Job Announcement: Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Job Announcement

Job Title: Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 (negotiable) plus competitive health benefits, retirement savings, and vacation leave

Classification: Full time, exempt

Location: Boise, ID, but considerations may be made for exceptional candidates

Founded by sportsmen and women in 1936, the Idaho Wildlife Federation (IWF) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to conserving and enhancing Idaho’s natural resources, wildlife, habitat, and sporting heritage for current and future generations.

The Idaho Wildlife Federation is a growing organization and represents the largest coalition of sporting conservation groups in the state of Idaho. As such, we are seeking a knowledgeable candidate to implement our communications plans and strategies across multiple platforms. The position will require a broad application of skills and tasks to continue IWF's growth, necessitating flexible work prioritization with diverse tasks. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development for the right individual seeking to grow their career in conservation.

Essential Functions

The Communications and Outreach Coordinator will collaborate with the Executive Director and IWF staff to coordinate and distribute public facing communications: social media, press releases, direct mail, email, IWF blog posts, etc. This position will involve the identification, recruitment, and retention of individual and corporate donors, organizing in-person and online fundraising events, and assisting staff with grant writing and reporting.

Job responsibilities include the core functions of communications and outreach. This full-time position requires awareness of current policy and scientific issues and IWF’s objectives and strategies in order to serve as a resource for IWF members, key stakeholders, and the public at large.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day support to IWF’s staff, including, but not limited to: collaborating with program staff to effectively communicate IWF activities to the public, interacting with media contacts, editing and drafting content for blogs, op-eds, letters to the editor, targeted communications, and social media content.

  • Coordinate development and production of outreach materials in digital and print form.

  • Attend meetings around Idaho as needed to promote IWF’s presence and positions.

  • Continue to grow IWF’s media presence through research and drafting press releases.

  • Conduct research as directed to analyze current issues and support IWF’s advocacy campaigns.

  • Assist with tracking, compiling, and managing IWF’s membership database.

  • Assist in the scheduling, planning, and publicizing of events and meetings to promote IWF’s programmatic objectives.

  • Maintain relationships with sportsmen/wildlife groups, IWF affiliate leaders, government officials and representatives, relevant regional wildlife and land management agency staff.

  • Monitor legislation and policy initiatives and assist in developing and implementing IWF’s advocacy and communications strategies.

  • Identify ways to increase membership numbers and member involvement in IWF’s public policy goals.

  • Participate in regular meetings with IWF staff for updates on communication strategies and projects.

Qualifications:

Good candidates for this position will have the following skills and abilities, as a result of their employment history, personal experiences and/or educational attainment:

  • Commitment and passion for hunting, angling, and outdoor lifestyle.

  • Enthusiasm and professionalism to represent IWF and its members, a passion to conserve and enhance Idaho’s wildlife and natural resources, and to advocate for creative and proactive solutions to solve natural resource issues.

  • Strong organizational, analytical, research, and administrative skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including persuasive writing and proofing. Ability to respond in a professional, knowledgeable, and friendly manner.

  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft programs.

  • Applicant must be reliable, proactive, able to work independently, and set priorities to handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and be able to work with diverse personalities.

  • Ability to create and cultivate strong, genuine relationships with individuals and stakeholders.

  • Ability to travel from time to time across Idaho to plan and attend events.

  • Flexibility to work longer hours and take on additional responsibilities and special projects as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or other training/certification in natural resources, public policy, communications, nonprofit/business management, or related field preferred.

  • Prior experience in nonprofit advocacy.

  • Familiarity and experience with CRM databases, specifically EveryAction.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and meet most of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. We are eager to consider a wide array of applicants for this exciting position. Applying is the best way to find out if this is the job for you.

IWF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to IWF at job@idahowildlife.org no later than Friday, January 31, 2025. Include “Communications and Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.

Nick Fasciano