or conservation issues and/or with water infrastructure/affordability and/or chemicals of concern
Ability to assess policy options and scientific data
Excellent writing and communication skills
High level of equity and justice competencies
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize work and meet deadlines
Ability to handle multiple demands and different priorities
Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships that can translate into working in various types of impacted communities
Ability to be nimble, including shifting time and resources to emerging drinking water crises as they arise
Familiarity with the current policies and laws governing drinking water issues and/or how they are impacting communities in the region directly
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Location and Travel Requirements:
Preference for location in Ann Arbor, MI (our home office), Chicago or Detroit. Consideration for outstanding candidates in other locations in MN, WI, IL, IN, OH or MI.
Travel required for decision maker meetings, regional meetings, and for national leadership meetings as appropriate. Approximately 1-3 days per month once travel resumes for NWF.
Frequent local travel to connect with staff working remotely and partner organizations. Approximately 2-5 days per month.
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position pays $45,000 – $50,000 (commensurate with experience and skill set).
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be reviewed after January 4, 2022. Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Nov 29, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF)’s Great Lakes Regional Center (GLRC) is a leading voice for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes. We are one of the only Great Lakes organizations that combine policy, legal, communications, educational, and scientific expertise to educate decision makers, inform public policy, and conduct public outreach efforts, working multiple communities to lift up shared priorities. We are trusted conveners and collaborators, leveraging the strengths of multiple sectors and organizations to achieve direct results for the Great Lakes. We are centering equity and justice throughout our work and partnerships, and have significantly adjusted our scope of work to incorporate a deeper focus on water affordability and access in addition to environmental justice concerns about drinking water quality.
In the wake of the ongoing lead poisoning, wide-spread contamination from unregulated “forever chemicals” (such as PFAS) and structural inequities in access to clean, affordable water in the Great Lakes region, particularly for communities of color, the GLRC is building and expanding our work to ensure that all communities in the Great Lakes region have access to clean, safe water. As our Drinking Water Policy Coordinator you will coordinate campaigns focused on water infrastructure and affordability, access to clean water for all, and threats to drinking water and wildlife from emerging chemicals of concern (like PFAS). This work will include coordinating closely with the many Coalitions and Networks NWF is involved in to ensure strategic alignment and collaboration on drinking water issues at the state and federal levels. You will report to the Associate Director of the GLRC and work closely with the Great Lakes Policy Director and the Regional Executive Director to develop and advocate for strong policies and practices to ensure safe, clean drinking water within the region and to provide strategic support on high priority drinking water policy needs for the GLRC.
Your major responsibilities include:
Help develop and coordinate a robust regional campaign advocating for equitable access for all communities to clean, affordable drinking water.
Grow and coordinate the Chemicals of Emerging Concern campaign, with a specific focus on PFAS.
Build and expand on robust, authentic relationships with on the ground community members engaged in drinking water and chemicals work.
Collaborate with other NGOs and coalition efforts focused on clean drinking water.
Serve as a liaison within NWF and NWF-affiliated networks – including our National Advocacy Center and Clean Water For All, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, the Great Lakes Business Network and the Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition – to leverage NWF’s drinking water policy work.
Center equity and justice – as well as direct connections to NWF affiliate priorities where possible – to help provide vulnerable communities with the resources and tools needed to eliminate these threats to people and wildlife.
Work with the communications team to identify, develop, and execute opportunities for promoting our work and advancing campaign objectives.
Support the NWF GLRC leadership team as needed on high priority water policy issues.
Qualifications:
Candidates should bring a commitment to the mission of the National Wildlife Federation, including the nonpartisan, science-based, equity-centered and collaborative approach of the Federation to achieve its mission and strategic plan outcomes.
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience working on environmental or conservation issues and/or with water infrastructure/affordability and/or chemicals of concern
Ability to assess policy options and scientific data
Excellent writing and communication skills
High level of equity and justice competencies
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize work and meet deadlines
Ability to handle multiple demands and different priorities
Demonstrated ability to develop and build relationships that can translate into working in various types of impacted communities
Ability to be nimble, including shifting time and resources to emerging drinking water crises as they arise
Familiarity with the current policies and laws governing drinking water issues and/or how they are impacting communities in the region directly
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Location and Travel Requirements:
Preference for location in Ann Arbor, MI (our home office), Chicago or Detroit. Consideration for outstanding candidates in other locations in MN, WI, IL, IN, OH or MI.
