Current Openings

Administrative Assistant SWPO
Director of Corporate Relations

Title: Administrative Assistant SWPO

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Southwestern Partnership Office Director, this position handles administrative and secretarial support to the Southwestern Partnership Office (SWPO) Director as well as reception and office management support. In addition to typing, filing and scheduling, this position performs such duties such as coordination of meetings and conferences. As directed by the SWPO Director, this position may assist with various programmatic responsibilities. This position deals with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Organizes and prioritizes large volumes of information and telephone calls for the SWPO. Opens regular mail for the SWPO. Responds to regularly occurring requests for information.
Types and designs general correspondence, memoranda, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, etc. Proofreads copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
Assist the SWPO Director in the management of his/her schedule and correspondence as requested.
Complete monthly expense reports for SWPO Director as requested.
Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel-related meetings for the SWPO.
Greet and direct visitors to the SWPO.
Answers phone for SWPO Director. Takes messages or fields/answers all questions.
Assists SWPO Director in various programmatic responsibilities, as directed, such as maintenance of funding source spreadsheets, preparation of programmatic proposals and reports, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, internet research on various conservation topics, and responding to requests for information from program partners.
Sign for, open, date stamp and distribute all incoming mail and express deliveries. Maintain supplies for mail and deliveries. Post outgoing mail.
Keep reception and conference room areas neat.
Routine ordering and stocking of office supplies and water, and submission of invoices for approval and payment.
Routine operations and maintenance of office equipment (i.e. pulling meter readings, copier meter readings, and maintenance of office equipment supplies). Act as primary liaison with DC IT staff with respect to technology issues (computer and phone).
Primary day-to-day liaison with building management to coordinate repairs, maintenance, routine services, vendor deliveries, security and emergency protocols.
Coordination of transportation subsidy for SWPO.
Maintains confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and other Foundation matters.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Education or experience in conservation a plus.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, proofreading and follow-through skills.
Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
Knowledge of mail processes and ability to learn and understand basic telephone programming.
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Location: San Francisco, CA

To apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments in Word format, containing your cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, resume, three professional references and your salary requirements to Marla Oliver, Human Resources Coordinator, at HR2@nfwf.org. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Title: Director of Corporate Relations

Summary: This position will support the Foundation's mission by helping lead the organization in building new and high level corporate partnerships, enhancing current partnerships and re-engaging former corporate donors. In collaboration, with the Director of Development and Marketing, the Director of Corporate Relations will develop and implement an aggressive corporate fundraising plan ensuring that fundraising goals are achieved and aligned with the Foundation's mission and strategic goals. Strong communication skills are required to articulate the Foundation's mission, goals and programs to successfully "make the case" for support, as is the ability to interact effectively with high profile individuals. The position will work closely with and coordinate development activities with the Executive Director, Initiative and Program Directors and Directors of the Partnership offices of the Foundation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective corporate donors for six and seven figure gifts to support the Foundation's strategic goals.
Develop and coordinate corporate funding strategies in consultation with the Executive Director, Director of Development and Marketing, Directors of the Partnership offices, and Initiative and Program Directors.
Serve as liaison with program staff to develop, strengthen and expand corporate partnerships.
Develop prospect strategies and help lead all facets of the donor engagement process including donor research, meeting set up, preparation of briefings and corporate marketing materials, follow up proposals, reports and acknowledgements.
Work closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications to develop case statements, power-point presentations and collateral materials.
Provide information on corporate prospects for prospect tracking system.
Create, execute and evaluate corporate annual plan.
Coordinate departmental strategic planning related to current and potential corporate partners.
Ability and willingness to travel on short notice.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Develop new processes where needed to improve existing processes.
Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and minimum seven years of successful fundraising experience with emphasis on corporate giving preferred. Graduate degree a plus.
Knowledge of conservation issues preferred.
Proven development track record.
Highly polished and poised under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills and ability to interact effectively with high profile individuals a must.
A demonstrated ability to lead others and get desired results.
Ability to think strategically and plan for a period of 1-2 years in the future.
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
Ability to influence and persuade to achieve desired outcomes.
Strong team player.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Flexibility and ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment.
Computer proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Commitment to Foundation values.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

Location: Washington, DC

To apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments in Word format, containing your cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, resume, three professional references and your salary requirements to Marla Oliver, Human Resources Coordinator, at HR6@nfwf.org. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, director, officer, contractor, or any other person with whom it deals because of race, creed, color, disability, age, sex, veteran status, religion or political affiliation. The Foundation complies with all federal and local statutes prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Disclaimer - The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the employees in these positions. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in each position. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the responsibilities, duties, and skills at any time.