Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocacy organization. The Olympic Program Manager will lead efforts to restore salmon and protect natural and cultural resources at Olympic National Park by building partnerships with Tribes, agencies, decision-makers, and conservation organizations. The role also supports regional and national advocacy campaigns, communications, outreach, fundraising, and Northwest Regional Office operations.
Responsibilities
- Foster and implement NPCA’s Sea to Summit campaign, which seeks to equip the National Park Service (NPS) and partners with the resources necessary to manage and protect endangered aquatic species, advance needed salmon recovery projects, and coordinate partnerships that enhance the effectiveness of salmon protection within and around Olympic National Park
- Lead outreach, ongoing communication and trust building with Tribal community members and other Indigenous partners to build enduring relationships and foster collaborative partnerships with NPCA, other NGOs, and agencies including NPS
- Advocate for initiatives that support Tribes seeking co-management, co-stewardship, or other agreements with NPS and relevant agencies, with emphasis on natural resource stewardship
- Track resource threats to Olympic National Park and respond by crafting creative, proactive strategies and tactics that engage decision makers and partners to ensure the long-term protection of park resources
- Facilitate direct advocacy to local, state and federal decision makers to build champions for Olympic National Park, including relevant members of Congress
- Develop and maintain relationships with other allies, including National Park Service staff, local businesses, elected officials, and other cultural and conservation organizations
- Serve as a member of relevant internal NPCA program teams, such as Indigenous Engagement, Wildlife team, and others as relevant to the Program Manager’s work
- Work with the Northwest team to build and sustain a community of new and diverse advocates to advance established and emerging regional and national campaigns that enhance natural and cultural resource protection in national parks
- Identify opportunities to educate the media, public, decision-makers, advisors and fellow advocates about Northwest national parks through the creation of digital and print communications tools
- Work with the Northwest team to engage a broad set of local, state and federal decision makers and influencers to increase support for increasing the NPS workforce, federal budget, and seek additional opportunities for dedicated, supplemental funding on an as-needed basis
- Facilitate opportunities for allies and supporters to engage in park advocacy actions that advance regional and national programmatic goals in Washington State
- Create supporting campaign materials (talking points, fact sheets, public comments, newsletters, presentations, website content, etc.), and host in-person and hybrid events to engage elected officials, stakeholders, NPCA members, the National Park Service and other federal agencies in our regional campaigns
- Attend community meetings, conduct informational public forums, organize outdoor group experiences, and carry out other forms of community education that promote and advance park funding and staffing campaign goals
- Assist in the coordination and execution of regional administrative activities and provide logistical support for activities of the Northwest Regional Office including Regional Council and other in-person and hybrid events and meetings as requested
- Contribute to email newsletters, summaries of program work and campaign milestones/achievements, and calls to action for NPCA supporters, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Northwest team and Development staff to identify and steward major donors, foundation representatives and prospects, Board members, Regional Council members, and Next Generation Advisory Council members
- Assist in preparation of funding proposals by writing and editing grant proposals and reports. Support fundraising events, park tours, VIP tours, speaking programs, and other activities as needed
- Assess and identify resource and budgetary needs to effectively execute regional campaigns
- Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Participate in administrative staff meetings, organization-wide meetings, quarterly regional planning sessions, staff committee meetings, training programs, and attend external meetings and seminars as necessary to advance regional campaign goals. Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position
Skills
- Two to three years of experience with aquatic wildlife management and/or partnering with Native Tribes or Indigenous organizations, preferably in the Northwest region
- Proven track record of working with a variety of individuals and organizations to build effective coalitions across political and cultural boundaries
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and handle details
- Creative and strategic thinking skills to help adapt and implement effective programs and campaigns
- Comfort and ability to be independently productive and stay connected to other staff remotely while in a solo workplace environment
- Excellent written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation abilities
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat) and comfort with online communications and systems
- Commitment to NPCA's mission, core values and NPCA's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Statement of Intentions
- Monday through Thursday, 32-hour work week; flexible depending on office needs, some Fridays and weekend and evening work required
- Regional travel is required for meetings, site visits to Northeast national parks and events as determined by business needs
- National travel required approximately two to three times a year for meetings, events, and staff retreats
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear
- The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Four to five years of relevant work and/or lived experience with Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
- Background and familiarity with conservation, national park, and public land management issues preferred
Benefits
- A four-day, 32-hour work week
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid sabbaticals for staff after seven years of service
- Partially remote work / remote work in Western Washington State
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