CAREERS

Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters including America’s Arctic and the Tongass National Forest. We are committed to promoting a narrative that elevates a broad spectrum of voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving and healthy land, water and wildlife for all; and serving as a source of hope and inspiration for the country. We are also committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace by deepening our understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community by transforming our hiring and recruitment practices for both staff and board.

You can learn more about Alaska Wilderness League’s mission and vision here.

Organizing Director

Position Title: Organizing Director

Background

Cause Campaign Partners is hiring an Organizing Director to provide support for a multi-year grassroots organizing project to build political power in key regions around the country, develop strong volunteer networks, and amplify organizing actions and earned media efforts for Alaska Wilderness League. The director will work closely with the Arctic Defense Campaign to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic Reserve, and will support other Alaska land and water protection campaigns as needed.

The Organizing Director will be responsible for designing, managing, implementing, and executing the organizing program objectives across multiple regions. The Organizing Director will lead efforts to set priorities and implement campaign-wide grassroots engagement, volunteer leadership development, education, and mobilization activities. The ideal applicant has electoral and issue campaign experience, is an excellent people manager, is fully fluent in organizing that is based on building relationships (as opposed to mobilizing) as a way to build volunteer power, works well in a fast-paced environment, and has a commitment to protecting the Arctic and building people-driven campaigns.

This is a full-time salaried position. Location of the candidate is flexible to some degree, but applicants should be comfortable with monthly travel to multiple campaign regions across the country and have easy access to a domestic airport.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a team and setting the tone for a healthy workplace culture
  • Assisting in the hiring and placement of organizing staff throughout multiple regions
  • Training and supervising organizing staff while implementing clear benchmarks and accountability measures
  • Ensuring that relational organizing is centered in the campaign culture and in development of all the campaign programs
  • Designing and implementing organizing, volunteer development, new member contact, coalition building, and training programs
  • Ensuring the organizing program is informed by diverse perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds, particularly those of the Gwich’in and Iñupiat Peoples who have been stewards and protectors of the land that is now called the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic Reserve for generations
  • Coaching organizing staff to build sustained, local grassroots volunteer teams to engage in direct supporter contact, volunteer recruitment, and retention
  • Working with internal Data Manager to analyze data and track progress of field programs
  • Coordinating with Regional Organizing Managers to develop region-specific campaign plans and metrics
  • Building and leveraging key relationships on the ground across the organizing regions
  • Work to develop strong relationships with local stakeholders and constituency groups, including local grassroots organizations, advocates, aligned groups
  • Leading internal communications with organizing staff
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports for the Campaign leadership
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Proficiency in voter database systems, such as NGP-VAN, and Office Suite
  • Previous electoral and issue campaign management experience required
  • A full understanding and enthusiasm for organizing based on relationship development and empowerment
  • Demonstrated awareness of one's own identity and cultural worldview
  • Worked effectively and built strong relationships across lines of difference (race, class, gender, geography, management level, etc)
  • Demonstrated ability to meet supporter contact and recruitment goals
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant community or organizing/advocacy experience required, including 2 in a leadership position
  • Staff management and volunteer training skills required
  • A self-motivated problem solver and team player
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to stay focused with attention to detail
  • Experience with social media, online organizing strategies, and content development a plus
  • Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license, and be comfortable driving long distances and in urban areas.
  • The ideal candidate will be available to start the position in early December of 2025.

We believe that skill-set and capacity to do a job well come from a variety of sources and life experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description. Your unique perspective and passion are valuable assets.

You may be a good fit for this organizing program if you believe:

  • Establishing trust and mutual respect are essential for building strong relationships,
  • Relationships are the basis for creating power,
  • Sharing power is essential in creating the equitable future we want to see,
  • Every person has leadership capacity,
  • We must invest in sustainable relational organizing to weather the very real obstacles we face,
  • Human beings are a part of a culturally and biologically rich and interdependent ecosystem. It is both an opportunity and a privilege to fight to protect our public lands, fight climate change, and sustain biodiversity.

Compensation: This is a full time, at will, salaried position with compensation set at $7,000/month (before taxes). Work related travel expenses are paid for in advance or will be reimbursed.

