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Description
Trout Unlimited (TU) seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a passion for conservation and community engagement to advance our conservation mission in New Mexico. The New Mexico Policy and Engagement Manager will work closely with TU colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to protect public lands and waters, advance initiatives that improve and restore coldwater fisheries, and expand our community partnerships, with an emphasis on New Mexico’s Upper Rio Grande Watershed. She/he will work on a variety of projects and campaigns simultaneously and in collaborative settings, while engaging with volunteers and decision-makers and communicating TU’s work to new audiences.
A successful candidate will be self-motivated and have experience working with diverse stakeholders. She/he will be familiar with western land and water issues, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and excel at outreach and collaboration. This position is highly visible to TU members and a multitude of stakeholders and offers an opportunity to be creative and work on new ideas. Specific duties and responsibilities are described below and will be based on organizational needs, as well as candidate’s interests and experience.
This position will be based out of a home office in New Mexico’s Upper Rio Grande Watershed, with travel throughout the region. Exact location negotiable.
Duties and Responsibilities
Policy and Advocacy (70 percent)
· Co-lead TU’s engagement in placed-based land and water policy and protection campaigns in the Upper Rio Grande Basin, in coordination with the New Mexico State Lead.
· Work closely with internal and external partners to advance land and water protections that benefit coldwater fisheries.
· Collaborate with TU’s national policy staff on federal legislation and policies impacting New Mexico.
· Track land management decisions and NEPA actions impacting coldwater fisheries and contribute to formal comments.
· Establish relationships with elected leaders and staff to advance TU’s objectives.
· Represent TU at public meetings and hearings.
Grassroots and Community Engagement (30 percent)
· Lead grassroots and community engagement activities aligned with TU’s priorities in the region.
· Represent TU’s interests in local and regional collaboratives and forums, in coordination with TU colleagues working in the region.
· Identify funding opportunities and contribute to fundraising efforts related to community engagement.
· Build relationships with TU’s local chapters and state council to connect volunteers with projects, policy initiatives, and protection campaigns.
· Identify opportunities to expand community partnerships and youth engagement through conservation and time spent outdoors.
· Develop media content and outreach materials to support TU’s conservation priorities and objectives in the region.
· Engage in meaningful storytelling to increase awareness of TU’s work and build a more equitable TU community.
This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. This is a non-supervisory position.
Requirements
Salary and Benefits
Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package. The salary range is $55,000 - $70,000 depending on experience. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience level, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
We value diversity and actively seek candidates for this position who come from communities that have been historically under-represented in conservation and those who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to read more about TU’s equity practice and values https://www.tu.org/equity/.
How to Apply
Please upload a cover letter and resume using TU's Paylocity application system linked below. We will begin reviewing applications on June 5th. The position will be open until filled.
https://www.tu.org/about/jobs-and-internships/
Full Time
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$59k-77k (estimate)
05/24/2024
07/23/2024
tu.org
VERMILION, OH
50 - 100
1959
CARL E KOCIAN
$50M - $200M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
Trout Unlimited is North America's leading coldwater fisheries conservation organization, with more than 155,000 members dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring North America's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Our volunteers contribute more than 700,000 hours a year on projects that make fishing better. From steelhead to brook trout, our members, staff, partners and volunteers work to protect, reconnect and restore the streams and rivers that hold our nation's trout and salmon. Our Mission: To conserve, protect and restore North America's coldwater fisheries and their water ...
sheds. Our Vision: By the next generation, Trout Unlimited will ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters. Visit us at www.TU.org Follow us on Twitter @troutunlimited Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroutUnlimited Read our new 2015 State of the Trout report here: http://www.tu.org/stateofthetrout
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