World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading international conservation organizations, seeks an experienced policy advocate and government relations professional to join its Policy and Government Affairs team to help advance WWF policy and funding priorities with the United States government. The individual will be responsible for developing and leading lobbying and advocacy strategies around WWF priority issues of food system transformation and freshwater policy, working as part of a dynamic and transparent team environment and in close collaboration with relevant WWF substance experts from across the organization. The individual will also be responsible for building and managing strong and positive relationships with U.S. government stakeholders in both Congress and the Administration and for positively promoting WWF’s brand and reputation as well as its access to key decisionmakers and its ability to advance its overall priorities and policy objectives.
Salary Range: $89,600 - $112,100
Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Key Competencies
Interpersonal communication skills: Communicates clearly, effectively, and accurately with internal and external audiences, including government stakeholders in Congress and the Administration. Adapts communication style to the appropriate audience and understands the value of different communication and behavioral styles to build rapport and fosters positive relationships and collaboration. Translates technical information into clear and actionable policy recommendations for government stakeholders.Leadership and Advocacy: Skillfully and effectively advocates for policy positions and recommendations with external audiences, including with government stakeholders and as part of collaborative efforts with NGO partners. Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement successful advocacy strategies that achieve priority policy objectives, working effectively as part of a team and in coalitions. Demonstrates a strong ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate effectively in order to advance WWF’s policy priorities with government and organizational partners.Initiative/Drive: Proactive in implementing strategic plans to advance team and organizational goals and personal workplans, while maintaining broad awareness of emerging opportunities to deliver on WWF’s policy priorities, as well as emerging challenges. Independently motivated and demonstrates initiative and creativity in implementing strategic plans to achieve PGA team priorities and deliver on personal workplans. Committed to WWF’s mission and delivering on team and individual goals.Collaboration and Inclusion: Fosters a culture of collaboration, internally within the PGA team, among teams contributing to Food and Freshwater Policy, and across the organization more broadly, as well as externally with organizational and coalition partners and government stakeholders. Builds strong relationships and leverages these to advance WWF policy priorities and enhance WWF’s overall reputation and influence with strategic partners on a range of issues. Is a committed team player and defaults to inclusion, transparency, and collaboration within and across teams.Time management and accountability/follow through: Establishes time-bound goals and workplans proactively, communicating to manager and teammates regularly on their progress. Adaptively manages time and workload to advance multiple workstreams and tasks while prioritizing outreach, engagement, and relationship management with government stakeholders. Takes ownership of projects and delivers results in a way that strengthens credibility and trust among both internal colleagues and external partners.
To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26031 Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
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