Benefits: Health insurance benefits are available within three weeks of onboarding. Two weeks per calendar year of paid time off is provided, as well as a third week of paid time off during the last week of every calendar year. A 401K retirement plan is available after a year of full time employment.

Work Schedule: This is a full time position that requires some long days, and a semi irregular work schedule. The typical work week is Tuesday through Saturday from mid-mornings to mid-evenings. Because the Organizing Director will be overseeing Organizing Managers located in different time zones across the country, they will need to be available to provide support and assistance at varying points throughout their day.

Travel Expectations: A good deal of travel around the country is required and the Organizing Director should anticipate traveling approximately between five to twelve days each month.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter via email to Jobs@causecp.org. Please write “Organizing Director Application” and include your full name in the subject Line. Onboarding will take place in early December, 2025 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Cause Campaign Partners is serving as a campaign management partner for the Alaska Wilderness League. Cause Campaign Partners is an equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Arctic Defense Campaign Coordinator 

Position Title: Coordinator, Arctic Defense Campaign
Classification: Exempt/full-time
Reports to: Director, Arctic Defense Campaign
Location: Remote

Background

The Arctic Defense Campaign (ADC) is comprised of a coalition of non-profit organizations working to permanently protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Western Arctic Reserve in Alaska from oil and gas development. The ADC Coordinator will serve as a core member of the Campaign Team by assisting the Director in the day-to-day operations of the campaign and will report to the Director.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide logistical support including managing internal coalition communication and scheduling, assist with outside vendors, and event planning.
  • Track the activities, needs, metrics and meetings for multiple coalition sub-teams, seeking opportunities for cross-team collaboration.
  • Project manage or assist with the creation of campaign materials as appropriate.
  • Serve as a liaison between campaign subgroups and campaign leadership and work with ADC staff and consultants to implement campaign plan strategies and tactics and assist in the coordination of coalition activities.
  • Support communications activities and help broadcast and promote ADC work.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 1 year providing programmatic and/or administrative support; coalition and/or non-profit experience a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Passion for supporting indigenous rights, wildlife and land conservation, and combating climate change.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and writing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, social media platforms, and ability to update and maintain website content.
  • Ability to work both independently and in teams and to manage multiple tasks, pitching in where and when needed.

The strongest candidates will also have:

  • Knowledge or experience around issues affecting Native American or Alaska Native communities.
  • Interest in advocacy and desire to learn about new ways to influence public opinion and policy.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Salary & Benefits

Salary is determined by experience level and working location. The salary range for a candidate who meets the above requirements is $75,000 - $80,000 per year. Health & retirement benefits included. This is a grant-funded position and is guaranteed for 3 years, with the possibility of extension (funding-dependent).

The Arctic Defense Campaign is an equal opportunity employer, and applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The Arctic Defense Campaign is fiscally sponsored by the Alaska Wilderness League. Alaska Wilderness League offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:

  • Generous health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for families/dependents.
  • Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical, childcare or elder care expenses.
  • Life Insurance, Short-Long Term Disability.
  • 3% contribution of employee salary to a 401K Retirement Plan.
  • 24 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for employees with less than 5 years of employment.
  • 29 days of PTO for employees with 5+ years of employment.
  • 12 Paid Holidays and Birthday leave.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Communication stipend for business-related mobile expenses.
  • Employee discount programs
  • Dedicated budget to support employee professional growth and training opportunities.

To apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to careers@alaskawild.org, subject line: ADC Coordinator.

This position is open until filled. Applications submitted by November 13, 2025 will be given priority.

Annual Giving Manager 

Position Title: Annual Giving Manager
Department: Development
Classification: Exempt/full-time
Reports to: Senior Director of Development

About the Role – Annual Giving Manager 

The Annual Giving Manager plays a critical role in the League’s efforts to engage with current and prospective donors across channels. The role is responsible for crafting content and strategies to steward active annual fund donors (<$1,000), assist with the acquisition of new donors, and help grow the mid-level giving program at AWL ($1,000 - $4,999). Additionally, the role oversees the management of evergreen content – such as acknowledgment messaging and contribution pages – and works across department to achieve the League’s fundraising goals.  

