Temporary Water Policy Coordinator — National Wildlife Federation Headquarters — Ann Arbor, MI

We seek a individual to temporarily be responsible for working with the Policy Manager to coordinate and facilitate campaign communications (ongoing conference calls, listserv, website) and assist in policy analysis for two regional campaigns on the Great Lakes Water Compact and on efforts to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. In addition, this position will develop and write campaign materials, administer re-grants to regional groups and NWF affiliates, and assist in grant report and proposal writing. The position will be responsible for some logistical and administrative tasks related to planning meetings, campaign events, workshops, or conferences.

The Temporary Water Policy Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating ongoing campaign communications and organizing efforts with conservation partners, organizations and volunteer activists in Great Lakes states to ensure effective implementation of NWF Great Lakes Water Compact campaign and efforts to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. Regularly communicating with partners in the region by coordinating and hosting conference calls, distributing minutes, managing campaign listservs, managing and preparing content for campaign webpages, and organizing meetings, workshops, and/or regional conferences. Providing research and policy analysis of issues related to the Great Lakes Water Compact and invasive species campaigns. Developing materials and resources for these campaigns like fact sheets and action alerts for outreach to media, activists, members and general public. Assisting Policy Manager with administration of re-grants to regional partners and NWF affiliate organizations and assisting with grant report writing and proposal writing.

Additional Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have a B.A. or B.S. in natural resources or other related field, a minimum of 3 years of environmental policy and organizing experience or equivalent transferable experience, knowledge of Great Lakes issues and policy preferred, experience with campaign outreach and organizing. Strong attention to detail and follow through abilities, solid writing skills are essential must be a pro-active communicator and team member.

How to Apply:
Do you hear the call of the wild? Apply at http://careers.nwf.org 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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