The National Wildlife Federation is seeking an effective, dynamic individual to help lead a grassroots outreach campaign in support of NWF’s issue agenda on Coastal Louisiana Restoration (including combating climate change), with a particular focus on the Atchafalaya Basin. This position is located in Baton Rouge – the NWF is also seeking a coastal organizer for the Houma/Thibidaux area.
The successful candidate will have organizing experience along with strong communication, leadership, team building, and project management skills. This person will work under the Coastal Louisiana Senior Program Manager and with the South Central Regional Executive Director, as well as other local and regional staff. This person is part of a highly engaged team of NWF staff and other NGO partners working in campaign mode to push the envelope on rapid deployment of large-scale coastal restoration projects and a strong, environmentally sound plan for hurricane protection in coastal Louisiana.
This person will be responsible to:
- Work with outreach, program, and field staff to implement a strategic advocacy campaign and stakeholder engagement plan focused on environmental modeling of the Atchafalaya Basin, and use of its water and sediment in coastal restoration.
- Engage and collaborate with NWF partners and other organizations to influence public policy and decision makers.
- Work with NWF’s key constituencies with emphasis placed on hunters and anglers and other nontraditional constituencies.
- Develop, track and mentor volunteer leadership for involvement in NWF-related affiliate programs and NWF programs.
- Work 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.
- Engage with agencies, scientists, and businesses, and other stakeholders
- Conduct trainings and workshops, and speak at events and conferences.
- Assist in securing funding from foundations, individual donors and coalition partners.
- Function as part of a larger team that includes NWF local, regional, and national staff, and staff from other NGO partners.
Qualified applicants must have a four year degree and a minimum three years of successful job experience in advocacy organizing, political campaigns, or nonprofit advocacy organizations required. Experience with / knowledge of Louisiana’s coastal restoration program and the Atchafalaya Basin a plus. Long term local residency preferred.
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.
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