Travel required for decision maker meetings, regional meetings, and for national leadership meetings as appropriate. Approximately 1-3 days per month once travel resumes for NWF.
Frequent local travel to connect with staff working remotely and partner organizations. Approximately 2-5 days per month.
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Compensation and Benefits:
This position pays $45,000 – $50,000 (commensurate with experience and skill set).
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), 10 holidays, and 3 floating holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
Application:
Applications will be reviewed after January 4, 2022. Candidates should submit both a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
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.
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
We are looking for a Senior Coordinator, International Communications and Media, to join our international team in Washington, DC . For the past thirty years, the National Wildlife Federation has worked internationally to protect wildlife habitat in key regions of the tropics. The goal of our international work is to eliminate tropical deforestation and human rights abuses driven by the production of globally traded agricultural commodities (soy, beef, leather, palm oil, cocoa, pulp and paper).
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the communications and multi-media work associated with a project that aims to reduce deforestation and habitat loss driven by the expansion of cattle production in Brazil and Paraguay. You will work closely alongside NWF’s International team and Communications team to develop and implement communications plans, conduct outreach to journalists and media, produce written content, develop stakeholder engagement materials, manage social media accounts and microsites, and help contribute to the overall success of the project.
In this role you will:
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to support efforts aimed at reducing deforestation and habitat loss associated with the production and sourcing of cattle from the Brazilian Amazon, Brazilian Cerrado and Gran Chaco of Paraguay.
Work closely with NWF staff and partners to produce and publish stakeholder engagement materials that make compelling business-oriented arguments that support deforestation-free and conversion-free (DCF) commitments and implementation by meatpackers and other key actors in Brazil and Paraguay.
Engage with journalists and media in the U.S., Europe, Brazil and Paraguay to elevate and expand the reach of our work, including writing journalist notes, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, press releases, sponsored content, op-eds, etc.
Produce written content and lead the assembly of stakeholder engagement materials (blogs, factsheets, reports, infographics, videos, etc.), including writing, copyediting, photo/video selection, layout, design and publication.
Oversee the updating, posting, and tracking of metrics across our international social media accounts and issue-based microsites.
Liaise with NWF’s domestic communications, online operations, and digital departments.
Represent NWF during calls, meetings and events with partners and external stakeholders.
Provide support for grant reporting and help track grant deliverables.
Carry out general administrative and operational tasks to help ensure the success of the project.
Qualifications:
At least 3 years of relevant experience.
Excellent writing and communication skills. Requires complete fluency in English.
Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
Experience developing professional factsheets, reports, infographics, and presentations.
Experience managing organizational social media accounts.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills. Attention to detail is essential.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Ability to work well with diverse stakeholders and groups.
Ability to convey complex information to non-expert audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional proficiency (near fluency) in both Spanish and Portuguese.
Experience copyediting and/or translating material between English and Spanish and/or Portuguese
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field.
Experience engaging with journalists and media.
Experience with WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Constant Contact or other email marketing software, Canva, Cision, and Hootsuite.
Experience working with international teams and partners.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Travel:
There will be some domestic and international travel when deemed safe and appropriate
Compensation and benefits:
This position pays between $55,000 - $60,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
COVID Consideration:
The National Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice. We are currently starting our positions as remote, but will transition to onsite work when our offices re-open, expected to be in early 2022. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition to join the National Wildlife Federation.
Application:
We strive to increase equity and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to equity and justice at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Title : Vice President, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports: To : Senior Vice President of Development
Positions Reporting to This Position : Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement, Digital Marketing Coordinator
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-IV
Salary Range (depending on experience): $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising who will design and direct the organization’s efforts to significantly expand, engage, and diversify our base of grassroots funders and activists. The Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising is responsible for the planning, management, development and growth of the grassroots file and budget across all channels. The membership and direct response fundraising team will be growing in 2022.
The ideal candidate is a creative, experienced marketer who is a skilled leader in both program and staff development and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of the strategies, structure, and operating systems to achieve short- and long-term direct response fundraising and advocacy program goals at LCV.
Design and consistently improve the member experience, ensuring strong donor acknowledgement, engagement, and recognition processes and activities that ultimately moves them into personal relationship-based development efforts.
Ensure that LCV’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently and includes a racial justice and equity lens.
