Field Manager, Healthy Waters Coalition — River Restoration

National Wildlife Federation; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Field Manager for the Healthy Waters Coalition to engage coalition members and elevate Ohio River restoration as a national priority. You will develop field plans, build relationships, and coordinate with diverse partners across the region.

The role requires 2–5 years in advocacy and coalition work, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a flexible, fast-paced environment. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional experience in issue advocacy and coalition-building.
• Familiarity with conservation and environmental issues preferred.
• Ability to establish trust-based relationships with internal and external partners across a broad, diverse landscape.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in the execution of responsibilities while collaborating with other staff and organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly flexible with demonstrated ability to assess rolling tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly.
• Proven ability to use good judgment in working independently, showing initiative, and responding to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual Coalition field plans, priorities, and deliverables in collaboration with coalition members and leaders.
• Establish field processes, procedures, and tracking mechanisms to support effective field operations.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, state, regional, and national partners, including environmental, hunting and fishing, public health, civic, labor, youth, and other interested organizations across the region.
• Collaborate with Coalition staff and members in building, maintaining, and supporting existing and new relationships with federally recognized Tribal Nations.
• Keep Coalition members updated on key events, milestones, and opportunities though newsletters, listserv updates, talking points, and other communications.
• Support Coalition convenings and events, which can include community listening sessions, annual Ohio River Summit, and Ohio River Hill Day in Washington, D.C.
• Work with Coalition partners and allies to populate story bank of local examples of the threats to local waters as well as the successful efforts to restore fish and wildlife habitat, clean up of toxic pollution, remediate mine waste, manage invasive species, reduce flooding, etc.
• Share member engagement opportunities, including sign-on letters, webinars, funding opportunities, and other resources.
• Develop talking points, fact sheets, website content, and other materials to support Coalition outreach and communications.
• Support Coalition social media channels to communicate core messages and that amplify aligned messages from our members and partners.
• Occasional travel (1-3 times per month) for Healthy Waters events, professional development, NWF events, or team meetings.

Skills

Coalition building

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Job description

National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Field Manager for the Healthy Waters Coalition to engage coalition members and elevate Ohio River restoration as a national priority. You will develop field plans, build relationships, and coordinate with diverse partners across the region.

The role requires 2–5 years in advocacy and coalition work, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a flexible, fast-paced environment. Occasional travel is expected.