Hybrid Policy & Advocacy Program Assistant

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,775,577 - 85,389,158; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

2 days in office

Job summary

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in Washington, DC, offers a Program Assistant role with a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office). You will support US policy and advocacy initiatives, draft outreach materials, participate in coalitions, and contribute to data collection for monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications include a BA/BS and 1–2 years in policy/advocacy, strong writing, teamwork, and CRM/tools familiarity. The role supports conservation priorities and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Natural Resources, Public Policy, Law, Biology, Education, or related field.
• 1–2 years of policy advocacy, campaign planning, or wildlife conservation experience.
• Knowledge of federal legislative procedures.
• Superior writing skills for reports and memos.
• Teamwork and ability to work under deadlines.
• Organized, self-motivated, and with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support policy initiatives through coalitions, legislative analysis, advocacy materials, and public presentations.
• Develop knowledge of conservation and animal welfare issues.
• Lead aspects of program initiatives to meet targets, budgets, and deadlines.
• Input data to monitor and evaluate US advocacy work.
• Grow IFAW’s activist network through ICAN.
• Engage with NGO coalitions and professional networks to advance priorities.
• Contribute to US strategic planning for program opportunities.

Skills

Writing skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM

Canva

Salesforce

Engaging Networks

Job description

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in Washington, DC, offers a Program Assistant role with a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office). You will support US policy and advocacy initiatives, draft outreach materials, participate in coalitions, and contribute to data collection for monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications include a BA/BS and 1–2 years in policy/advocacy, strong writing, teamwork, and CRM/tools familiarity. The role supports conservation priorities and public outreach.