Develop a significantly more racially and generationally diverse membership base. Create a strategic and coordinated fundraising plan and schedule, centered on racial justice and equity, for both online and offline communications.
Collaborate across the fundraising team to ensure we are implementing strategies that move activists and grassroots donors up the fundraising ladder.
Through careful analytics and reporting, ensure the program maximizes revenue and return on investment.
Lead the growth marketing strategy and execution of a well-established, but constantly evolving monthly giving program, ensuring the program’s budgetary goals are accurately established and met.
Build and develop a diverse, skilled team of staff and outside vendors to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution.
Work with LCV program, development and communications managers to develop, coordinate and lead the engagement of LCV members in advocacy.
Serve as the primary lead on the direct marketing program’s budgeting process, monitoring program revenue and expenses, analyzing and interpreting program results to consistently innovate and improve performance.
Improve segmentation and messaging to create a personal and positive experience for donors and activists through email, informed by analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, social media data mining).
Support preparation of annual revenue and expense targets and manage spending to stay within budget.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing. Experience leading strategy and execution of a mid-large scale, multi-channel, direct response fundraising operation. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Experience leading overall strategy of a robust direct marking program as well as day to day implementation of managing a complex direct marketing program. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth including upgrades and lapsed strategies. Preferred - Issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment- balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently- demonstrated ability to work well with tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Track record utilizing innovative strategies to dramatically grow membership and maximize fundraising efforts. Proven management skills and ability to foster professional development of staff. Senior leadership track record of working across all program areas to develop, coordinate and help lead messaging, volunteer recruitment and engagement for the organization. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance, sometimes competing, internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Strong vendor management and negotiation including strong interpersonal relationships and communications.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods . The location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to accommodate east coast hours (9 am - 6 pm ET) and travel for staff retreats, conferences and trainings as needed. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "VP, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising” in the subject line no later than February 28, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Nov 01, 2021
Full time
Title : Vice President, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports: To : Senior Vice President of Development
Positions Reporting to This Position : Director of Monthly Giving and Online Engagement, Digital Marketing Coordinator
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-IV
Salary Range (depending on experience): $125,000-$170,000
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising who will design and direct the organization’s efforts to significantly expand, engage, and diversify our base of grassroots funders and activists. The Vice President of Membership & Direct Response Fundraising is responsible for the planning, management, development and growth of the grassroots file and budget across all channels. The membership and direct response fundraising team will be growing in 2022.
The ideal candidate is a creative, experienced marketer who is a skilled leader in both program and staff development and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of the strategies, structure, and operating systems to achieve short- and long-term direct response fundraising and advocacy program goals at LCV.
Design and consistently improve the member experience, ensuring strong donor acknowledgement, engagement, and recognition processes and activities that ultimately moves them into personal relationship-based development efforts.
Ensure that LCV’s brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently and includes a racial justice and equity lens.
Develop a significantly more racially and generationally diverse membership base. Create a strategic and coordinated fundraising plan and schedule, centered on racial justice and equity, for both online and offline communications.
Collaborate across the fundraising team to ensure we are implementing strategies that move activists and grassroots donors up the fundraising ladder.
Through careful analytics and reporting, ensure the program maximizes revenue and return on investment.
Lead the growth marketing strategy and execution of a well-established, but constantly evolving monthly giving program, ensuring the program’s budgetary goals are accurately established and met.
Build and develop a diverse, skilled team of staff and outside vendors to ensure timely and accurate campaign execution.
Work with LCV program, development and communications managers to develop, coordinate and lead the engagement of LCV members in advocacy.
Serve as the primary lead on the direct marketing program’s budgeting process, monitoring program revenue and expenses, analyzing and interpreting program results to consistently innovate and improve performance.
Improve segmentation and messaging to create a personal and positive experience for donors and activists through email, informed by analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, social media data mining).
Support preparation of annual revenue and expense targets and manage spending to stay within budget.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - Minimum of ten years experience in direct marketing. Experience leading strategy and execution of a mid-large scale, multi-channel, direct response fundraising operation. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Experience leading overall strategy of a robust direct marking program as well as day to day implementation of managing a complex direct marketing program. Experience utilizing analytics, data segmentation and reporting to leverage and maximize growth including upgrades and lapsed strategies. Preferred - Issue advocacy and/or electoral campaign experience. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters.
