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The Wilderness Society. |
| Categories: | Program/Project Mgmt. |
| Travel Required: | 26-50% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Preferred Degree: | Bachelors |
| Experience Required: | 2-3 years |
| State/Province: | AK - Alaska |
| City: | Anchorage |
| Salary: | n/a |
| Job Description: |
For over 70 years The Wilderness Society (The Society), a national non-profit conservation organization, has been at the forefront of nationwide efforts to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places; and since its inception protecting the Arctic has been a core priority of the organization. The Society's Alaska Regional Office has a long history of successfully protecting forests, oceans, and Arctic ecosystems that are critical to the well-being of the people of Alaska. The Alaska Regional Office works closely with The Society's national office in Washington, D.C. as well as with Program Leadership Teams throughout the organization to accomplish the region's goals. The Alaska Office is seeking a capable, versatile, and proven leader to join our staff to direct our Arctic Program Campaign. The Arctic Program Director will work and coordinate closely with the Regional Director and other staff and is responsible for: developing a comprehensive campaign vision for our work in the Arctic; advancing program goals to achieve that vision, including legislative, administrative and coalition-building campaign efforts; and developing effective working relationships in Arctic communities, the Administration and with members of Congress. A successful candidate will have a deep knowledge and proficiency of the issues and politics involved in Alaska and have a demonstrated ability to navigate the diverse worlds of Arctic Alaska and Washington D.C. The Arctic Program Director will be expected to contribute to fundraising efforts on behalf of this campaign and will be responsible for overseeing other staff as the campaign expands. * Develop a comprehensive vision to ensure enduring and meaningful protection for the Arctic's most important wild lands and resources and a strategy for overcoming the political barriers to achieving this vision. Qualifications Knowledge & Skills * At least 5 years experience working on conservation issues and/or political campaigns, preferably in Alaska, including experience operating in a leadership capacity. Education Bachelor's degree, or its demonstrated equivalent, required. Relevant graduate work will be highly regarded. We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package, including health and dental insurance and a generous pension plan. At TWS, we advocate for and protect the rich variety of life, values and experiences that wild places provide; as an organization we are equally committed to honoring diversity in our staff and creating an inclusive work environment. Please send resume and cover letter to: Arctic Program Director or e-mail: ArcticProgramPosition@tws.org
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| Post Date: | 05/13/2010 |
