This professional position is responsible for advancing Defenders of Wildlife’s legislative and administrative interests before Congress, the Administration and the media.

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent in Natural Resources, Public Policy, Law, Biology, Education, or related discipline. Experience: 4+ years experience conducting legal and/or policy reviews of legislation. Capitol Hill or other legislative experience. Experience working with wildlife conservation issues and knowledge of federal resource agencies, laws, treaties and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources. Political experience, judgment and sensitivity, including a thorough understanding of lobbying, resource and appropriations committees, budget process and federal legislative procedures and grassroots targeting. 

Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and rapidly produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner. Strong writing, media, and verbal communications skills. Ability to effectively lead and/or represent Defenders’ interests in national issue coalitions. Other relevant experience with public policy, education, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development