Skills: Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment- balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently- demonstrated ability to work well with tight deadlines while handling multiple assignments. Track record utilizing innovative strategies to dramatically grow membership and maximize fundraising efforts. Proven management skills and ability to foster professional development of staff. Senior leadership track record of working across all program areas to develop, coordinate and help lead messaging, volunteer recruitment and engagement for the organization. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities and balance, sometimes competing, internal constituencies. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Strong vendor management and negotiation including strong interpersonal relationships and communications.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods . The location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be able to accommodate east coast hours (9 am - 6 pm ET) and travel for staff retreats, conferences and trainings as needed. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "VP, Membership & Direct Response Fundraising” in the subject line no later than February 28, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Description
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Hope College seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track position beginning in the Fall of 2022. We are seeking a colleague who can teach in both the environmental science and geology programs, so candidates whose work intersects with aspects of environmental geology will be well-positioned. The applicant must have the potential to establish a nationally recognized, funded, and robust undergraduate research program and be able to articulate both specific research plans that involve undergraduate students and a long-term research vision. Teaching responsibilities in environmental science will depend on the background of the candidate and will include some combination of Introduction to Environmental Science , Local Environmental Systems , Global Physical Systems , Laboratory Methods in Environmental Science , and Advanced Environmental Seminar . In geology, the applicant will teach introductory courses in geology as well as one or more upper-level courses in environmental geology, structural geology, economic geology, or geomorphology. About the Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences The department offers undergraduate majors and minors in both geology and environmental science. Faculty-mentored undergraduate research and integration of fieldwork into teaching are major emphases of the department. The department has four full-time faculty members and a part-time laboratory coordinator. See https://hope.edu/academics/geological-environmental-sciences/ for more information.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in geology is required. This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship. Hope College is committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith. The college’s board, faculty, administration and staff are committed to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.
Application Instructions
Applications are accepted online at www.hope.edu/employment/faculty . Preliminary inquiries may be e-mailed to Dr. Brian Bodenbender, bodenbender@hope.edu . As part of the online application candidates will upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted for the initial application), and a statement of teaching philosophy and competencies. In addition, candidates will submit names and contact information for three referees who the college will contact directly to submit letters of reference. Applicants will also submit a statement describing their fit to the mission of Hope College ( https://hope.edu/about/mission.html ). As it may not be addressed elsewhere in the application, applicants should devote particular attention to the Christian aspect of the mission statement and their personal engagement with faith and/or a faith community. Review of completed applications will begin October 31; the application deadline is December 24, 2021.
About Hope College
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-educational and residential education to 3,150 undergraduate students from 37 states and more than 36 countries. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for its invitational ecumenical Christian atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings. Hope's beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, and fewer than seven miles from Lake Michigan. At Hope College, accomplished faculty and staff mentor students to recognize the interconnectedness of the world and cultivate the skills, perspectives and habits that help them flourish inside and outside the classroom. Recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, Hope provides exceptional professional preparation and life-changing educational experiences that equip students for success after graduation. The college has consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives . Hope College is financially sound, with more than 50 consecutive years of balanced budgets, an endowment of approximately $230 million, and no deferred maintenance, and over $140 million invested in the construction of new facilities during the past 12 years. Since 2015, the college has completed three new buildings—the Kruizenga Art Museum (2015), the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts (2015) and the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center (2017). The next facility to be built will be a new home for the college's Campus Ministries programs, which is slated