Temporary Conservation Policy Assistant

Location: Washington, D.C.
Supervisor: Director of Habitat and Highways

Position Description

The Habitat & Highways Campaign seeks to reduce the impact of roads and highways on wildlife and habitat, and to incorporate wildlife conservation into transportation planning.  In addition to working on core projects, the Temporary Conservation Policy Assistant will be exposed to a variety of programmatic experience on conservation issues of national significance.  The Assistant will attend hearings, seminars, conferences, and working meetings to develop and implement strategies.  Occasionally, s/he will be expected to provide administrative and outreach support for related projects.

We seek a talented individual dedicated to the conservation of our nation's wildlife and natural resources for this temporary position, which could either be part-time or full-time (depending upon the candidate's availability/flexibility in scheduling).  This position may require some occasional, domestic travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with administrative tasks, scheduling, budget, and department and programming logistics
  • Meeting preparation
  • Represent Defenders at conferences through presentations and participation
  • Manage Websites – update, draft content, scout for related sites, links, etc.
  • Research, edit, and write reports
  • Provide conference support
  • Provide funders and grant support
  • Write newsletters, alerts, comments, factsheets, etc.
  • Shepherd documents through necessary channels (sign-ons, petitions, action alerts, etc.)
  • Maintain physical and electronic department files
  • Fulfill requests for information
  • Mailings, shipping tasks
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent preferred

Experience:  1+ years of administrative, organizational, and/or writing experience; some experience in environmental policy preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Other Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Expected to work independently and/or as a team member with initiative, motivation, flexibility, and attention to accuracy of projects and tasks

How To Apply

Interested applicants please reference Temporary Conservation Policy Assistant in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR@defenders.org

It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.