Background:
Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Tongass National Forest. We are committed to promoting a narrative that elevates a broad spectrum of voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving and healthy land, water and wildlife for all; and serving as a source of hope and inspiration for the country. We are also committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace by deepening our understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community by transforming our hiring and recruitment practices for both staff and board.
You can learn more about Alaska Wilderness League’s mission, vision, approach and commitment to justice here.
Primary Role:
The Development Associate plays a critical role in the League’s day-to-day fundraising operations, working to assist in all areas of giving (Major Donors, Annual Fund, Monthly Giving, Corporate and Foundations). The position works with all members of the development department to make sure Alaska Wilderness League has the funds to conduct its efforts to protect wild Alaska. The Development Associate reports to the League’s Director of Member Engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Ideal candidates will have:
The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:
Compensation and Benefits
The League provides its employees with a competitive salary that is benchmarked annually with other nonprofits. The League also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for families/dependents, 24 PTO days and all federal holidays, a 3% contribution to the 401K retirement plan, and a collegial environment that supports professional development, wellness, and flexible telecommuting options.
Compensation for this role starts at $47K and can increase based on the candidate’s level of experience.
Location
This position is located in Washington, D.C., and some travel may be expected (approximately 1-2 times per year).
Alaska Wilderness League is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by our issue. We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.
The Application Process
To apply, please complete the short form. (Ideally collected via webform) OR submit your name, e-mail, phone number, resume and responses to the following questions to HR@alaskawild.org.
Field to specify whom you were referred by in section above.
Individuals who apply by 5/25/22, will be given priority; therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon!
When you apply, please remove the names of your undergraduate and graduate schools from your resume. There is no need to reformat your resume, but simplify it to “B.A. Economics,” for example. This process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).
This evaluation process will follow best practices shown to reduce bias in decision making and may be different from other application processes you have experienced.
The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
o Candidate references will also be checked at this step
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email HR@alaskawild.org
The League requires its employees to be fully vaccinated and up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines unless they are approved for an exemption as allowed under federal and applicable state law. Unless approved for an exemption, new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the time of hire, and offers of employment will be contingent on compliance with the League’s AWL’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Any documentation received is treated confidentially in accordance with applicable law. A copy of the Leagues COVID-19 vaccination policy will be provided to individuals to whom offers of employment are made.
Alaska Wilderness League is the only nationally-based conservation group devoted full-time to protecting the iconic public lands and waters in Alaska including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Tongass National Forest. Founded nearly 30 years ago, the League’s mission is to galvanize public support to secure vital policies that protect and defend America’s last great wild public lands and waters. As the only full-time national organization focused on Alaska conservation, we are committed to promoting a new narrative that elevates a broad spectrum of voices and values related to protecting public lands, focused on but not limited to: providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving and healthy land, water and wildlife for all; and, serving as a source of hope and inspiration for the country.