for completion in fall 2019. In 2015, Hope College launched its 10-year strategic plan, Hope for the World: 2025 , which consists of six goals, focused on: academics; Christian formation; global engagement; community; reputation and influence; and value. Developed by the campus community, the strategic plan supports the college's mission, "to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith." Hope College is a community that aspires to be faithful, welcoming and transformational (see https://hope.edu/about/christian.html). Accordingly, the college is committed to being a place where all experience a sense of belonging. Students of all faiths—and no faith—are welcome at Hope, as are students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. In 2018-19, 18 percent of the student body identified as a race other than Caucasian. On Hope’s campus, there is broad understanding that, in order to best prepare students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, the college must have diversity among its faculty and staff. Twenty-four percent of Hope’s tenure-track faculty are from underrepresented groups, coming from both the U.S. and abroad. About Holland Holland, Michigan is located in the heart of West Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The city is known for being a friendly college town, a beautiful vacation destination, and annual host of both the Tulip Time Festival and Tulipanes Festival. With a city population of 33,000, Holland resides within the greater Holland-Zeeland area populated by 100,000 -- 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2.5 hours from Ann Arbor and Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit. Holland features a picturesque downtown just steps from the Hope College campus -- home to restaurants, cafés, shops and a popular farmer's market -- as well as miles of sandy beaches, nationally ranked school districts and charming parks throughout the surrounding area. In recent years, Holland has earned recognition for being one of the “Best Beach Towns to Live In” (WalletHub, 2018), “Prettiest Towns” (Architectural Digest, 2018) and “Best Cities for Global Trade” (Global Trade Magazine, 2017) as well as the #1 “Best Small City to Start a Business” (WalletHub 2018). The City of Holland has also earned several top honors for the “America in Bloom” competition, including awards for "Environmental Efforts" and “Coolest Downtown.” The Holland area is strengthened by its diversity, with people of color comprising 33% of the city's population. The Latinx community is particularly vibrant, accounting for 24% of Holland residents. For more about neighborhoods, recreation, businesses and life in Holland, visit the city’s “Live in Holland Michigan” website (https://liveinhollandmichigan.com/). Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Sep 02, 2021
Full time
Description
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Hope College seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track position beginning in the Fall of 2022. We are seeking a colleague who can teach in both the environmental science and geology programs, so candidates whose work intersects with aspects of environmental geology will be well-positioned. The applicant must have the potential to establish a nationally recognized, funded, and robust undergraduate research program and be able to articulate both specific research plans that involve undergraduate students and a long-term research vision. Teaching responsibilities in environmental science will depend on the background of the candidate and will include some combination of Introduction to Environmental Science , Local Environmental Systems , Global Physical Systems , Laboratory Methods in Environmental Science , and Advanced Environmental Seminar . In geology, the applicant will teach introductory courses in geology as well as one or more upper-level courses in environmental geology, structural geology, economic geology, or geomorphology. About the Department of Geological & Environmental Sciences The department offers undergraduate majors and minors in both geology and environmental science. Faculty-mentored undergraduate research and integration of fieldwork into teaching are major emphases of the department. The department has four full-time faculty members and a part-time laboratory coordinator. See https://hope.edu/academics/geological-environmental-sciences/ for more information.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in geology is required. This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship. Hope College is committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith. The college’s board, faculty, administration and staff are committed to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.
Application Instructions
Applications are accepted online at www.hope.edu/employment/faculty . Preliminary inquiries may be e-mailed to Dr. Brian Bodenbender, bodenbender@hope.edu . As part of the online application candidates will upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted for the initial application), and a statement of teaching philosophy and competencies. In addition, candidates will submit names and contact information for three referees who the college will contact directly to submit letters of reference. Applicants will also submit a statement describing their fit to the mission of Hope College ( https://hope.edu/about/mission.html ). As it may not be addressed elsewhere in the application, applicants should devote particular attention to the Christian aspect of the mission statement and their personal engagement with faith and/or a faith community. Review of completed applications will begin October 31; the application deadline is December 24, 2021.
