[PCA] Job opening: Policy Specialist for State Wildlife Conservation

[Alene Archer]

National Wildlife Federation, America's conservation organization passionate about protecting wildlife for our children's future, is seeking a dynamic and dedicated worker to serve as Policy Specialist for State Wildlife Conservation.  Working closely with NWF's state affiliates, this person will be responsible for:

•	Designing and implementing NWF's strategies on funding for state-based wildlife conservation, and advocating for such funding
•	Building momentum behind State Wildlife Action Plans, with an emphasis on education, training and coalition-building 
•	Advocacy on and analysis of state-level wildlife conservation policy

Qualifications: 

•	Minimum six years experience in conservation policy or advocacy, particularly at the state level.
•	BA required.  A major or advanced degree in environmental policy, wildlife biology or other related topics desired.
•	Knowledge and expertise on state legislatures and agencies 
•	Knowledge and expertise on wildlife conservation laws, programs and policies. Familiarity with state ballot initiatives and federal budget and appropriations processes a plus.  

NWF offers an excellent benefits package.  NWF is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.  Please apply online at www.nwf.org/careergateway.  Position may be based out of any of the following offices:  Boulder, CO; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Ann Arbor, MI; Missoula, MT; Austin, TX; Montpelier, VT; or Seattle, WA.


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

Alene Archer - Marketing Manager, Education
Phone: 703-438-6595  |  Fax: 703-438-6468  |  archera at nwf.org 
National Wildlife Federation 
11100 Wildlife Center Drive 
Reston, VA 20190-5362 
www.nwf.org