About the position

Position Summary:

The External Affairs Manager role is a full-time position that will manage the day-to-day operational activities of the Policy and Engagement team and will regularly interface with local, regional, and national stakeholders and constituencies. The External Affairs Manager will oversee a wide range of activities, including managing and coordinating coalition efforts and building relationships and partnerships to advance the goals and progress of the team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish and cultivate partnerships with a range of stakeholders to expand existing efforts around local and municipal level government activities including outreach and participation at meetings and events. 

• Plan and execute strategic long-term efforts around local issues and events. 

• Attend and present at local and regional meetings and conferencesto promote Evergladesrestoration and expand organizational external networks. 

• Develop, foster and grow a network of young professionals interested in Everglades restoration. 

• Plan, coordinate and lead meetings, special events, and tours to increase stakeholder and community engagement. 

• Manage and coordinate sponsorships, organizational participation, and logistics for conferences, summits, and similar events for the Policy and Engagement team. 

• Manage and assist with the drafting and development of communication and other materials for the Policy and Engagement team, to include slide decks and presentations, letters, announcements, memorandums, etc. 

• Manage and maintain constituent and coalition contact and participation information and data. 

• Participate in the roll out and maintenance of a new CRM database, coordinate team schedules, and track and report on program accomplishments and other activities. 

• Oversee and manage the grant administration process to include grant timeline, submissions, tracking and reporting. 

• Assist with special projects as assigned and other duties as assigned.

This job description accurately reflects the External Affairs Manager position as currently configured. However, this job description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all of the duties an employee in this position may be expected to perform. 

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks, or change existing ones, at any time, as the Foundation deems necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that affords equal protection against discrimination to job applicants and employees. The Foundation seeks to ensure that qualified applicants will have an equal opportunity with respect to all employment practoces regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, source of income, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply:

• To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Veronica Appleby, Director of Human Resources, at hr@evergladesfoundation.org