Officer, U.S. Conservation, Intermountain West
About the position The Officer for U.S. Conservation at Pew Charitable Trusts plays a pivotal role in advancing conservation initiatives in the Intermountain West. This position involves leading coalitions, engaging in public policy campaigns, and implementing strategies to protect wildlife corridors, rivers, and wetlands while enhancing public land management. The officer will work collaboratively within a team to secure policy frameworks and funding that support biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience against climate change. Responsibilities • Foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work environment. • Develop and lead efforts to secure new policy frameworks and funding for wildlife corridors and crossings. • Utilize state and federal policy tools to lead campaigns protecting rivers and wetlands. • Support partner coalitions to secure climate-informed conservation outcomes in public land management plans. • Cultivate and manage relationships with partner organizations, scientists, Tribal nations, government representatives, and elected officials. • Represent Pew in government meetings, coalition meetings, conferences, and events. • Steward funding agreements with partners to achieve conservation goals. • Participate in activities supporting program and Pew-wide objectives. Requirements • Skilled in informing and influencing audiences through written and oral communications. • Experience leading or managing public policy initiatives. • Experience cultivating and managing stakeholder coalitions to advance policy objectives. • Ability to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns. • Excellent time and project management skills. • Highly flexible with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and adjust to changing circumstances. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • Generally, eight years of applicable experience. Nice-to-haves • At least two years of campaign experience including legislative, ballot initiative, electoral, or policy objectives. • Experience developing relationships with elected officials and agency officials. • Experience supporting shared goals with traditionally disadvantaged communities, preferably Tribal communities. • Proficiency in public speaking. Benefits • Disability insurance • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Flexible spending account • Vision insurance • Retirement plan Apply tot his job