Your responsibilities will include:  

  • Donor Engagement & Strategy:
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive annual and monthly giving program that includes print and digital solicitations, stewardship communications and other engagement strategies including virtual or in-person events.
    • Manage the donor journey for monthly donors and the annual fund – from acquisition, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship – to bolster donor retention and pipeline annual fund donors into higher levels of giving. 
    • Maintain a modest portfolio (15-20) of mid-level prospects and donors and over time, grow this portfolio. 
    • Manage the creation and operation of an online store to support fundraising initiatives.
  • Content Creation & Communications:
    • Write persuasive fundraising content for direct mail appeals, email fundraising arcs, and other channels as needed; manage a library of past content to potentially repurpose in future arcs. 
    • Collaborate with the communications team on the development calendar, maintaining brand consistency and amplifying donor storytelling. 
    • Stay informed about the League’s campaigns to protect Alaska’s public lands and waters to help inform new content and ensure it accurately reflects the work being done. 
  • Data Management: 
    • In partnership with the database manager, track progress on fundraising campaigns and report on results 
    • Track donor correspondence in the League’s CRM, and complete assigned follow ups as needed. 
  • Management, Administrative, Budget:  
    • Work with the Senior Director of Development in setting annual giving goals to help achieve the organization’s revenue growth goals. 
    • Manage external consultants to support direct mail and digital fundraising initiatives 
    • Other duties as assigned. 

Ideal candidates will have:  

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience.   
  • Strong communication skills – written and verbally. 
  • Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness  
  • A demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team or independently depending on the project.   
  • An interest in working with a development department keen on testing out new ideas and increase their fundraising goals each year  
  • Background in direct marketing programs, engaging with current/prospective donors and/or customers through at least one or multiple channels (direct mail, email, social media, digital advertising, texting, etc). 
  • Background in working with relational databases, a.k.a. CRM software (EveryAction, Raiser’s Edge, Salsa, Salesforce, etc)   
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word  
  • Cultural competency to work with a diverse range of people.    
  • An ability to adhere to a code of ethics and maintain confidentiality of privileged information

The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:  

  • Background in managing external vendors/consultants to achieve goals 
  • Experience in a front-facing role as a fundraiser or in a customer service position 
  • Passion for land conservation and advocacy, climate justice, and indigenous rights.  
  • An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is helpful, though not required 

Compensation and Location  

The League provides its employees with a competitive salary that is benchmarked annually with other nonprofits. Salaries at Alaska Wilderness League are determined by experience level and working location. The starting salary range for this role, if based in Washington, D.C is between $63,000 and $73,000. Remote salary range will vary depending on specific location. 

In addition, Alaska Wilderness League offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:  

  • Generous health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for families/dependents.  
  • Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical, childcare or elder care expenses.  
  • Life Insurance, Short-Long Term Disability.  
  • 3% contribution of employee salary to a 401K Retirement Plan.  
  • 24 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for employees with less than 5 years of employment.  
  • 29 days of PTO for employees with 5+ years of employment.  
  • 12 Paid Holidays and Birthday leave.  
  • Parental Leave.  
  • Communication stipend for business-related mobile expenses.  
  • Employee discount programs  
  • Dedicated budget to support employee professional growth and training opportunities.  

Location & Travel  

This can be a remote position, with preference given to candidates on the East Coast. If located in the Washington, D.C. area, there is an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (one day in the office). Some travel will be expected (approximately 2-3 times per year).  

Alaska Wilderness League is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Alaska Wilderness League is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in environmental advocacy.  

The Application Process  

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to careers@alaskawild.org   

This position is open until filled. Applications will be screened against the criteria listed in this profile and the most qualified candidates will be contacted to determine their interest and availability.. 

Due to the high volume of applications and our small staff capacity, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. Thank you for your understanding. 

When you apply, please remove the names of your undergraduate and graduate schools from your resume. There is no need to reformat your resume, but simplify it to “B.A. Economics,” for example. This process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).  

The overall evaluation process will look to follow these steps:   

  • Selected candidates will be asked to complete a short online questionnaire  
  • Select candidates participate in a 30-minute screening call  
  • Select candidates will be asked to participate in a multi-team member group interview via video conference. Candidate references may also be checked at this step  
  • Select few candidates will be asked to complete a timed trial assignment   
  • Finalists will be asked to complete a pre-employment exam and may meet with the League’s director before an offer is extended.