Texas Outreach Coordinator, Offshore Wind Energy

NWF•Houston, TX

3d•$55,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation’s mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our 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. The Federation is committed to inspiring all people around our shared love of nature and wildlife by creating a welcoming and inclusive community representative of all Americans. To advance our mission, we are seeking an Outreach Coordinator to join our Offshore Wind Energy team, which works as part of our larger Climate and Energy Program to support the responsible development of offshore wind energy off of all three US coasts. This is a 1-year term-limited position that is grant-funded, with opportunities for extension based on job opportunities, performance, and fundraising. We advocate for ambitious offshore wind commitments and to ensure stringent wildlife protections, strong labor standards, community benefits, and stakeholder engagement are in place every step of the way. The Texas Outreach Coordinator will facilitate base-building for offshore wind with a primary focus on outreach along the Texas Gulf Coast. The person who fills this role will help to develop and execute a comprehensive community outreach plan, collaborate with and support the Gulf of Mexico Campaign Manager in implementation of priority campaign activities, cultivate new and existing partnerships, and represent NWF’s Offshore Wind Energy team in work with partner organizations and at public events. Tasks will include supporting coalition-building, organizing educational events, and helping create campaign materials.

Requirements

Passion for addressing climate change in creative and pragmatic ways that allow wildlife and people of all backgrounds to survive and thrive
At least 1 year of campaign and/or organizing experience, either in a professional or volunteer setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Self-starter able to work effectively in both a team-based and independent environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
A demonstrated and documented interest and experience in climate or clean energy policy and/or advocacy. This can include a BA/BS in a related field, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

Support planning and implementing state and regional Offshore Wind Energy campaigns: Plan and implement grassroots organizing and community outreach efforts in target communities along the Texas coast individually and with partner organizations, supporting partner and activist engagement
Track campaign activities by writing timely reports as needed
Represent NWF in coalition settings and at public meetings and events
Regional Campaign Manager support: Identify and develop opportunities to collaborate with coalition partners
Facilitate information sharing in state coalition meetings
Support the production of coalition resources
Fulfill limited administrative tasks as needed, including list building, note-taking and maintaining and organizing digital records

Benefits

Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), and 11 holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
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