World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Program Associate, Policy and US Government Affairs

Major Function

This position supports WWF’s Policy and US Government Affairs team (PGA), which is responsible for maintaining relationships with US government officials, promoting conservation through policy and advocacy, and the pursuit of new opportunities to partner with US agencies on specific conservation programs. The coordinator assists both the Partnerships and the Policy and Advocacy teams within PGA.

For the Partnerships Team (60 percent)

• Monitors government websites and databases for the partnerships team and analyzes and shares relevant information about funding opportunities.
• Helps maintain databases, tracking systems, and files.
• Helps maintain up-to-date capabilities statements for various subjects and issues and assists in drafting past performance statements for proposals.
• Supports proposal managers on large proposals by tracking deadlines, scheduling check-ins, and other coordination tasks as needed.
• Conducts background research and contributes to desk studies for priority geographies and issues.
• Provides targeted assistance for proposals, such as formatting CVs and preparing other discrete inputs.
• Keeps abreast of relevant USG agency programs and priorities.

For the Policy and Advocacy Team (40 percent)

• Helps develop and organize materials related to policy positions, proposed legislation and redlining, and advocacy strategy.
• Performs project, policy, and strategy analysis, research, and relationship management and facilitation functions, including direct coordination and engagement with and across PGA staff, WWF team members, WWF partners, and US government representatives as assigned.
• Attends calls and meetings with or on behalf of WWF staff, stakeholders, and Congressional/Administration partners, compiling notes as necessary, summarizing key points and action items in collaboration with Supervisor and team members.
• Monitors public sector developments, including Congressional hearings, introduced legislation, and key stakeholder events to identify opportunities for the PGA Team to influence policy and promote access.
• Occasionally assists with administrative functions for the Policy and Government Affairs team as a whole, including the planning for internal events and stakeholder meeting events hosted by the team.
• Assists with the drafting, editing, and production of documents and presentations developed by PGA for various audiences, including USG officials and partner organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred in a field such as natural resources management, environmental science, international development, public policy, or conservation policy, with 1-2 years of work experience related to government policy or proposal development.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research, writing, editing and document production skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to meet deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints.
• Familiarity with conservation programs and grants preferred.
• Facility using Microsoft Office software.
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #24032
• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.