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Statement of General Purpose:
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.
NWF's Offshore Wind Energy Program sits within the Climate & Energy Program and works to advance the responsible development of offshore wind energy off of the East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf Coast. We advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to establish and implement 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 Northeast Campaign Manager, Offshore Wind Energy joins a robust team and will lead significant portions of offshore wind advocacy in the Northeast region (New England, New York, New Jersey), working with regional and state-specific coalitions. In this role, you will collaborate with others on the Offshore Wind Energy team on campaign strategy and planning, implement priority campaign activities, and cultivate new and existing partnerships. This position reports to the Senior Campaign Manager, Offshore Wind Energy.
Your major areas of responsibility:

• Lead and manage portions of state and regional Offshore Wind Energy campaigns across New England, New York, and New Jersey, in close coordination with the Offshore Wind Energy team and regional colleagues:
  
  • Co-develop campaign plans (goals, theory of change, target decision-makers, stakeholder mapping, tactics, timelines, and roles) for priority state and regional efforts.
  • Drive execution of integrated campaign tactics (communications, digital, and field/organizing) in partnership with communications staff and other internal teams.
  • Track campaign progress using measurable goals, milestones, and deliverables; synthesize results, lessons learned, and recommendations for adjustments.
  • Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with coalition partners and stakeholders (including environmental justice, labor, community, and industry-aligned groups as appropriate) to advance shared objectives.
  • Represent NWF in coalition meetings, stakeholder convenings, and with decision-makers; support preparation for public hearings, briefings, comment opportunities, and other advocacy moments.
  • Facilitate internal and external education and information sharing on offshore wind transmission and related policy objectives; translate technical and policy issues into accessible materials for partners and other audiences.
  • Coordinate with policy staff to provide technical support to partners and coalitions, including research, drafting, and review of campaign and advocacy materials as needed.
  • Manage select consultants, partner agreements, and related budgets as assigned; support grant reporting by documenting activities, outputs, and outcomes.
  • Serve as a primary liaison to internal staff in the region to ensure alignment across state/regional priorities, messaging, and stakeholder engagement.
• Complete administrative and operational tasks that enable effective campaign delivery, including scheduling, note-taking, travel coordination, and maintaining organized digital records.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience using inclusive approaches in organizing campaigns, leading multi-stakeholder coalitions, and working across differences
• Demonstrated campaign experience, including developing strategy, executing tactics, and tracking progress toward measurable goals and deliverables
• Knowledge of or experience with advocating for policy solutions at the state level
• Demonstrated experience utilizing environmental justice organizing principles - recognizes the role of race, gender, and other identities in shaping perspectives, and the disparate impacts our existing energy system has on marginalized communities
• Strategic thinking and vision - quickly grasps the subtleties of complex issues, and identifies ways to tackle problems with insight and equity and a solutions orientation
• Capably leads partners in articulating shared goals and strategies.
• Excellent writer and communicator; able to translate complex policy and technical topics into clear, compelling materials for diverse audiences and to facilitate productive conversations with partners and decision-makers
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with a track record of navigating and strengthening established relationships with partners and stakeholders
• Strong sense of ownership and attention to detail - takes the lead in developing their own work and planning ahead
• Bounces back from setbacks, and identifies alternatives

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation's required equity competencies at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.
Travel Requirements:
This role requires frequent overnight travel (generally monthly depending on primary location) within the Northeast region (New England, New York, and New Jersey) associated with this role, and occasional (roughly once per quarter) travel for meetings and conferences outside of the region.
Location and Work Mode:
This is a remote position based in the Northeast region. Preference will be given to candidates based in Coastal New England, with a strong preference for candidates based in the Boston area. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in an office, in a hybrid manner, or completely remotely, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers
Physical Requirements of the Job:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods (such as during car or air travel and during meetings); 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:
The salary range for this position is $72,000-85,000, commensurate with experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits, and by Forbes as one of America's best small employers! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:

• Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member - including pets), and 11 holidays
• We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end-of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options - all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
• Therapist available at no cost
• Pet insurance and discount perk program
• Annual wellbeing allowance

In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:

• Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
• Annual year end retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
• Pet adoption stipend
• Student Loan management

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation's benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. NWF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to any classes or characteristics protected by law.
For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers
We recognize that people come with a wealth of knowledge and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Whether you're new to the field, returning to work after a gap in your employment, or are taking the next step in your career path, if you believe you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply! Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. To be eligible for this role you must be a U.S. citizen or have valid work authorization to work in the U.S.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
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