About Hope College
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-educational and residential education to 3,150 undergraduate students from 37 states and more than 36 countries. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for its invitational ecumenical Christian atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings. Hope's beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, and fewer than seven miles from Lake Michigan. At Hope College, accomplished faculty and staff mentor students to recognize the interconnectedness of the world and cultivate the skills, perspectives and habits that help them flourish inside and outside the classroom. Recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, Hope provides exceptional professional preparation and life-changing educational experiences that equip students for success after graduation. The college has consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives . Hope College is financially sound, with more than 50 consecutive years of balanced budgets, an endowment of approximately $230 million, and no deferred maintenance, and over $140 million invested in the construction of new facilities during the past 12 years. Since 2015, the college has completed three new buildings—the Kruizenga Art Museum (2015), the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts (2015) and the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center (2017). The next facility to be built will be a new home for the college's Campus Ministries programs, which is slated for completion in fall 2019. In 2015, Hope College launched its 10-year strategic plan, Hope for the World: 2025 , which consists of six goals, focused on: academics; Christian formation; global engagement; community; reputation and influence; and value. Developed by the campus community, the strategic plan supports the college's mission, "to educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and co-curricular programs of recognized excellence in the liberal arts and in the context of the historic Christian faith." Hope College is a community that aspires to be faithful, welcoming and transformational (see https://hope.edu/about/christian.html). Accordingly, the college is committed to being a place where all experience a sense of belonging. Students of all faiths—and no faith—are welcome at Hope, as are students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. In 2018-19, 18 percent of the student body identified as a race other than Caucasian. On Hope’s campus, there is broad understanding that, in order to best prepare students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, the college must have diversity among its faculty and staff. Twenty-four percent of Hope’s tenure-track faculty are from underrepresented groups, coming from both the U.S. and abroad. About Holland Holland, Michigan is located in the heart of West Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The city is known for being a friendly college town, a beautiful vacation destination, and annual host of both the Tulip Time Festival and Tulipanes Festival. With a city population of 33,000, Holland resides within the greater Holland-Zeeland area populated by 100,000 -- 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2.5 hours from Ann Arbor and Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit. Holland features a picturesque downtown just steps from the Hope College campus -- home to restaurants, cafés, shops and a popular farmer's market -- as well as miles of sandy beaches, nationally ranked school districts and charming parks throughout the surrounding area. In recent years, Holland has earned recognition for being one of the “Best Beach Towns to Live In” (WalletHub, 2018), “Prettiest Towns” (Architectural Digest, 2018) and “Best Cities for Global Trade” (Global Trade Magazine, 2017) as well as the #1 “Best Small City to Start a Business” (WalletHub 2018). The City of Holland has also earned several top honors for the “America in Bloom” competition, including awards for "Environmental Efforts" and “Coolest Downtown.” The Holland area is strengthened by its diversity, with people of color comprising 33% of the city's population. The Latinx community is particularly vibrant, accounting for 24% of Holland residents. For more about neighborhoods, recreation, businesses and life in Holland, visit the city’s “Live in Holland Michigan” website (https://liveinhollandmichigan.com/). Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
University of Washington | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations. Our vision is to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with the highest-quality quantitative evidence base so all people live long lives in full health.
IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which is cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members.
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for a Publications Officer to join the Scientific Publications team . The primary purpose of this position is to support the development of high-quality peer-reviewed scientific papers for IHME’s work in fields including epidemiology, biostatistics, survey methodology, health economics, demography, and social determinants. This position will track progress against established key performance indicators and operational metrics of success. This position will increase the quality and accuracy of all manuscripts by maintaining strong attention to detail while planning around and creatively adapting to contingencies and supporting other Scientific Publications functions as needed.
The individual in this position must manipulate and manage Salesforce, Qualtrics, Web of Science, and other datasets. This position is primarily responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders and will often be the first point of contact for a global collaborator network. This requires the individual in this position to be proficient in various technology platforms (Salesforce, Qualtrics) and comfortable running and troubleshooting code, have keen project management skills, and embody a customer service viewpoint in order to both respond to and escalate inquiries. Additionally, this position will play a key role in evaluating the success of IHME’s scientific publications, being primarily responsible for tracking key performance indicators and visualizing data for quarterly and annual reports. This position is contingent on project funding.
Responsibilities:
Scientific Publications Metric Tracking and Evaluation
Establish, maintain, and review paper production, tracking, and management processes and systems; proactively seek out and identify necessary improvements, modify systems and tools to increase efficiency.
Develop, collect, produce, format, and collect metrics to evaluate the current success and reach of IHME scientific publications and to facilitate the targeting of future publications for maximum impact. Prepare annual and ad hoc summaries of strategic publications metrics reporting by journal, subject area, research team, or other groupings as requested.
Maintain dashboards and standard reports that help to track, summarize, and prioritize ongoing publications. Produce summary process metrics, including timelines and success rates.
Synthesize Scientific Publications metrics to prepare detailed reporting materials on progress toward strategic targets for the IHME Board, Global Burden of Disease Independent Advisory Committee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other partners annually and as requested for specific needs, including presentation materials, donor reports, and related narratives. Customize reports and materials by Principal Investigator, or through other parameters, as needed.
Provide information needed to monitor key performance indicators related to research strategy as it relates to publications for IHME overall.
Systematically track and update publication metrics by IHME-affiliated authors. Keep website and other public dissemination avenues current with information.
Prepare materials and presentations, and conduct background research as needed to support IHME’s scientific publications.
Editorial Command
As the subject matter expert, develop internal video trainings and walkthroughs for research and non-research staff on editorial and publication processes.
