The National Wildlife Federation's state and territorial affiliates form the backbone of the Federation. Our 52 affiliate partners are leaders on state and local conservation efforts, employing dedicated conservationists who are making real strides in protecting our natural resources. Explore the opportunities below to work for an affiliate organization and join the Federation family.
Spanish Fort, Alabama
The Naturalist is responsible for sharing their passion for the natural world when teaching outdoor education programs to groups of children and adults. The Naturalist’s goals are to encourage students’ awareness and appreciation of the environment, broaden the students’ knowledge of science concepts, and foster students’ understanding of the proper use, management, and protection of our natural resources.
Check out this job »Hockessin, Delaware
Teacher Naturalists assist in delivery of environmental, agricultural and cultural education lessons for children, adults and families from schools. Scheduling is highly flexible and can include weekdays, weekends, daytime. or evening hours throughout the year. There is no minimum hour requirement and hours will vary seasonally. Training is provided. Experienced educators and individuals with a love of nature and the outdoors, and interested in sharing that passion with others, are encouraged to apply.
Check out this job »Kentucky
Kentucky Waterways Alliance (KWA) is seeking a full-time, self-driven and highly competent Executive Director to lead into the next phase of growth that will build upon over 30 years of successful work protecting, restoring, and celebrating the waterways of Kentucky. KWA has grown substantially in recent years, expanding its staff, revenue, partnerships, and impact across policy and advocacy, on-the-ground restoration, and community engagement. The next Executive Director will be charged with sustaining that momentum while ensuring that the organization’s systems, structures, and capacity continue to evolve alongside its growth.
Check out this job »Concord, New Hampshire
This position will support the mission of New Hampshire Audubon: to protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people, by identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, particularly from foundation grants, corporations, and public agencies; managing and directing grant applications and corporate partnerships and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements in order to secure financial commitments.
Check out this job »Cape May Point, New Jersey
The Sales Manager serves as the lead staff member responsible for sales at Cape May Bird Observatory’s Northwood Center, including online sales through FeatherEdgeOptics.org and during occasional remote events. This position oversees the full scope of CMBO’s sales while fostering a collaborative atmosphere among staff, volunteers, interns, and visitors and a unified retail presence across New Jersey Audubon centers. Through optics, natural history books, art, clothing, and gifts, the Nature Store Manager actively advances New Jersey Audubon’s mission—to inspire and empower people to care for nature throughout New Jersey and beyond.
Check out this job »Alaska
Our Alaskan affiliate is seeking a motivated legal professional to join their team as a Staff Attorney. The title and scope of this position will be tailored to the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The salary range for this role is wide to accommodate either an early career or more seasoned professional. At least five years of experience in the field is required to qualify for the higher end of the salary range.
Check out this job »Nashville, Tennessee
The Board Relations & Executive Support Manager provides coordinated governance and administrative support to strengthen the effectiveness of the board and the Chief Development Officer (CDO). This role manages the full lifecycle of board and committee meetings—from planning and preparation through documentation and follow-up—ensuring materials are accurate, timely, and professionally presented. In addition to these governance responsibilities, this role provides executive support to the CDO, who is based in a different location, by managing a complex calendar and meeting schedule, preparing materials and briefings, coordinating communications, arranging travel and logistics, and maintaining organized systems for documents, deadlines, and follow-up tasks.
Check out this job »West Virginia
The Operations Manager independently manages recurring operational responsibilities and the systems, processes, and records that support the organization’s financial, human resources, development, and administrative functions. The position ensures routine operational work is completed accurately and on time, anticipates needs and resolves routine issues, and maintains clear procedures and reliable documentation.
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