Field Organizer

Wyoming Outdoor Council•Sheridan, WY

3d•$51,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wyoming Outdoor Council is the state’s oldest independent conservation organization. We advocate for Wyoming's environment and communities using multiple knowledge systems and evidence-based practices to ensure comprehensive and long-term solutions. We seek to enact lasting change that protects the land, wildlife, clean air and water we depend on, meet people where they are, ensure diverse perspectives are part of the conversation, build coalitions, and practice reciprocity. The Wyoming Outdoor Council offers a flexible workplace with competitive compensation and benefits. The Outdoor Council is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize fairness in salaries across the organization. We are committed to building a diverse staff, board of directors, and an organizational culture of equity & belonging where we live our values. The scope of this position's responsibilities may change depending upon experience. Our Values: We are dedicated to protecting Wyoming’s environment and quality of life now and for future generations. In our conservation work, we lead with humility. We value diverse perspectives. We are solutions oriented. In our words and actions, we contribute to a respectful and equitable workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. We seek creative solutions to tough problems. We are flexible and willing to change course if something isn’t working. With kindness and honesty, we communicate directly. We respond to feedback with openness and a growth mindset. You will work to support programs, campaigns and activities that elevate the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s issues throughout Wyoming communities. Working under the Organizing Director, you help implement campaigns to support programmatic issues, with an emphasis on grassroots organizing, volunteer engagement, and working with organizational partners and the general public. Working closely with the Outdoor Council’s program and communications staff, you will be responsible for outreach with the public, including coordination of events logistics and promotion, and engaging Wyoming Outdoor Council supporters with agency processes, projects or other events. In addition to serving a specific geographic region of Wyoming, you’ll have the opportunity to work with programmatic staff on our priorities across the state.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in grassroots organizing and successful community engagement.
Familiarity with conservation issues in Wyoming.
Comfortable with conducting outreach to members and supporters, as well as other conservation organizations, and cross-sector community partners.
Experience and/or commitment to building relationships and working with sovereign nations and underserved and disadvantaged communities who have historically been underrepresented in conservation efforts.
Enjoy traveling the state to attend meetings and hold events with members and supporters.
Experience working on Apple devices and the standard suite of office tools and technologies.
Comfortable using Zoom.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Commitment to the mission of the Wyoming Outdoor Council.

Nice To Haves

Love working on a collaborative team
Organized
Comfortable communicating with a variety of people, organizations, and entities.
Like meeting new people and interacting with the public
Great communicator in both formal and informal settings.
Eager to build lasting relationships with WOC supporters and people across the State of Wyoming.
Committed to contributing to the Outdoor Council’s equity and belonging work to ensure the organization is a welcoming place for all staff, board, volunteers, community members, and organizational partners.
Like working flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Execute grassroots organizing and community engagement tactics to strengthen our understanding of community-needs and emerging issues, as well as further Wyoming Outdoor Council’s mission and presence throughout Wyoming.
Conduct outreach to members and supporters on key issues using a variety of tactics such as canvassing, phone calls, and meetings.
Opportunity to work closely within key program areas for WOC, including working with underserved communities across Wyoming.
Work with communications staff to collect and analyze data from organizing efforts and develop key metrics for tracking organizing effectiveness and power building.
Identify and recruit new volunteers and members to expand support for Outdoor Council issues across the state in coordination with the organizing director and program staff.
Work to develop and maintain relationships with key community leaders, volunteers, partner organizations, etc., and connect Wyoming Outdoor Council issues and campaigns across sectors (public health, economic development, youth engagement/education, etc.).
Work closely with WOC’s tribal conservation team to support our work with tribal communities and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Serve as a spokesperson for the organization at public events and meetings.
Work with the communications team to produce relevant and engaging email, social media, and website content, as well as newsletters, blog posts, and other products as needed.
Collaborate on stewardship and service projects with local communities and partners across Wyoming’s iconic landscapes.
Based on campaign needs, plan, organize, and attend community events and disseminate outreach materials at events throughout Wyoming, which may include some weekends/holidays.
Facilitate community-identified needs that intersect with our mission and priority projects.
Support the work of equity and belonging at the Wyoming Outdoor Council and ensure it is reflected in our organizing efforts.
Attend, in person, and participate in annual staff retreat and all-staff days.
Pursue other duties as assigned by the organizing director.

Benefits

Health insurance premium covered at 100% for employees and 50% for dependents, spouses, and domestic partners
100% of employee vision, dental, and disability premiums paid by WOC
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% match
12 days of paid wellness/sick leave per year
Vacation accrual starts at 15 days per year
2 paid discretionary days per year
11 paid holidays
Paid religious observance leave upon approval by the executive director
A cell phone stipend
12 weeks of paid family leave (available twice, after 18 months of employment)
8 weeks of paid sabbatical leave (available every five years with approval by the executive director)