Sacred Grounds Fellow - Washington, United States - National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation
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Washington, United States

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Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's 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 ages and stripes.

The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world.

We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.

This position is part of NWF's fellowship program. NWF Fellows must be available to work a full-time schedule.
This 11-month position offers $20.00 per hour plus core benefits.

Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility):

  • Create educational and promotional materials including fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, social media
  • Assist with congregation honorariums and contracts
  • Track metrics for attendance, native plants and gardens
  • Coordinate native plant pickup days for congregations (plant orders/delivery, materials, staffing)
  • Maintain calendar of events
  • Provide reminders and updates to congregations and partners for events
Conduct and support outreach to Sacred Grounds congregations for all educational events and activities including:

  • Monthly cohort meetings
  • Webinars and inperson presentations
  • Native plant giveaways
  • Native plant garden tours
  • Field trips
  • Focus groups
  • Partner meetings

Conduct and compile background research on:

  • Local free tree programs
  • Local stormwater rebate and incentive programs
  • Climate action plans
  • Local green infrastructure examples
  • Residential native plant gardens

Qualifications:


Experience and interest in native plants and wildlife, habitat restoration, community organizing, organizing events, creating communications/outreach materials using graphics (flyers, social media) desirable.

Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, and Google documents is necessary.

Being comfortable working with a variety of faiths (Muslims, Jews, Christians and more) and enjoy communicating with people and organizing multiple community activities vital.

Bilingual skills are a plus.


NWF Values:

Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the

National Wildlife Federation:
collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus


Your competencies should include:

  • Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized;
  • Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions;
  • Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement;
  • Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them;
  • Being dedicated to advancing NWF's internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
  • Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission

Travel Requirements:

Visit congregations in the Washington D.C. metro area.


Location and Work Mode:


Physical Requirements of the Job:


Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace.

The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.


Please Note:


This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.

Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.


Compensation and Benefits:

This 11-month position offers $20.00 per hour plus core benefits.


Application:

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