Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Job Title: Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: $36,000 – $42,000, plus competitive health benefits, retirement

savings, and vacation leave

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Boise, Idaho

Founded by sportsmen and women 1936, the Idaho Wildlife Federation (IWF) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting, 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 two-person staff to facilitate our rapid growth 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 experienced with successful outreach and communications strategies. 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 Outreach and Communications Coordinator will grow the reach and influence of the Federation through the development and implementation of successful outreach efforts and communications activities, will assist in the overall operations and programs of our organization by providing administrative assistance to the Executive Director, improve our outreach capabilities, and communication with our stakeholders.

Job responsibilities include the core functions of legislative and policy research, communications, outreach, and recordkeeping. This full-time position requires awareness of current political and scientific issues 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to IWF’s Executive Director, including, but not limited to: monitoring messages and mail, returning phone calls and other communications, editing and drafting content for blogs, Op-eds/Letters to the Editor, and targeted communications.
• Assist in the scheduling, planning, and publicizing of events and meetings to promote IWF’s objectives.
• Coordinate development and production of materials to support membership development, including donor appeals, direct mail, and other outreach materials.
• Attend meetings and hearings around Idaho as needed to provide IWF’s presence and position.
• Continue to grow IWF’s media presence through research and drafting content for IWF’s targeted communications with various media outlets.
• Conduct research as directed to analyze current issues and support IWF’s advocacy campaigns.
• Assist with tracking, compiling, and managing IWF’s membership database.
• Maintain a working database of other clubs and organizations with similarly aligned interests to IWF, and develop and 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 strategies.
• Identify ways to increase membership numbers and member involvement in IWF’s public policy goals.
• Participate in regular meetings with the executive director for updates on communication strategies and projects.

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 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, 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.
• Capable of managing multiple digital and social media platforms.
• Prior experience with successful outreach programs required.
• 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, communications, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in nonprofit advocacy.
• 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 Outreach and Operations Coordinator will help facilitate IWF’s continued success and take a pro-active role in day-to-day operations of IWF.

To apply, please submit your resume, writing sample, reference list, and cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36,000.00 to $42,000.00 /year

Experience:

• comms/outreach: 1 year (Required)