Job Description

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is America’s largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. We are truly a Federation, with 51 independent state and territorial organizations that govern our national organization, set our policy priorities, and serve as troops on the ground to create a force-multiplier effect for conservation.

The Federation strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a 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.

This Coordinator plays an important role in fostering strong and effective relationships between the 51 affiliates that comprise the Federation and the national organization. The position also provides high-level administrative support to the Vice President of One Federation and the Affiliate Partnerships team and coordinates other key activities related to affiliate engagement and growth.

The Coordinator of Affiliate and State Engagement will play a critical role in strengthening relationships and partnerships across the Federation, as NWF strives to reverse the decline of wildlife in a rapidly changing world. With the adoption of its latest Strategic Plan, NWF committed to operating as One Federation, a vision in which all of its affiliates and national and regional staff seamlessly work together to amplify their impact for conservation. Together with the Affiliate Partnerships team and the VP of One Federation, the Coordinator supports a strategy that focuses on maintaining and building affiliate relationships, supporting joint programming and fundraising with affiliates, building affiliate capacity, and assisting affiliates in enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in their organizations and their work. This is an exciting time of growth and opportunity at NWF, and this role is ideal for a creative self-starter seeking to work alongside grassroots conservation organizations to contribute meaningfully toward the goal of protecting America’s wildlife.  Tasking includes:

Affiliate Engagement:

Track and support progress on One Federation implementation plan, including supporting organizational improvements
With Manager of Affiliate and State Engagement, manage communications with affiliate leaders, including composing monthly One Federation updates, coordinating bimonthly calls, facilitating NWF program staff requests to affiliates, and other interactions
Support affiliate capacity building grant program and additional capacity building initiatives
Provide support for affiliate-NWF venues for collaboration, including workgroups and caucuses
Create and maintain databases of affiliate data, provide analysis, and present findings, as necessary
Contribute to the increased profile, understanding and visibility of affiliates across the Federation and externally
Assist with planning and staffing of NWF Annual Meeting, Affiliate Chief meetings, and other affiliate and regional meetings and events
Provide leadership and support for affiliate DEIJ efforts
Manage/lead discrete projects as they arise
Assist VP and Manager in staffing Board committees
Operations:

Maintain team budget, handle financial transactions and invoices, and work with finance and contracts department as needed
Schedule, coordinate, and produce preparatory and follow-up materials and actions for meetings
Act as proxy for VP, processing and approving time entry and expense reports for direct reports
Take responsibility for meetings logistics with NWF staff, venue staff, program speakers and outside suppliers for board meetings, events, and regional conferences and meetings
Schedule and track VP’s travel and reimbursements and maintain VP’s schedule, as necessary
Qualifications:

Two-years of post-secondary education
At least one year of experience working in a related capacity
Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced work environment and produce results.
Able to work effectively on a team and with a diverse range of internal and external partners.
Take initiative and have mature judgement, which includes re-prioritization of tasks when necessary.
Experience working independently and managing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong writer preferred.
Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Able to understand and contribute to the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives set forth by NWF.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Application Instructions:

The National Wildlife Federation offers excellent benefits, including 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, competitive compensation, and a family-friendly, flexible work environment.  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.  In your cover letter, please address the following questions and/or topics:

What past experiences do you have with project management that make you qualified for this position?
How have you handled multiple competing priorities in the past? Please describe the organizational skills that will allow you to be successful.
Please describe a project, interaction, or experience that would demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Travel Requirements:

Up to 6 trips per year, such as Annual Meeting, Affiliate Chief Executive Directors Meeting, Regional Summits and HQ visits.

Diversity at the National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. To live up to our values of collaboration, empowerment, inclusivity, mindfulness, and a focus on our mission, we believe:

We are better collaborators and will only achieve our mission if our staff and partners reflect the full diversity of our country, including but not limited to: race, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, socio-economic status, age, ability, religion, and political philosophy.
We can carry out our work with greater mindfulness and inclusivity if we recognize the social, economic, and political contexts that shaped the early environmental and conservation movements, and resulted in cultural biases that permeate our institutions today. Only by understanding and addressing these biases will we justly and equitably engage with one another while pursuing our conservation goals.
We work more effectively by empowering staff, affiliates, members, and partners to support and ensure that this commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice is incorporated into our vision, organizational structure, culture, budget, and work.
We recognize the urgency of this work and are committed to the ongoing changes that are necessary to fully incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into our structure, culture and values to fulfill our mission.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time.

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