Officer, U.S. Conservation, Intermountain West
About the position
Responsibilities
• Foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work environment.
• Develop and lead efforts to secure new policy frameworks and funding for wildlife corridors and crossings.
• Utilize state and federal policy tools to lead campaigns protecting rivers and wetlands.
• Support partner coalitions to secure climate-informed conservation outcomes in public land management plans.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with partner organizations, scientists, Tribal nations, government representatives, and elected officials.
• Represent Pew in government meetings, coalition meetings, conferences, and events.
• Steward funding agreements with partners to achieve conservation goals.
• Participate in activities supporting program and Pew-wide objectives.
Requirements
• Skilled in informing and influencing audiences through written and oral communications.
• Experience leading or managing public policy initiatives.
• Experience cultivating and managing stakeholder coalitions to advance policy objectives.
• Ability to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Highly flexible with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and adjust to changing circumstances.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, eight years of applicable experience.
Nice-to-haves
• At least two years of campaign experience including legislative, ballot initiative, electoral, or policy objectives.
• Experience developing relationships with elected officials and agency officials.
• Experience supporting shared goals with traditionally disadvantaged communities, preferably Tribal communities.
• Proficiency in public speaking.
Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
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