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The Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF) is seeking a Public Lands Coordinator to help expand their impact and effectiveness in driving state and federal policies that protect public lands and benefit Arizona wildlife, habitat, and opportunities for outdoor recreation.
About the Position
Some of the most important fish and wildlife habitats in the state of Arizona are found on public land where intact habitat provides all the necessities for healthy populations of non-game species, wild and native fish, as well as herds of elk, deer and other big game animals. The Arizona Wildlife Federation is looking for a Public Lands Coordinator to help us to ensure that public lands and resources are protected and accessible to all. This individual will be part of the AWF staff and will work with sportsmen, political leaders, local communities, and other conservation nonprofits to build authentic bipartisan support for state and federal policies that value and protect Arizona’s wildlife, habitat, outdoor recreation, and access to public lands.
The position is funded through a Wyss Foundation grant with the intent of developing future conservation leaders. With that goal in mind, the ideal candidate is an emerging leader in the conservation community with 1-2 years experience, or is an experienced professional looking to make a career change into land and wildlife conservation.
Priorities for this Position
Priorities for this position include: defense of federal public lands from sale or transfer; support for Arizona’s National Monuments including defense of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni; securing funding for public lands, wildlife connectivity and crossings; encouraging conservation-smart energy development and transmission, and increasing awareness of the importance of riparian protection and restoration.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with our Conservation Advocacy Director to develop and execute field strategies and tactics that grow support for public lands, wildlife and habitat
protection, and outdoor recreation - Grassroots organizing with local and state hunters and anglers, nonprofit conservation organizations, local businesses and community leaders
- Research environmental and economic studies relating to the benefits and challenges of public land related issues
- Organize events (field trips, webinars, panel discussions, etc.) and create content (fact sheets, testimonials, infographics) that inform and inspire our
supporters, relevant stakeholders, and other target audiences - Keep affiliates and supporters informed on public lands issues via multiple AWF channels including email, magazine, website, podcast, and social media
- Build relationships and influence decision makers
- Plan and coordinate meetings to educate Arizona’s state legislators, Arizona’s U.S. Senators and Representatives, and agency leaders with the U.S. Forest
Service, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Game and Fish Department and Arizona Parks and Trails departments on appropriate issues - Educate and empower our supporters and partners to take action. Create digital and printed content and share through our communications channels
- Plan and host educational events, coordinate action alerts, and organize meetings with decision makers, partners, and the public
- Generate earned media in support of our campaigns. Write and publish press releases, media alerts, advisories, op-eds, LTE’s, blogs, social media posts
- Build strong local media relationships and manage radio and television media tours, press conferences and tele-pressers
- Track and report the effectiveness of AWF campaigns and campaign deliverables
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate has direct experience and a passion for hunting, angling, and outdoor recreation in Arizona, has prior experience with advocacy, and is
flexible enough to assist in all aspects of AWF operations - Basic understanding and exposure to policies related to public lands, endangered species, mineral extraction, grazing, forest management, water conservation, climate change, and the North American Model of Wildlife Management
- Energetic, creative self-starter, able to work independently and cooperatively with limited daily supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (including strong editing skills and attention to detail) and an ability to convey conservation messages across a range of audiences and across the political spectrum.
- Strong organizing skills and the ability to track multiple deliverables across programs and audiences
- Flexible and comfortable in a dynamic environment where week-to-week work will range from coordinating press events, to grassroots advocacy, to organizing events and beyond! Must be willing to roll up their sleeves and do all levels of work
- B.A. or B.S. degree
- Available and flexible to be at the Arizona State Capitol 1-2 days/week during the legislative session for committee hearings
About the Arizona Wildlife Federation
Founded in 1923 to promote the management of Arizona’s natural resources on a scientific basis, the Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF) remains one of Arizona’s most trusted conservation organizations. Our programs focus on conserving wildlife, restoring and protecting habitat, assuring access to public lands, and connecting people with nature. Our members range from sportsmen to wildlife gardeners, and share a common value in the importance of public lands, wildlife and wildlife habitat. AWF is a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.
How to Apply
Please send a letter of interest and resume to: scott@azwildlife.org This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. This is a full-time position with compensation in the range of $45,000-60,000 annually depending on experience. Benefits include a generous paid time off policy, a QSEHRA healthcare reimbursement plan, and a SIMPLE IRA plan.
The AWF is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act & Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act. The AWF hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