Plan and conduct user research and testing on internal and external stakeholders to better understand audience needs for editorial processes.
Leverage user research to streamline editorial processes and implement them in conjunction with the Editorial Manager, the Scientific Publications Data Analytics Team, and Global Engagement and Outreach.
Monitor and manage the progression of papers through the editorial process and proactively anticipate needs of publication teams and journal editorial staff, informing necessary stakeholders as appropriate.
Contribute to the onboarding and training of Editorial Coordinators in collaboration with the Editorial Manager.
Develop and maintain documentation and resources related to editorial processes, including processing collaborator comments, generating authorship and related publications materials, invoicing and licensing of publications, and publications-related policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Editorial Manager.
Create and design electronic surveys and campaigns to capture comments, author forms, and contributions from internal and external stakeholders; execute tasks related to paper production, as delegated by other members of the Scientific Publications Team.
Engagement and External Communications
Oversee customer service processes and systems to ensure collaborator requests are resolved in a timely manner, serving as the primary liaison to the Global Burden of Disease Collaborator Network.
Design and draft messaging to share publications-related updates with members of the network; develop messaging and communication strategy working alongside members of the Global Impact Group.
Operate as the primary reviewer of publications-related GBD Secretariat inquiries, ensuring the delivery of prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable replies to internal and external stakeholders, escalating as necessary.
Manage the collaborator affiliations database, continuously reviewing, updating, and tracking collaborator affiliations in Salesforce, escalating questions as necessary.
Analyze collaborator inquiries to devise updates to policies and procedures and engagement strategies in collaboration with the Editorial Manager and the Global Engagement and Outreach Team.
Assist the Editorial Manager in developing and maintaining a library of template communications for use in communicating with IHME’s collaborator network or with journal editorial staff.
Speak to diverse technical and non-technical audiences in a language and manner that connects with their interests while explaining in clear terms IHME’s work and mission.
Other duties as assigned.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in English, Social Sciences, Health Science, or related field and three years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education/experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and command complex, multidisciplinary material.
Skilled time management in urgent and deadline-driven environment in collaboration with a range of individuals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with international audiences.
Maintain excellent attention to detail while planning around contingencies.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with external constituents and IHME colleagues from a diverse set of disciplines, expertise, and backgrounds.
Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
Experience designing and creating electronic surveys.
Experience with project management tools such as Asana.
Demonstrated comfort learning new technologies.
Ability to compartmentalize, illustrate, and explain editorial processes and procedures.
Experience with scientific publishing and editorial processes.
A commitment to working to alongside others at IHME to illuminate the health impacts of systemic racism and to work within IHME to make our organization more diverse and inclusive. See IHME’s DEI statement here: http://www.healthdata.org/get-involved/careers/dei .
DESIRED
Editorial experience and familiarity with copyediting principles and terminology as they relate to preparing publication proofs.
Experience with managing complex projects.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Weekend and evening work sometimes required.
This position is open to anyone authorized to work in the US. The UW is not able to sponsor visas for staff positions.
Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote in the US; work schedule required to overlap 50% of IHME office hours, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Aug 10, 2021
Full time
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations. Our vision is to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with the highest-quality quantitative evidence base so all people live long lives in full health.
IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which is cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members.
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for a Publications Officer to join the Scientific Publications team . The primary purpose of this position is to support the development of high-quality peer-reviewed scientific papers for IHME’s work in fields including epidemiology, biostatistics, survey methodology, health economics, demography, and social determinants. This position will track progress against established key performance indicators and operational metrics of success. This position will increase the quality and accuracy of all manuscripts by maintaining strong attention to detail while planning around and creatively adapting to contingencies and supporting other Scientific Publications functions as needed.
The individual in this position must manipulate and manage Salesforce, Qualtrics, Web of Science, and other datasets. This position is primarily responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders and will often be the first point of contact for a global collaborator network. This requires the individual in this position to be proficient in various technology platforms (Salesforce, Qualtrics) and comfortable running and troubleshooting code, have keen project management skills, and embody a customer service viewpoint in order to both respond to and escalate inquiries. Additionally, this position will play a key role in evaluating the success of IHME’s scientific publications, being primarily responsible for tracking key performance indicators and visualizing data for quarterly and annual reports. This position is contingent on project funding.
