Campaign Coordinator, Offshore Wind Energy

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

To support our mission, we are seeking a Campaign 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. We advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to establish and implement 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 Campaign Coordinator, Offshore Wind Energy will support significant portions of state and regional offshore wind campaigns across our target states. The person who fills this role will assist in campaign planning, collaborate with and support the offshore wind team 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.

Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):

Support Planning and Implementing State and Regional Offshore Wind Energy Campaigns:

• Support the development of select state and regional campaign plans
• Help to execute campaign activities (communications, digital, and field organizing) individually and with partner organizations, including planning campaign organizing meetings and events, building and distributing advocacy toolkits, and supporting partner and activist engagement
• Support the tracking of campaign activities by writing timely reports as needed
• Represent NWF in coalition settings
• Represent NWF at public meetings and events

Offshore Wind Energy Campaign Support:

• Help update and maintain NWF’s Offshore Wind Energy website, including creating content and facilitating guest content from partners
• Support the production of program resources, such as fact sheets and slide decks
• Facilitate information sharing and coordination with NWF’s Climate and Energy Program, other program and regional staff, and affiliates 
• Fulfill limited administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling, note-taking, and maintaining and organizing digital records

Qualifications:

• Passion for addressing climate change in creative and pragmatic ways that allow wildlife and people of all backgrounds to survive and thrive
• 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 at least 2 years of relevant professional or volunteer experience.

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s required equity competencies at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

Travel Requirements: 

There will be frequent travel of approximately 2-3 trips per quarter associated with this role.

Location and Work Mode: 

It is preferable that this position be based in the Washington DC area or the Mid-Atlantic region (DE, MD, VA, or NC), but qualified candidates based in other locations are welcome. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office, in a hybrid manner, or completely remotely, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). 

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.  Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience.

We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits, and by Forbes as one of America’s best small employers!  We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.  We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting.  We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.

We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health: 

• 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

In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:

• Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
• Annual year end retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
• Pet adoption stipend
• Student Loan management

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

Application:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. NWF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to any classes or characteristics protected by law.

For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers 

We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Whether you’re new to the field, returning to work after a gap in your employment, or are taking the next step in your career path, if you believe you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply! Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. To be eligible for this role you must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org  or 703-438-6244.

If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.