Field Manager, Healthy Waters Coalition

NWF•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is seeking a Field Manager for the Healthy Waters Coalition. This role is responsible for seeking out new and engaging existing coalition members in collective work to elevate Ohio River restoration and protection as a national priority. The Healthy Waters Coalition and its over 160 members work to protect and restore the Ohio River Basin, which is a vital water source for millions of people across multiple states and Tribal Nations. The NWF is a large, grassroots conservation organization dedicated to ensuring wildlife thrive in a changing world through various programming.

Requirements

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.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with conservation and environmental issues

Responsibilities

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 though 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 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 that amplify aligned messages from our members and partners.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual
Unlimited wellbeing time (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets)
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
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management