JOBS Nation’s largest wildlife conservation organization seeks seasoned
advocacy media professional to oversee busy and dynamic Communications
shop. Position leads team of six communications managers to establish
strategic media positioning for National Wildlife Federation issues
including global warming, wildlife habitat, endangered species, public
lands, tribal partnerships, and water resources. Works with team to
determine best media outreach tactics to generate press coverage in
support of organization’s positions with emphasis on policy and
legislative initiatives.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience running advocacy media campaigns, preferably on environmental issues College degree
8 years progressively responsible experience managing team of media professionals
Track record of successful press campaigns
Hands-on ability to engage top tier media
Prefer non-profit experience on advancing green issues.
Knowledgeable on all forms of media outreach including print, broadcast, web and blogs.
Position based in DC with minimal time at organization’s Reston
headquarters. Some travel required.
Do you hear the call of the wild? Apply at www.nwf.org/careergateway
and join us in mobilizing Americans to protect our country’s
wildlife.
NWF offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and is an equal
opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Katie Naas,Human Resources Assistant
National Wildlife Federation
11100 Wildlife Center Drive
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-6227
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
NATIONAL OUTREACH MANAGER
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) seeks an effective, dynamic
leader to work with the National Outreach Director and NWF’s
ActionTeam to lead grassroots campaigns in support of NWF’s issue
agenda. The successful candidate will have strong communication,
leadership, team building, and project management skills. This person
is part of a highly engaged team of staff working in campaign mode to
push the envelope on grassroots engagement.
Responsibilities Include:
? Working with outreach, program, and field staff to design and
implement strategic advocacy campaigns.
? Working with NWF’s key constituencies with emphasis placed on
hunters and anglers and other nontraditional constituencies.
? Working with all types of grassroots tactics including:
grassroots and grasstops engagement, earned and paid media, coalition
building, local and national lobbying, and on the ground and online
communication tools.
? Engaging activists and volunteers in advocacy and lobby
campaigns.
? Managing organizers, contractors, volunteers, and interns.
? Coordinating and communicating NWF’s issue agenda to the
field, NWF affiliates, and regional staff.
? Coordinating and conducting grassroots workshops.
Relevant Qualification and Experience:
? B. S. Degree
? Minimum five years of successful job experience in political
campaigns or nonprofit advocacy organizations required.
? Attention to detail and ability to multitask required
? Strong written and oral communication skills required
? Experience managing staff, interns, or volunteers required
? Facility with all aspects of Microsoft Office required.
? Experience working with volunteer leadership preferred
? Experience with environmental advocacy and environmental issues
preferred.
NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity
employer committed to workplace diversity. Please apply online at
www.nwf.org/careergateway.
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