<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Hi friends,</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Wilderness Watch is looking for a </span></span>Wilderness Defense Director! Please see job announcement below:<br class=""></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:14px" class="">Wilderness Watch, a national organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters in the National Wilderness Preservation System and preserving the integrity of the Wilderness Act, is </span><b style="font-size:14px" class="">seeking an inspired, dedicated wilderness advocate to fill the position of Wilderness Defense Director.</b><span style="font-size:14px" class=""> The Wilderness Defense Director will be primarily responsible for reviewing and providing comments on proposed projects, management plans, or other activities that could affect designated Wilderness areas around the country. The Wilderness Defense Director will be part of a team of experienced wilderness advocates addressing threats and opportunities facing Wildernesses around the U.S.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:4pt"><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Wilderness Watch is headquartered in Missoula, Montana. The preferred work location will be Missoula, though a remote location will be considered. The position is full-time. Wilderness Watch is transitioning to a 32-hour, four-day work week.</span><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px;background-color:yellow" class=""><br class=""><br class=""></span><b class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Responsibilities</span></b></span></p><ul class=""><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating agency policy and project proposals that affect Wilderness, and drafting, reviewing, and submitting Wilderness Watch’s comments on those proposals;</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Assisting staff attorney and other attorneys with research and document review;</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Assisting the policy and legislative staff on issues with overlapping concerns;</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Submitting, tracking, and reviewing Freedom of Information Act requests;</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Maintaining an issue database;</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Contributing to building and maintaining Wilderness Watch’s issue and policy archive;</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Drafting, reviewing, or editing news releases, op-eds, newsletter articles, and educational materials relating to the above; and</span></li><li class=""><span lang="EN" style="font-size:14px;line-height:14.7px" class="">Co-drafting program reports for Board of Directors’ meetings.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><b class=""><span style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Qualifications<br class=""></span></b><span style="line-height:14.7px" class="">We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated passion for, and commitment to, Wilderness preservation, are self-motivated, and are able to work both independently and in cooperation with other staff. Competitive applicants have a strong work ethic, including willingness to work some weekend or evening hours. While Wilderness Watch values candidates with experience on public land issues, we are also endeavoring to build the next generation of Wilderness advocates. For this reason, we also welcome applicants with less experience but a strong commitment to Wilderness ideals. Policy expertise can be learned, but passion and dedication are essential.<b class=""><u class=""></u><u class=""></u></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:14.7px;font-size:14px" class="">Desirable qualifications include:</span></p><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Clear commitment to Wilderness protection;<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">A basic understanding of federal public land agencies and laws such as the Wilderness Act and National Environmental Policy Act;<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Experience working on public land issues, reviewing, and commenting on environmental impact statements or environmental assessments;</span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills;<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">A desire to work as part of a team;<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Willingness and capability to occasionally travel, including field work, overnight backpack, etc;<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Ability to think strategically; and<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Proficiency in basic computer skills and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google file-sharing and storage features.</span></span></li></ul><p class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class=""><b class=""><u class=""></u><u class=""></u></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><b class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Compensation and Benefits</span></b><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class=""><u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px;font-size:14px" class="">Salary range of $55,000 - $70,000 based on qualifications and experience. Generous vacation/leave and healthcare benefits. Retirement plan benefits after 2 years of employment. Flexible work hours and an excellent work environment. A four-day, 32-hour work week. <br class=""><u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px;font-size:14px" class="">To Apply<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Please submit the following as a single pdf to </span><a href="mailto:jobs@wildernesswatch.org" target="_blank" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">jobs@wildernesswatch.org</span></a><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">:</span></span></p><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position;<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Resume;<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Writing sample or excerpt (e.g. a letter or other submission to an agency on a public land or wildlife issue, essay or op-ed, etc.). Writing sample(s) should be primarily the work of the applicant and the samples combined should be limited to 10 pages or fewer; and<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></span></span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size:14px" class=""><span lang="EN" style="line-height:14.7px" class="">Two professional references (including contact information).</span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="line-height:14.7px;font-size:14px" class="">Position will be open until filled with an anticipated start date of August or September 2024.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i class=""><span style="line-height:14.7px;font-size:14px" class="">Wilderness Watch is a welcoming, accommodating, and fulfilling place to work. Wilderness Watch is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.</span></i></p><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br class=""><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr" class=""><div style="text-align:left" class=""><font face="verdana, sans-serif" class="">Dawn Serra<br class="">Communications and Outreach Director</font></div><div class=""><font face="verdana, sans-serif" class=""><a href="http://www.wildernesswatch.org/" target="_blank" class="">www.wildernesswatch.org</a></font><br class=""><br class=""></div><div style="text-align:left" class=""><img width="96" height="68" src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xrUPav-0bjnCRDjgPu9ohvZbT8DlInn-1w-tkE0pt1Bx-YfCAnhufqTtndx3_btBlwJ4CEVAsc0ib6" class=""><br class=""></div></div></div></div>
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