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 Senior Coordinator of Organizational Strategy to join our Organizational Strategy Department. As the Senior Coordinator of Organizational Strategy, this position will coordinate and support administrative and operations needs for the Strategy & Partnerships Team.
Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):
Working closely with the Vice President of Partnerships, Senior Advisor for Strategy & Leadership, this position is primarily responsible for day- to-day operations support, assisting with financial and administrative procedures, assisting with the rollout of the implementation of the strategic plan, fundraising support, contract management, technology systems oversight and management, internal communications for the team, and inspiring a team environment and culture that advances NWF core values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills who is committed, collaborative, self-starting, with a passion for conservation, and interested in being a major contributor on a growing team.
This role will:
- Work with the Vice President of Partnerships, Senior Advisor of Strategy & Leadership on the integration of the One Page Solutions methodology into NWF’s processes and procedures.
- Support the implementation of the organization’s Partnership Principles and Big Tent Partnerships Vision.
- Support fiscal and administrative management of the departmental budget, expenditures and reporting, travel, grant processing, and calendar and meeting management.
- Coordinate the efficient processing of all contract and grant agreements including appropriate approvals and financial tracking.
- Support coordination between NWF’s Conservation & Education Leadership Team and the Administrative and Operations Leadership Team.
- Support coordination and cultivation of new partnerships and enhance existing partnerships through the development of the WildlifeUnite conference.
- Ensure transparency and accountability via benchmarking, tracking, communicating, and reporting on adoption of the One Page Solutions methodology.
Qualifications:
- Experience with coordinating administrative and/or operations activities and processes for a non-profit, business, or government agency.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to integrate information from multiple communication channels, modes and sources.
- Ability to work well without direct supervision, problem solve and manage multiple tasks at once.
- Ability to facilitate communication and ability to integrate information from multiple channels, modes and sources.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle simultaneous work demands, prioritize, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
At NWF equity and justice are foundational to who we are and how we work. This position is expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation (collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus)
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
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.
Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel up to 2-3 days per month.
Location and Work Mode:
The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. This position can potentially be based in any of the National Wildlife Federation’s offices throughout the U.S. and has options for being fully remote, 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.
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, 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 10 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, resume and three work samples.
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.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. 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.
