Coastal Resilience Policy Lead (Remote)

National Wildlife Federation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Winter break

Family and Medical Leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

National Wildlife Federation seeks a Policy Specialist for its Water and Coasts team to guide federal policy strategies on resilient coasts and floodplains, including pre‑disaster mitigation and post‑disaster recovery. You will lobby Congress, coordinate with federal agencies like FEMA/NOAA, and prepare policy materials for broad audiences.

You will build cross‑team collaborations, lead policy research, and represent NWF in coalitions, with emphasis on environmental justice and natural

Qualifications

• Some familiarity with flood/disaster and coastal resilience policy required.
• Experience collaborating across teams to accomplish shared goals, including working with coalitions or NGO partnerships.
• Experience working with or for Congress and/or conducting Congressional outreach.
• Ability to manage a multitude of projects and meet deadlines.
• Fast and detail‑oriented learner.
• Ability to communicate positions clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Self‑Starter – Able to prioritize workflow and anticipate needs with minimal oversight.
• Strategic thinker – Able to see the big picture and develop an adaptive strategy in political contexts.
• Five years or more of work or equivalent experience in related policy, advocacy campaigns, or another relevant field.
• A Master’s or other advanced degree in a relevant field can count towards experience.

Responsibilities

• Policy Leadership: lead campaign development and policy research on resilient coasts and floodplains.
• Coalition Representation: serve as primary NWF representative in coalition spaces.
• Government Relations: support advocacy with Congress, White House, and federal agencies.
• Project‑Specific Efforts: lead or contribute to projects, grants, and strategy development.

Skills

Policy expertise

Advocacy

Coalitions

Congress outreach

Project management

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree or advanced degree

Job description

National Wildlife Federation seeks a Policy Specialist for its Water and Coasts team to guide federal policy strategies on resilient coasts and floodplains, including pre‑disaster mitigation and post‑disaster recovery. You will lobby Congress, coordinate with federal agencies like FEMA/NOAA, and prepare policy materials for broad audiences.

You will build cross‑team collaborations, lead policy research, and represent NWF in coalitions, with emphasis on environmental justice and natural