Job Announcement: North Idaho Field Rep
Job Announcement
Job Title: North Idaho Field Representative
Reports to: Executive Director
Compensation: $36,000 – $42,000, plus competitive health benefits, retirement savings, and vacation leave
Classification: Full-time, ExemptLocation:Lewiston, Idaho (or farther north)
Founded by sportsmen and women 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 future and current generations.
With the hiring of this position, the Idaho Wildlife Federation is transitioning to a four-person staff to facilitate our rapid growth, address conservation issues prescient to Idaho’s fish, wildlife and sportsman heritage, and to support our network of affiliated organizations, the largest coalition of sporting conservation groups in the state of Idaho. As such, we are seeking a knowledgeable candidate with experienced understanding of the complexity of social, ecologic, and economic values woven into natural resource management. 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 and advocacy.
Essential Functions
The North Idaho Field Representative will grow the reach and influence of the Federation’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts, and sportsman advocacy in North Idaho. The position’s primary conservation focus will be salmon and steelhead recovery- developing relationships with and educating appointed and elected decision makers regarding fish declines and recovery opportunities, grassroots organizing, and educative outreach to sportsmen and river communities. The Field Rep will also engage on other North Idaho wildlife and sportsman issues and assist in the overall operations and programs of our organization as needed to improve IWF’s visibility with decision makers and partners.
Job responsibilities include grassroots and community organizing, public lands management and processes, and human dimensions of natural resource management. This full-time position requires awareness of current political and scientific issues – especially the political, social, and ecologic issues facing Idaho’s salmon and steelhead – and IWF’s public policy objectives and strategies in order to serve as a resource for IWF members, key stakeholders, and the public at large.
This position will be remote from the IWF office, necessitating strong initiative from applicants. The Field Rep will work from home and will be required to travel for certain projects and tasks.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Comms and Outreach Coordinator in the scheduling, planning, and publicizing of events and meetings in North Idaho to promote IWF’s objectives.
Coordinate development of grassroots coalitions as needed.
With the IWF staff, coordinate and implement grassroots campaign for salmon/steelhead recovery.
Attend meetings and hearings around North Idaho as needed to provide IWF’s presence and position.
Fill positions on official and unofficial public lands collaborative coalitions.
Conduct research as directed to analyze current issues and support IWF’s advocacy campaigns.
Monitor legislation and policy initiatives, and assist in developing and implementing IWF’s advocacy strategies.
Identify ways to increase member involvement in IWF’s public policy goals.
Participate in regular meetings with the executive director for conservation strategies and projects.
Organize and host IWF events in North Idaho.
Qualifications:
Commitment to 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 problems.
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, familiarity with or willingness to learn WordPress and advocacy software.
Applicant must be reliable, pro-active, work independently, and set priorities and handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail, able to work with diverse personalities.
Ability to travel from time to time across Idaho to plan and attend events.
Flexibility to work longer hours during the legislative session and take on additional responsibilities and special projects as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or other training/certification in natural resources, public policy, or related field preferred, but not required.
Prior experience with grassroots organizing preferred but not required.
Salmon and Steelhead angler.
Prior professional experience in natural resources and public policy preferred, but not required.
Have, or be willing to acquire and develop working knowledge of Idaho legislative rules, conduct, policies, procedures, and basic understanding of the legislative process and procedures.
The North Idaho Field Rep will help facilitate IWF’s continued success and take a pro-active role in organizing the operations of IWF’s first remote employee.
To apply, please submit a resume, writing sample, reference list, and cover letter to IWF’s Executive Director, Brian Brooks at bbrooks.iwf@gmail.com no later than July 22, 2019.
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