The National Wildlife Federation's state and territorial affiliates form the backbone of the Federation. Our 52 affiliate partners are leaders on state and local conservation efforts, employing dedicated conservationists who are making real strides in protecting our natural resources. Explore the opportunities below to work for an affiliate organization and join the Federation family.
Boise, Idaho
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the executive director is responsible for defining, fundraising for, leading, and implementing activities that advance Idaho Wildlife Federation’s mission and sustain the organization’s operations and power.
Check out this job »Augusta, Maine
The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join their team as a full-time Leadership Gifts Officer. The Leadership Gifts Officer will be NRCM’s sole full-time frontline fundraiser of philanthropic gifts from individuals/households. This position is a “road warrior” with an emphasis on conducting in-person and video call visits with NRCM members and donors. The majority of travel takes place within Maine, with select trips to major U.S. cities.
Check out this job »Pennsylvania
The Director of Development is the chief fundraiser for PennFuture, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and is responsible for creating, executing, and managing all fundraising and development activities, including raising funds towards a $4 million yearly budget. They will build and oversee the execution of PennFuture’s development strategy and will be a member of the senior leadership team. The Director of Development will work to engage and raise funds from existing donors, forge new relationships to build PennFuture’s visibility, impact, and financial resources, and create an internal organizational culture for fundraising. This position will primarily be responsible for expanding, diversifying, and strengthening PennFuture’s donor base and pipeline, while cultivating existing donors, organizational partners, and supporting foundation fundraising. They will work closely with the President & CEO, leadership team members, the board of directors, and development and executive staff at CVPA, our 501(c)4 strategic partner, to secure funding for new and existing initiatives.
Check out this job »Juneau, Alaska
The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC) is looking to hire 2 new positions based in Juneau - a State Campaigns Manager and a Development and Outreach Coordinator.
SEACC is a small grassroots nonprofit based out of Juneau, Alaska, in the Tongass National Forest. For more than 50 years SEACC has been a regional conservation watchdog defending the remaining intact old-growth stands of the Tongass National Forest and the waters of the Inside Passage.
We partner with local communities, Tribes, fishermen, businesses, and visitors to advocate for the conservation and sustainable use of our region’s natural resources, and preserve a uniquely Southeast Alaskan way of life. We mix policy and technical expertise with grassroots organizing and communication skills to engage the public, advance new policy, and maintain existing protections, so that we ensure the interconnected whole of Southeast Alaska exists for future generations.
Read more about the open positions here »Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee Wildlife Federation seeks a dynamic individual to support the conservation policy efforts of the Federation, compile research on relevant policy topics and organize research in an usable way, identify and prioritize issues that directly or indirectly relate to the Federation’s work, and work alongside the Federation’s communications team to utilize media and communications to promote policies and messages that reflect mission accomplishment for the Federation.
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