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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 nearly seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, etc. The mission of the Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure that wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. The Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that all Americans have access to clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to 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 21st century.

The Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President for Conservation & Justice of the National Wildlife Federation serves as a key partner to the leader of the Federation’s conservation, education, and environmental justice work, among others. The executive assistant reports directly to the executive vice president, providing critical administrative support.

This position supports a fast-paced team and executive through a wide variety of administrative tasks. The executive assistant is responsible for scheduling, meeting preparation, travel arrangements, expense reports, light correspondence, and other logistical assignments. The position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external constituencies, as well as good judgment and discretion. Time management and attention to detail are essential. The successful candidate should be mission-oriented and have a keen interest in advancing the Federation’s core values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

This position is currently based at the Federation’s National Advocacy Center in Washington, DC. Due to COVID-19, non-essential employees are working remotely until further notice. Upon the full reopening of Federation offices, this position may accommodate work at the National Advocacy Center on a fully in-person or hybrid basis, with a preference for at least occasional in-person assignments in the Washington, DC area.

Principal Duties:

• Scheduling: Coordinate regularly with internal and external constituencies to help manage the executive vice president’s calendar; help schedule phone calls, both digital and in-person meetings, and task time
• Travel Arrangements: Research and book timely and cost-efficient travel arrangements, including but not limited to flights, trains, car rentals, lodging, and meals; provide related reminders, such as weather and packing info; assist with digital check-in, as necessary
• Expense Reports: Process expense reports and check requests
• Itinerary/Briefing Preparation: Gather meeting information from internal and external constituents; prepare meeting materials, such as itineraries, agendas, and briefings
• Task & Time Management: Assist executive vice president with task and meeting reminders; track and submit timesheets; help review and approve executive vice president’s direct reports’ timesheets
• Communications: Monitor phone, email, and physical correspondence; communicate periodic scheduling or task updates to internal and external constituents; lightly draft and edit correspondence, such as thank-you messages; assist with signature requests
• Periodic Logistical Support: Maintain and stock office space; make small purchases, as necessary; prepare meeting rooms; greet guests and visitors
• Miscellaneous: Perform other duties, as assigned or as needed

Select Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Preferably at least 4 years of administrative experience, including preferably at least 2 years directly supporting a senior executive
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Mission-driven, proactive, and dedicated to team success
• Administrative skills in a fast-moving environment, including periods of irregular work hours
• Organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail; project management experience
• Astute judgment and discretion; experience working on sensitive or confidential matters
• Strong written and oral communication abilities
• Experience completing work and assignments independently, sometimes with little day-to-day supervision
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities; experience interacting with internal and external stakeholders, as well as high-level officials or dignitaries
• Resilience; ability to perform tasks and maintain composure under pressure, amid interruptions, or against competing demands
• Strong technological competence required, including familiarity with computers; basic internet research; Microsoft (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and digital communication platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
• Familiarity with other digital tools not required but helpful, including Google (e.g. Docs, Sheets, Slides); customer relationship management (CRM) products or databases (e.g. Salesforce); or other enterprise support software (e.g. Concur, UltiPro)

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 seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps 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 Requirements:

• Does not generally require overnight travel
• Rare on-site visits to meetings/events in the Washington, DC area

Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated salary range for this position is currently $60,000-$65,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and 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 program
• Annual wellbeing allowance

In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:

• Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
• Annual year end retirement contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
• Pet adoption stipend
• Student Loan management

Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.

COVID Consideration:

The 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.