Organizing Fellow with Conservation Nebraska
Organizing Fellow with Conservation Nebraska
Supervisors: Favian Mendez, Program Manager at Conservation Nebraska & Y’Shall Davis, Civic Engagement Strategist at Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Starting Salary: $45,000
Job purpose
Organize community members and local stakeholders through various civic engagement strategies, including but not limited to voter registration, voter mobilization, community building and engagement with engagement while building power through expanding Conservation Nebraska’s base of supporters and volunteers
Support Conservation Nebraska and the broader collective goals of the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table and its membership by increasing local civic engagement efforts
Key accountabilities
COMMUNITY AND NETWORK ORGANIZING
Coordinate with Conservation Nebraska program managers and volunteer coordinator to plan events, table at member events, recruit volunteers, and assist with programs
Actively participate as the representative for Conservation Nebraska in the appropriate Nebraska Table Coalition meetings and act as a liaison to the community
Lead education efforts and outreach on issues impacting community members and organize around issues that increase civic engagement and participation
Identify opportunities for cross-organization partnerships to amplify impact and more effectively utilize available resources
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Identify and recruit community members to build the base of Conservation Nebraska supporters and strengthen organizational programs through active public outreach and one-on-one meetings
Actively participate in regularly scheduled calls to keep Conservation Nebraska updated on collective efforts to advance their mission
Actively engage, center, and empower underrepresented communities, to ensure their perspectives and concerns are not only heard and addressed, but are the driving force for strategy and action
Leadership Competencies
Center community needs and voices
Build collaborative relationships
Take initiative
Effective communication
Respect for differences
Promote equity
Qualifications
Preferred: Candidates whose personal values align with the mission and values of Conservation Nebraska
Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Experience working or good understanding of grassroots organizing, direct services, local volunteering, or nonprofit work
Presenting, collaborating, and training with diverse audiences and more specifically with underrepresented communities
Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license and auto insurance
Commitment to equal opportunity and fairness
LOCATION REQUIREMENT: Majority of time spent in Norfolk, Grand Island, or Hastings, Nebraska (depending on the location of the Organizing Fellow), with some travel required to Grand Island, Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska
Benefits include: Tiered employer covered health, dental and vision insurance, flexible PTO, employer covered life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, professional development stipend, technology and internet stipend, retirement stipend at the end of year 1 & 2, end of year office closure and closed on all federal holidays
Working conditions
Office & remote work environment
Night and weekend hours required during certain times of the year
Travel within the state could be between 30%-40% of the role during certain times of the year
Physical requirements
Some physical activity, including canvassing, will be required
Direct reports
None
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to applications received by June 30, 2026.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected]. In the subject line, please put “Organizing Fellow Conservation Nebraska”. No phone call please
Supervisors: Favian Mendez, Program Manager at Conservation Nebraska & Y’Shall Davis, Civic Engagement Strategist at Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Starting Salary: $45,000
Job purpose
Organize community members and local stakeholders through various civic engagement strategies, including but not limited to voter registration, voter mobilization, community building and engagement with engagement while building power through expanding Conservation Nebraska’s base of supporters and volunteers
Support Conservation Nebraska and the broader collective goals of the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table and its membership by increasing local civic engagement efforts
Key accountabilities
COMMUNITY AND NETWORK ORGANIZING
Coordinate with Conservation Nebraska program managers and volunteer coordinator to plan events, table at member events, recruit volunteers, and assist with programs
Actively participate as the representative for Conservation Nebraska in the appropriate Nebraska Table Coalition meetings and act as a liaison to the community
Lead education efforts and outreach on issues impacting community members and organize around issues that increase civic engagement and participation
Identify opportunities for cross-organization partnerships to amplify impact and more effectively utilize available resources
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Identify and recruit community members to build the base of Conservation Nebraska supporters and strengthen organizational programs through active public outreach and one-on-one meetings
Actively participate in regularly scheduled calls to keep Conservation Nebraska updated on collective efforts to advance their mission
Actively engage, center, and empower underrepresented communities, to ensure their perspectives and concerns are not only heard and addressed, but are the driving force for strategy and action
Leadership Competencies
Center community needs and voices
Build collaborative relationships
Take initiative
Effective communication
Respect for differences
Promote equity
Qualifications
Preferred: Candidates whose personal values align with the mission and values of Conservation Nebraska
Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
Experience working or good understanding of grassroots organizing, direct services, local volunteering, or nonprofit work
Presenting, collaborating, and training with diverse audiences and more specifically with underrepresented communities
Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license and auto insurance
Commitment to equal opportunity and fairness
LOCATION REQUIREMENT: Majority of time spent in Norfolk, Grand Island, or Hastings, Nebraska (depending on the location of the Organizing Fellow), with some travel required to Grand Island, Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska
Benefits include: Tiered employer covered health, dental and vision insurance, flexible PTO, employer covered life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, professional development stipend, technology and internet stipend, retirement stipend at the end of year 1 & 2, end of year office closure and closed on all federal holidays
Working conditions
Office & remote work environment
Night and weekend hours required during certain times of the year
Travel within the state could be between 30%-40% of the role during certain times of the year
Physical requirements
Some physical activity, including canvassing, will be required
Direct reports
None
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to applications received by June 30, 2026.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected]. In the subject line, please put “Organizing Fellow Conservation Nebraska”. No phone call please