[Hiring] Field Manager @National Wildlife Federation

Role Description

The National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Field Manager for the Healthy Waters Coalition to seek out new and engage existing coalition members in our collective work to elevate Ohio River restoration and protection as a national priority. The Healthy Waters Coalition and its more than 160 members work to protect and restore the interconnected waters of the Ohio River Basin, which supply drinking water to more than 30 million people in portions of several states.

• Develop and implement annual Coalition field plans, priorities, and deliverables in collaboration with coalition members and leaders.
• Establish field processes, procedures, and tracking mechanisms to support effective field operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, state, regional, and national partners, including environmental, hunting and fishing, public health, civic, labor, youth, and other interested organizations across the region.
• Collaborate with Coalition staff and members in building, maintaining, and supporting existing and new relationships with federally recognized Tribal Nations.
• Keep Coalition members updated on key events, milestones, and opportunities through newsletters, listserv updates, talking points, and other communications.
• Support Coalition convenings and events, which can include community listening sessions, annual Ohio River Summit, and Ohio River Hill Day in Washington, D.C.
• Work with Coalition partners and allies to populate a story bank of local examples of the threats to local waters as well as the successful efforts to restore fish and wildlife habitat, clean up of toxic pollution, remediate mine waste, manage invasive species, reduce flooding, etc.
• Share member engagement opportunities, including sign-on letters, webinars, funding opportunities, and other resources.
• Develop talking points, fact sheets, website content, and other materials to support Coalition outreach and communications.
• Support Coalition social media channels to communicate core messages and amplify aligned messages from our members and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of professional experience or equivalent working experience in issue advocacy, with a focus on building and strengthening partnerships and coalitions. Familiarity with conservation and environmental issues preferred.
• Curiosity to learn about, and commitment to help, the communities, partners, and allies with whom we are working to advance shared priorities.
• Successful track record establishing trust-based relationships with internal and external partners across a broad, diverse, and complex landscape.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in the execution of responsibilities while collaborating with other staff and organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly flexible with demonstrated ability to assess rolling tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly.
• Proven ability to use good judgment in working independently, showing initiative, and responding to inquiries.

Requirements

• Occasional travel (1-3 times per month) for Healthy Waters events, professional development, NWF events, or team meetings.
• Preference will be given to candidates who live in the Ohio River watershed, preferably in one of the states with the most land area in the watershed (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, or West Virginia).

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $72,000-$80,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual, unlimited wellbeing, and 10 holidays.
• Paid winter break between December 25 to January 1.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave.
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Therapist available at no cost.
• Annual wellbeing allowance.
• Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption and Surrogacy assistance.
• Pet adoption stipend.
• Student Loan management.

Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples. NWF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to any classes or characteristics protected by law.

For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: NWF Careers .

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at [email protected] or 703-438-6244.