Job Details
Description
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 Community Conservation Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Regional Center (MARC). The Community Conservation Manager is a member of the MARC’s Education & Engagement team, which implements community-based wildlife habitat projects in urban centers, partners with community organizations, and supports EcoSchools U.S., NWF’s K-12 education program. The Community Conservation Manager will focus on projects and partnerships in Baltimore, MD, while also supporting work in Lancaster, PA; Philadelphia, PA; and Wilmington, DE; as well as projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):
- Partner with community-based organizations to design and implement innovative projects that: expand urban pollinator habitat and support regional watershed restoration; address community-identified goals related to equitable access to nature, climate resilience, and clean water; and align with NWF’s strategic plan
- Lead the installation and long-term stewardship of native pollinator gardens, green stormwater infrastructure, and other urban habitat restoration projects, including contributing to design strategy and coordinating with volunteers and partners as needed
- Collaborate with team members to create and implement an annual Environmental Justice Action Plan for NWF’s Mid-Atlantic Education & Engagement program
- Co-lead fundraising efforts, including preparing grant proposals and exploring new funding opportunities
- Co-create and implement a strategy to build long-term community and organizational capacity to steward urban habitat
- Coordinate environmental education opportunities for community members, partner organizations, and K-12 schools (primarily for teachers and administrators; occasionally for students), including leading workshops, giving presentations, creating resources, and coordinating with both internal and external education providers
- Handle project management tasks, including creating work plans, leading meetings, communicating with partners, planning events, tracking deliverables, preparing grant reports, and delegating tasks as necessary
- Manage NWF’s participation in the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps program, including supervising and mentoring Corps members placed with NWF
- Support the implementation of NWF’s Garden for Wildlife, Certified Wildlife Habitat, Community Wildlife Habitat, Sacred Grounds, Schoolyard Habitats, and EcoSchools U.S. programs in the Mid-Atlantic region, and create connections between these programs and other projects
- Participate in communications and dissemination efforts, including writing blog posts, preparing promotional materials and reports, and attending and presenting at relevant professional conferences.
Qualifications:
Please note that we do not anticipate that all candidates will possess all desired qualifications. We are looking for a unique combination of skillsets and experiences and are open to considering candidates who may have less experience in some areas than others.
- Based in proximity to Baltimore, MD; knowledge of Baltimore communities, environmental organizations, and environmental priorities
- Experience working directly with diverse communities and community members, particularly in urban areas
- Experience managing collaborative projects and partnerships
- Some experience with fundraising/grant writing
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Technical knowledge of native pollinators, native plants, ecological garden design, and/or watershed restoration, or related fields
- Hands-on experience with habitat management and/or garden stewardship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- 7-10 years of experience working in a related field
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
- Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
- Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
- Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
- Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
- Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
- Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity.
