State Director Position Available
Wilderness Society Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…
For questions, contact:
Julie Shackett
Email: Julie_shackett [at] tws.org
Phone: 202-429-2649
The Wilderness Society (TWS) invites applications for an Alaska State Director. This full-time, permanent position will be located in Anchorage, Alaska.
The successful candidate will develop and lead the organization’s work in Alaska and is responsible for developing partnerships, fundraising, directing and/or implementing campaigns, and managing staff and budgets.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and execute strategic program priorities for the state in furtherance of TWS’ overarching goals and vision;
- Lead and oversee implementation of campaigns in Alaska;
- Manage Alaska program staff and provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams of TWS staff contributing to Arctic and Alaska work;
- Cultivate existing relationships and further build a network to educate and influence Alaska decision makers and opinion leaders on TWS’ state and national conservation priorities;
- Help secure major gifts from philanthropic foundations and major donors in close coordination with philanthropy staff;
- Ensure program plans effectively incorporate national and Alaska perspectives and insights, with effective coordination between staff in Alaska and elsewhere in the organization;
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the Alaska conservation budget;
- Interact with and inform senior management on Alaska-specific issues; and
- Act as a spokesperson for the organization with the media and other audiences.
Required experience and education include:
- Extensive experience working on or leading issue advocacy or political campaigns, and/or work to advance public policy changes at the local, state, or federal level;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong staff management experience and competency in cross-organizational collaboration;
- Experience leading and managing teams, including successful recruitment, cultivation, and retention of highly skilled staff;
- Experience building and maintaining relationships and networks among key stakeholders, government officials, donors, and partner organizations;
- Strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to craft a vision and set goals and priorities;
- Ability to aptly balance short- and long-term demands;
- Strong writing skills; and
- Ability to speak effectively in public, with donors, partners, elected officials, and the media.
Applications must include a resume and cover letter.
Application deadline: Open until filled
For more information and to apply, go to:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…
For questions, contact:
Julie Shackett
Email: Julie_shackett [at] tws.org
Phone: 202-429-2649