Based in Washington, DC and reporting to the National Campaigns Director, the Coastal Campaigns Manager is responsible for building political power and ensuring the advancement of National Audubon Society coastal conservation priorities. As part of the National Policy team, s/he will spearhead the coordination of a multidisciplinary team in a matrixed setting to plan, implement and win Audubon’s coastal policy campaigns. The Manager will also work closely with state office staff to successfully execute statewide grassroots/grasstops campaigns designed to influence environmental policy, or a related issue area of importance to Audubon. To be successful, the candidate should be a skilled and experienced manager, a strategic thinker, and ideally have a background in marine and coastal related issues.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Responsible for leading the development and effective implementation of annual and longer term campaign goals as directed by the National Campaigns Director, in coordination with the Vice President for Coastal Conservation, including the effective engagement of internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop results-driven advocacy, and grassroots outreach strategies to achieve the goals of Audubon’s organizational campaigns.
- Coordinate a staff in assigned states consisting of lobbyists, experts, communications professionals, and grassroots organizers, if applicable, and implement advocacy activities for these individuals both in the Washington, DC area and across the country, as appropriate.
- Cultivate and effectively manage outside relationships with coalition partners, vendors, and decision-makers.
- Develop campaign strategies and maintain a working knowledge of related science and policy practices.
- Other responsibilities as appropriate and necessary to achieve campaign objectives.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in policy, economics, natural resources or related field
Skills/Experience:
- 3-5 years of related professional experience in grassroots advocacy, policy, wildlife conservation, public service, etc., including at least 1 year managing teams or volunteer groups. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
- Knowledge of federal and/or state-based lobbying regulations important, as well as how to appropriately implement across organizational initiatives.
- Experience working with marine and coastal related issues is strongly preferred.
- Must have exceptional leadership skills with the proven ability to oversee and mentor professional staff while working effectively in a team-based environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build consensus among a wide range of individuals. Comfort with presenting and engaging others in public speaking events also necessary.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners.
- A self-starter, one who is motivated, able to work in a decentralized work environment with minimal supervision, and juggle multiple projects simultaneously while supervising others.
- Desire and ability to advocate for complex, aggressive conservation positions in both small and large settings.
- Technically savvy, with proficiency in MS Office applications, campaign/advocacy tools and other online software.
- Thorough understanding of how advocacy, communications and grassroots engagement components effectively work together.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build coalitions.
- Willingness to travel across the Audubon network, including some out-of-state travel, and comfort working evenings and weekends as job responsibilities demand.
- Demonstrated interest in conservation and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 27 2018
Active Until:
Mar 27 2018
Hiring Organization:
National Audubon Society
industry:
Nonprofit