Regional Executive Director, Great Lakes Region
Company: National Wildlife Federation
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
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accommodation by visiting the following page: Regional Executive
Director, Great Lakes Region Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife
Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted
grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial
affiliates and more than six million members and supporters. The
mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all
Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world.
The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save
wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America
has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable
access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the
ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and
urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the
conservation movement and ethos into the 21 st century.Through
conservation policy oversight, program development, fundraising,
collaboration and personnel management, the Regional Executive
Director (RED) provides organizational leadership in the Great
Lakes Region. The RED collaborates with affiliate partners and
other organizations within the region in support of the National
Wildlife Federation's strategic plan (A Common Agenda for Wildlife
) and our Equity and Justice Strategic Plan . The RED strategically
engages NWF Board members and collaborates with regional center
staff to help identify and cultivate potential new leaders for NWF.
We are seeking a dynamic and engaging leader with a diverse
skillset and deep knowledge of the region.The RED reports to the
Vice President, Conservation Programs and works collaboratively
with other senior leaders to advance the strategic direction of the
organization. This position is based in Ann Arbor, MI.About the
Great Lakes Regional Center:The National Wildlife Federation's
Great Lakes Regional Center (GLRC) is a leading voice for the
protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and our communities.
The region covers the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin and Minnesota with a staff of approximately 23 and a
budget of approximately $4.5 million. We are one of the only
organizations in the Great Lakes region that combines policy,
legal, communications, educational, and scientific expertise to
educate decision makers, inform public policy, and conduct citizen
engagement efforts. Our program areas including Protecting our
Natural Resources and Wildlife (including working on harmful algal
blooms, invasive species, chemicals of concern and resource
extraction), Restoring Watersheds (including the Great Lakes, Ohio
River and Upper Mississippi), Engagement Communities to Dismantle
Environmental Injustice (including working on water
affordability/access, native plant habitat creation, wildlife
corridors and PFAS), and Advancing Just Climate Solutions
(including work on state and federal energy/climate policy and on
fossil fuel infrastructure).With our headquarters in Ann Arbor and
staff throughout the region, we are trusted conveners and
collaborators, leveraging the strengths of multiple sectors and
organizations to achieve direct results for the Great Lakes and our
communities, and lead or co-lead multiple coalitions such as the
Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes coalition, the Great Lakes
Business Network, the Changing Seasons coalition, the Great Lakes
Conservation Coalition and the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network. We
work at the local, state, regional and national scale to achieve
direct results for wildlife and communities. We are centering
equity and justice throughout our work and partnerships. We
recognize that people, plants, and wildlife are part of the same
ecosystem and communities, and that healthy habitats and healthy
communities go hand in hand. We believe that access to nature for
all is a human right.Principal Duties of the Regional Executive
Director:The RED is accountable for developing and implementing
programs and strategies that enable the National Wildlife
Federation to achieve outcomes articulated in our Strategic and
Equity and Justice Plans and serves as an important "face and
voice" for the organization in the Great Lakes Region.Additionally,
the RED:
- Provides organizational leadership, program development, and
targeted campaign management that effectively advances our mission
and objectives;
- Fosters an inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture that
supports staff in functioning as a highly integrated and effective
team across a geographically diverse, highly matrixed
organization;
- Achieves the organization's regional philanthropic and
fundraising goals by working with staff to engage current and
potential funders, individuals, foundations, and corporations to
support our work;
- Manages the Regional Center's budget and stewards the
organization's financial resources;
- Builds and maintains authentic relationships with political,
affiliate, business, education, indigenous, governmental and
community leaders with a diverse and representative range of group
identities;
- Demonstrates a personal and professional commitment to and
experience in advancing equity and justice within the organization
and in external program delivery, partnerships, and
communications;
- Advances the National Wildlife Federation's long-term
conservation goals as well as our values of collaboration,
empowerment, inclusivity, mindfulness, and mission-focused
work.Basic Qualifications:Strong candidates for this position will
bring experience in organizational leadership, including
demonstrated proficiency in personnel management, teambuilding and
delegation; strategic planning and program implementation;
conservation advocacy and policy advancement; developing and
engaging partners from diverse communities; non-profit fundraising,
and working with non-profit boards, government and Tribal agencies,
and corporate entities. These proficiencies are typically
consistent with approximately at least ten years of professional
experience.NWF Values:Your actions are expected to reflect the
staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration,
mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your
competencies should include:
- Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those
most marginalized;
- Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills
to work and interpersonal interactions;
- Being committed to deepening an environmental justice approach
in policy priorities, program development and partner
engagement;
- Actively seeking feedback, direction, and guidance from all
team members and keeping staff informed of decisions that impact
them;
- Being dedicated to advancing NWF's internal equity
transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate
equity into their work; and
- Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission.Travel:Extensive
travel throughout the region and to national meetings and
gatherings will be required (under NWF's travel safety guidelines).
Anticipate approximately 5-8 days every month, 40-60 nights per
year.Location and Work Mode:This position will be based in our
Great Lakes Regional Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The National Wildlife
Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work
environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In
this position, the employee may work in in the office, or in a
hybrid manner, to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the
final stages of the interview process.Compensation and Benefits:The
salary for this position is $140,000, commensurate with
experience.We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100
Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021! We value work-life
balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling.
We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with
attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not
depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled
through the day and week.We offer these supports to help manage
your mental, emotional, and physical health: -
- Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual,
unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual,
emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself,
a partner, or family member - including pets), 10 holidays, and 3
floating holidays
- We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to
January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection,
rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
- Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
- Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options - all
outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
- Therapist available at no cost
- Pet insurance and discount perk programIn addition to your
salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
- Retirement plan with immediate match and vestingThe National
Wildlife Federation closely follows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Disease and has implemented processes that promote the safety of
our employees, candidates, and communities. Because the health of
our employees and candidates is a top priority, we conduct our
hiring process virtually via phone or video until further notice.
We are currently starting our positions as remote, and are
continuing to explore what our future of work will be moving
forward. Proof of vaccination will be required to join the National
Wildlife Federation.Application:Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and
resume.We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and
justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to
support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a
rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and
promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin,
ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender
identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a
transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability,
citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective
service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic
protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited
to learn more about National Wildlife Federation's commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion at -nwf.org/equity .We recognize
that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just
the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions
are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may
include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps
build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our
openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion
is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we
encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our
positions.Please let us know if you require accommodations during
the application or interview process by reaching us at
hrhelp@nwf.org or 703-438-6244.If selected for this position, a
background check will be conducted.
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