Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To rise to this challenge, we are seeking a Central Regional Field Director to join our national Campaigns Team. The Campaigns Team serves NWF’s national and regional staff, state affiliates, and coalition partners by mobilizing action at the local level (“in the field”) to advance national policy priorities; by growing civic and political power in targeted states to achieve conservation victories; and by building long-term organizational infrastructure and leadership for change that will improve the resilience of wildlife and communities.
The Central Regional Field Director will lead efforts to build and expand conservation power in NWF’s Great Lakes and South Central regions. The position will be responsible for managing and supporting state-based field organizers (contractors and affiliate partners), deepening and cultivating authentic partnerships, and developing targeted campaign strategies, tactics, tools, and trainings that connect and leverage NWF’s national, regional, and affiliate priorities in targeted states along the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico.
This is a remote position for candidates based in a Great Lakes state – Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, e.g. The position reports to the Senior Director of Organizing and Campaigns based in Washington, DC and works in close coordination with Great Lake Regional Center and South Central Regional Center leadership.
Key responsibilities:
Qualities we’re looking for include:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Salary Range and Benefits:
$70-$80,000. Salary negotiable.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, 10 days of wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description and are passionate about change-making and movement-building, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
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Since our inception in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has united Americans who believe that our air, water and wildlife habitats are valuable public resources to be protected for future generations. We work with state affiliates, community leaders, hunters, anglers, tribes, youth, parents, gardeners, and conservationists of all interests and backgrounds under the firm belief that people everywhere can make a critical difference for the future of wildlife when they work together. We always appreciate when there is interest in working with the NWF to aid in the important work that we are doing.