Responsibilities:
Scientific Publications Metric Tracking and Evaluation
Establish, maintain, and review paper production, tracking, and management processes and systems; proactively seek out and identify necessary improvements, modify systems and tools to increase efficiency.
Develop, collect, produce, format, and collect metrics to evaluate the current success and reach of IHME scientific publications and to facilitate the targeting of future publications for maximum impact. Prepare annual and ad hoc summaries of strategic publications metrics reporting by journal, subject area, research team, or other groupings as requested.
Maintain dashboards and standard reports that help to track, summarize, and prioritize ongoing publications. Produce summary process metrics, including timelines and success rates.
Synthesize Scientific Publications metrics to prepare detailed reporting materials on progress toward strategic targets for the IHME Board, Global Burden of Disease Independent Advisory Committee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other partners annually and as requested for specific needs, including presentation materials, donor reports, and related narratives. Customize reports and materials by Principal Investigator, or through other parameters, as needed.
Provide information needed to monitor key performance indicators related to research strategy as it relates to publications for IHME overall.
Systematically track and update publication metrics by IHME-affiliated authors. Keep website and other public dissemination avenues current with information.
Prepare materials and presentations, and conduct background research as needed to support IHME’s scientific publications.
Editorial Command
As the subject matter expert, develop internal video trainings and walkthroughs for research and non-research staff on editorial and publication processes.
Plan and conduct user research and testing on internal and external stakeholders to better understand audience needs for editorial processes.
Leverage user research to streamline editorial processes and implement them in conjunction with the Editorial Manager, the Scientific Publications Data Analytics Team, and Global Engagement and Outreach.
Monitor and manage the progression of papers through the editorial process and proactively anticipate needs of publication teams and journal editorial staff, informing necessary stakeholders as appropriate.
Contribute to the onboarding and training of Editorial Coordinators in collaboration with the Editorial Manager.
Develop and maintain documentation and resources related to editorial processes, including processing collaborator comments, generating authorship and related publications materials, invoicing and licensing of publications, and publications-related policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Editorial Manager.
Create and design electronic surveys and campaigns to capture comments, author forms, and contributions from internal and external stakeholders; execute tasks related to paper production, as delegated by other members of the Scientific Publications Team.
Engagement and External Communications
Oversee customer service processes and systems to ensure collaborator requests are resolved in a timely manner, serving as the primary liaison to the Global Burden of Disease Collaborator Network.
Design and draft messaging to share publications-related updates with members of the network; develop messaging and communication strategy working alongside members of the Global Impact Group.
Operate as the primary reviewer of publications-related GBD Secretariat inquiries, ensuring the delivery of prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable replies to internal and external stakeholders, escalating as necessary.
Manage the collaborator affiliations database, continuously reviewing, updating, and tracking collaborator affiliations in Salesforce, escalating questions as necessary.
Analyze collaborator inquiries to devise updates to policies and procedures and engagement strategies in collaboration with the Editorial Manager and the Global Engagement and Outreach Team.
Assist the Editorial Manager in developing and maintaining a library of template communications for use in communicating with IHME’s collaborator network or with journal editorial staff.
Speak to diverse technical and non-technical audiences in a language and manner that connects with their interests while explaining in clear terms IHME’s work and mission.
Other duties as assigned.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in English, Social Sciences, Health Science, or related field and three years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education/experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and command complex, multidisciplinary material.
Skilled time management in urgent and deadline-driven environment in collaboration with a range of individuals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with international audiences.
Maintain excellent attention to detail while planning around contingencies.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with external constituents and IHME colleagues from a diverse set of disciplines, expertise, and backgrounds.
Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
Experience designing and creating electronic surveys.
Experience with project management tools such as Asana.
Demonstrated comfort learning new technologies.
Ability to compartmentalize, illustrate, and explain editorial processes and procedures.
Experience with scientific publishing and editorial processes.
A commitment to working to alongside others at IHME to illuminate the health impacts of systemic racism and to work within IHME to make our organization more diverse and inclusive. See IHME’s DEI statement here: http://www.healthdata.org/get-involved/careers/dei .
DESIRED
Editorial experience and familiarity with copyediting principles and terminology as they relate to preparing publication proofs.
Experience with managing complex projects.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Weekend and evening work sometimes required.
This position is open to anyone authorized to work in the US. The UW is not able to sponsor visas for staff positions.
Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote in the US; work schedule required to overlap 50% of IHME office hours, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.