National Wildlife Federation
Campus Field Coordinator
Atlanta, GA
National Wildlife Federation is seeking a regional Campus Field Coordinator who desires to work at the leading edge of a movement for climate action. This person will be responsible for:
• Building regional campus climate action networks to support campuses taking action to reduce their carbon footprint. Includes identifying host campuses, organizing regional summits, and providing on-going support for networks to support exchange of resources and information related to climate solutions.
• Climate Advocacy: Organizing and mobilizing students and others in Higher Education to support strong climate policies at a local and national level. This is an especially critical role this year as Congress debates a climate bill.
• Campus Outreach and Site Visits: Conducting individual site visits and presenting at regional and national conferences related to campus climate action and sustainability in order to build relationships with students, faculty and staff at individual campuses and provide direct training and technical assistance on climate solutions.
• Resource and Program Development: Provide input and feedback on technical resources developed to support the goals of the regional climate networks.
Education and Experience:
– College graduate with demonstrated interest in environment and climate organizing and practical solutions to global warming, especially in a campus setting.
– 3 years of related experience. Experience as an intern or professional staffer with college or environmental or social justice organization and experience working with diverse groups of people.
For more information, visit http://www.nwf.org/careergateway/ and search for positions in Atlanta, GA.