Communications Fellow

ounded 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 seek a communications fellow to work in our National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). 

The communications fellow will provide day-to-day task and long-term campaign support to the communications team and National Advocacy Center.  The communications fellow will work across many different areas of conservation, including policy, advocacy, education, and community engagement.

This position is part of NWF’s fellowship program. NWF Fellows must be available to work a 40-hour weekly schedule. This 11-month position offers $16.00 per hour plus core benefits. 

In this role you will:

• Write press releases, create media advisories, op-eds and letters to the editor, blog posts, social media toolkits and other communications materials
• Support marketing and communication campaign materials across departments including developing factsheets and infographics
• Help plan external meetings and events as well as meetings in the office with external partners and others
• Help compile media placement tracking reports and other analytics using clipping services
• Assist in creating and editing media lists to aid in the campaign planning process
• Post and edit press releases to the Communications and Marketing sections of the National Wildlife Federation website
• Perform other administrative duties as needed, such as managing the weekly team report and upcoming reports docket, taking meeting notes, and helping with shared office duties

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related field required
• Communications coursework or experience desired
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills
• Strong editing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility
• The ability to work independently and cooperatively across teams and finish projects with minimal supervision
• Good multi-tasking and time management skills, including meeting deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with lists and databases a plus
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.

Application:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.

If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.

If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

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