IN THIS ISSUE:
- NWF EcoLeader Spotlight: Kamilah Martin, NWF Fellow
- Jobs and Opportunities: Visit the NWF EcoLeaders Career Center
- Take Action: Help Safeguard Texas Horned Lizards
- Happenings: New Podcast by National Wildlife Federation and Allied World Assurance Company
NWF ECOLEADER SPOTLIGHT
Kamilah Martin
Founder, Katalyst Consulting Group
2014 NWF Fellow
Project: As an NWF Fellow, Kamilah focused on researching best practices and collaboration with industry leaders to engage underrepresented populations in Jane Goodall Institute’s JGI's growing efforts to introduce educators and young people across the globe to the Roots & Shoots service learning model.
Kamilah’s Career Journey: Following her Fellowship, Kamilah went on to serve as Vice President of Roots & Shoots at The Jane Goodall Institute tenure at the Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots Program where she led the growth strategy to inspire 1.6 million youth and to engage 300,000 young people to develop the critical core social-emotional competencies to thrive as compassionate citizens in their communities and beyond. In2020, Kamilah founded Katalyst Consulting Group, a consulting and advisory group of women leaders committed to helping women leaders succeed, specializing in interim senior leadership support during precarious transitions, high quality program design & implementation, and organizational/team effectiveness with extensive experience in optimizing remote, national teams both domestically and internationally.
Kamilah on her NWF experience: More than anything, participating in the Emerging Leader Fellowship program rejuvenated my desire to continue working in the environmental field. Working in non-profit and in environments where there’s a lot of work and you’re constantly wearing ten different hats, you tend to get burnt out. Coming together and working with the fellowship cohort and knowing that other passionate, smart and caring people are out there working to make the world a better place was very inspiring and motivating for me. It helped me to buckle down and do some serious thinking and recognizing that, even though it’s tough at times, it’s worth it because you get to work with great people. I think it was also helpful to have a smaller cohort of people that you could turn to for advice and support. The space was created for collaboration and relationship building which is extremely valuable. It was just great to be able to get together as a cohort and to learn from and engage with each other!
Read Kamilah’s interview in our EcoLeader Top 50 Inspiration series, HERE.
What are YOU up to? We love to hear all of the exciting and inspiring things NWF alumni are investing their time in. Let us know (cochranc@nwf.org) and you could be featured in the “Alumni Spotlight.”
JOBS/OPPORTUNITIES
Be sure to check out the NWF EcoLeaders Career Center for even more career and professional development resources including career sector outlooks, employer interviews, webinar archives and more! www.nwfecoleaders.org/careercenter
Sign up to become an EcoLeader community memberto access the Career Center, it’s free to join!
NWF Graduate Student Fellowships
6 Remote Positions Available
National Wildlife Federation is currently accepting applications for graduate student research fellows to inform and strengthen NWF Education and Engagement programs, including the EcoLeaders Community. Fellows receive a $6,000 stipend and gain valuable career experience.
Equity and Justice Administrative Assistant, National Wildlife Federation
Remote Position
To support our mission, the National Wildlife Federation is seeking an Equity and Justice Administrative Assistant to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Equity and Justice team. This position reports into, and supports, the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Equity and Justice and represents the EVP with internal and external audiences. This position develops and manages division-wide systems and assists Equity and Justice department leads with administrative work as needed. This position is trusted with high-level and confidential information and has an important voice in the inclusive and strategic management of the team.
Communications Intern, Choose Clean Water Coalition
Annapolis, MD
The Communications Intern will coordinate the Coalition’s civic engagement work around the 2022 election, while advancing the communications capacity of Coalition members. The Communications Intern will also manage communications needs of the Coalition, including updating social media pages, the website and blog, and the monthly newsletter. A part-time paid internship, this is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in gaining work experience in nonprofit communications and outreach.
*View additional job opportunities with National Wildlife Federation HERE
*View additional job opportunities with National Wildlife Federation’s state affiliate organizations HERE
TAKE ACTION
Help Safeguard Texas Horned Lizards
Texas horned lizards emerge from hibernation every spring to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, these fierce-looking creatures are in decline because of threats to their habitat, among other causes.
HAPPENINGS
April is Earth Month! How are you celebrating?
Blog: 5 Ways to Act for the Planet During Earth Month
NEW PODCAST: Harnessing Natural Infrastructure to Protect the Built Environment
NWF and Allied World experts partner up to bring you a podcast about harnessing natural infrastructure to protect the built environment. Learn how everyone can benefit from nature-based solutions!
Recording Available: March 31st Clean Economy Coalition of Color
In honor of Women’s History Month and our commitment to elevating local infrastructure needs in connection to historical federal infrastructure investments, NWF’s Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revitalization Program hosted a panel of women of color connected to banking, financing, economic and small business development, and community revitalization to discuss how communities are preparing for federal opportunities.
MORE JOBS/OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Advocacy, Delaware Nature Society (NWF Affiliate)
Hockessin, DE
The Director of Advocacy is a strategic leadership position that leads our advocacy efforts in support of our conservation priorities. The Director of Advocacy directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of Delaware Nature Society’s environmental advocacy efforts in collaboration with the Conservation experts, policy makers, key stakeholders, and Advocacy Committee.
Communications Intern, Natural Resources Council of Maine (NWF Affiliate)
Augusta, ME
The Communications and Public Affairs Department of the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is seeking a Communications Intern for the summer of 2022, in support of NRCM’s mission to protect and conserve Maine’s environment. This is a paid, part-time (24 hours/week) position that will focus primarily on writing for NRCM publications and website, possibly assisting with social media. The intern will also assist with member communications (emails and phone calls) related to specific communications projects.
Conservation Program Manager, Wallowa Land Trust
Enterprise, OR
The Conservation Program Manager oversees and manages WLT’s land acquisition and stewardship projects. This includes implementing WLT’s Conservation Plan, developing conservation strategies and landowner contacts, negotiating conservation easements and fee title transactions, managing stewardship and compliance monitoring on land acquisitions, engaging with tribes and Native people on conservation projects, and fundraising to support conservation projects.
People and Culture Generalist, Friends of the Earth
Remote Position
Are you driven to promote a great employee experience? Are you passionate about helping ensure the organization runs smoothly? Can you support the HR team across all organizational service categories? Are you able to champion new and evolved processes, partnering closely with the HR team? Do you have a problem-solving mindset? If so, this is the position for you.
Weatherization Technical Trainer, Applied Research Institute – The Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Illinois Applied Research Institute (ARI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking applicants for multiple Weatherization Technical Trainer positions. These positions will provide Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program and energy-related instruction in both the classroom and the field as a member of the Indoor Climate Research and Training (ICRT) team.
Environmental Analyst – Tanks Program, NEIWPCC
Lowell, MA
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to run our Underground Storage Tank (UST) effort in the Division of Wastewater and Onsite Programs. This position is a great opportunity to take charge of an on-going UST/LUST program, network with industry professionals, and grow over the long-term into leadership within a well-respected regional organization. NEIWPCC offers tremendous potential for learning and professional growth in a fun, flexible, and inclusive environment.
Look for the next Young Professionals Listserv issue coming in May 2022!
I love the Roots & Shoots program!! Everything about Jane Goodall's legacy is inspiring. I also liked the exhibit National Geographic did a few years ago, and Jane Goodall: The Hope, a Disney+ documentary on her career :)
