California North Coast Outreach Coordinator, Offshore Wind Energy

Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation’s 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. The Federation is committed to inspiring all people around our shared love of nature and wildlife by creating a welcoming and inclusive community representative of all Americans.

To advance our mission, we are seeking an Outreach Coordinator to join our Offshore Wind Energy team, which works as part of our larger Climate and Energy Program to support the responsible development of offshore wind energy off of all three US coasts. This is a 1-year term-limited position that is grant-funded, with opportunities for extension based on job opportunities, performance, and fundraising.

We advocate for ambitious offshore wind commitments and to ensure stringent wildlife protections, strong labor standards, community benefits, and stakeholder engagement are in place every step of the way. The California North Coast Outreach Coordinator will facilitate base-building for offshore wind with a primary focus on outreach along the California North Coast. The person who fills this role will help to develop and execute a comprehensive community outreach plan, collaborate with and support the West Coast Campaign Manager in implementation of priority campaign activities, cultivate new and existing partnerships, and represent NWF’s Offshore Wind Energy team in work with partner organizations and at public events.

Tasks will include supporting coalition-building, organizing educational events, and helping create campaign materials.

Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):

• Support planning and implementing state and regional Offshore Wind Energy campaigns:
  • Plan and implement grassroots organizing and community outreach efforts in target communities along the California North Coast individually and with partner organizations, supporting partner and activist engagement
  • Track campaign activities by writing timely reports as needed
  • Represent NWF in coalition settings and at public meetings and events
• Regional Campaign Manager support:
  • Identify and develop opportunities to collaborate with coalition partners
  • Facilitate information sharing in state and regional coalition meetings
  • Support the production of coalition resources
  • Fulfill limited administrative tasks as needed, including list building, note-taking and maintaining and organizing digital records

Qualifications:

• Passion for addressing climate change in creative and pragmatic ways that allow wildlife and people of all backgrounds to survive and thrive
• At least 1 year of campaign and/or organizing experience, either in a professional or volunteer setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Self-starter able to work effectively in both a team-based and independent environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• A demonstrated and documented interest and experience in climate or clean energy policy and/or advocacy. This can include a BA/BS in a related field, or equivalent professional or volunteer experience.

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s required equity competencies at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

Travel Requirements: 

Activities will focus on communities along the North Coast of California with potential for outreach in other nearby communities as well. Frequent local travel (weekly) and occasional travel outside of the region (likely quarterly) should be expected.

Location and Work Mode: 

While this is a remote position, proximity to the North Coast of California is required as there will be extensive travel in that region. Must be willing to organize and at