Conservation Science Coordinator

Founded in 1936 the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is Americas 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 stripes. The Federations 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.

We are seeking a Conservation Science Coordinator to join the National Wildlife Federations Science Team. This team provides scientific leadership and support on wildlife conservation and policy issues and supports the organizations commitment to using the best available science in its work on policy advocacy conservation education and communications.

Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):

• Serve as primary reviewer for NWFs internal Science Content Review System and review public-facing materials including reports social media posts blogs advocacy alerts and fundraising appeals to ensure scientific accuracy and credibility.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all NWF staff regarding the Science Content Review System
• Provide key support in implementing funded projects including project coordination tracking and managing the progress of project deliverables assisting with conducting research and translating findings into written materials and other project deliverables.
• Promote wildlife conservation legislative priorities and advance the conservation of at-risk species by creating science-based advocacy materials.
• Research write and edit reports factsheets blogs and other web content on wildlife conservation conservation biology climate adaptation and related topics.
• Participate in and support engagement with partner organizations and policymakers including members of Congress and their staff and helping with legislative fly-ins workshops outreach and events when needed.
• Administrative and other duties as assigned including scheduling and recording minutes for internal and external meetings and coordinating contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Biology Environmental Science or related field with a focus on wildlife biology conservation biology botany or ecology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to wildlife conservation and climate change issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to environmental justice.
• Broad knowledge of U.S. natural history including life history and identification of North American wildlife and habitats.
• Ability to communicate scientific or technical material to a wide range of audiences. Original writing and editing samples may be requested.
• Ability and willingness to perform administrative support tasks for a high-performing professional team.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage tasks independently.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and/or manage multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers (including remotely and in a virtual setting) and to develop positive working relationships.
• Strong work ethic and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of GIS and compiling and organizing data and information for reports

Work Mode

This position is based out of our National Advocacy Center in Washington D.C. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all this position the employee may work in the office in a hybrid manner or 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: .

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $50000 - $55000 annually commensurate with experience.

Travel Requirements

This position does not require travel

Physical Requirements

Cognitive & Intellectual Requirements:

• Ability to understandanalyzeand apply complex information policies and concepts
• Ability to exercise sound judgment problem-solve and make decisions in situations involving ambiguity or competing priorities
• Ability to maintain focus and sustained attentionand manage multiple tasks or work-streams
• Ability to listeninterpretand respond appropriatelyin discussions with colleagues leadership and external stakeholders
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to remain in a stationary positionfor extended periods of time while working at a computer or attending meetings
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers keyboards monitors telephones and video conferencing tools
• Ability to communicate and exchange informationin person via telephone and through electronic or virtual platforms
• Ability to readreview and produce written and electronic documents including prolonged use of computer screens
• Ability to move within an office or remote work environmentto access files meetings or equipment as needed

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office or remote environment
• Role may involve extended screen time and participation in virtual meetings

Benefits

We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits and by Forbes as one of Americas best small employers!We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care so that your work schedule is not 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)half day Fridays 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 the National Wildlife Federations benefits package at will be reviewed on a rolling should submit a cover letter and resume.

For more information on our recruiting process please review our Careers page: 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 Federations commitment to diversity equity and inclusion at 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 experience which may include paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

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

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