This position is generally responsible for advancing federal policies that increase the time children and families spend in the outdoors and federal policies that foster, K12 environmental education, sustainability education and green jobs training on college campuses. The position will promote legislation and executive branch actions that increase environmental literacy and a better understanding of global warming by children, youth and young adults. To achieve these goals the position will need to recruit or engage a broad range of coalition partners, allies and constituencies, and effectively engage the mass media. The position must also serve as a key contact within NWF for all of the federal advocacy education work, coordinating with staff in Reston, DC and the regional offices, as well as serving as a resource on federal policy for our state affiliate partners.

B.A. or B.S. in environmental science, natural resource policy, education, political science or related field.

Minimum 7 years professional experience working on legislative, environmental or education policy issues for a Congressional office, government agency or advocacy group. Candidate must have a good understanding of the nonprofit environmental and/or education communities.

Excellent political and advocacy skills. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a fastpaced setting and think on your feet. Must be able to evaluate quickly and thoughtfully the potential impacts of a proposed policy/legislation on wildlife, ability for children and families to connect with nature, etc. Must be reliable about collecting and disseminating accurate information to the right people in a timely way. Must understand how to operate within the political framework to maximize the impact and influence that this organization and its many members can have in influencing Americans’ connection with nature and green jobs / sustainability education policy. Must be a skilled and diplomatic negotiator in order to navigate intraoffice politics, as well as Congressional politics. Demonstrated selfstarter displaying initiative who independently manages own workflow.

NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Please apply online at http://www.nwf.org/careergateway. Cover Letter and Resume are required.

NWF offers an excellent benefits package. NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

NWF’s mission is to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.