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Senior Legislative Representative, Education Advocacy
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Education:
Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location:
Reston, Virginia, 20190, United States
Posted by:
National Wildlife Federation Headquarters
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Job Category:
Education & Training
Sector:
Nonprofit
Language(s):
English
Job posted on:
October 16, 2009
Area of Focus:
Energy Conservation and Green Living, Wildlife and Animal Welfare
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Type:
Full time
Salary:
based on experience
Last day to apply:
December 15, 2009
Last updated:
October 16, 2009
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Description:
This position is generally responsible for advancing federal policies that increase the time children and families spend in the outdoors and federal policies that foster, K-12 environmental education, sustainability education and green jobs training on college campuses. The position will promote legislation and executive branch actions that increase environmental literacy and a better understanding of global warming by children, youth and young adults. To achieve these goals the position will need to recruit or engage a broad range of coalition partners, allies and constituencies, and effectively engage the mass media. The position must also serve as a key contact within NWF for all of the federal advocacy education work, coordinating with staff in Reston, DC and the regional offices, as well as serving as a resource on federal policy for our state affiliate partners.
Additional Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years professional experience working on legislative, environmental or education policy issues for a Congressional office, government agency or advocacy group. Candidate must have a good understanding of the non-profit environmental and/or education communities.
How to Apply:
apply online through the website at www.nwf.org/careergateway
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