Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The employee’s actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
To support our mission, we are hiring a Manager of Youth Leadership to join the Youth Leadership team and report to the Youth Leadership Director. This role will primarily support Earth Tomorrow Atlanta and Eco-Schools U.S. in Greater Atlanta, engaging schools and students in hands-on learning experiences that foster leadership development, environmental literacy, action-driven projects, civic engagement, career exploration, and a deeper connection to the outdoors. The Program Manager will leverage their classroom or outdoor teaching experience, deep understanding of environmental issues, and proven experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds to develop and deliver culturally relevant programming.
Because this position supports several schools and educators throughout the Greater Atlanta area, we are seeking a candidate who brings strong local context and community connections. A deep understanding of Atlanta’s history, culture, and environmental landscape will strengthen NWF’s ability to provide place-based learning experiences that complement classroom instruction and inspire meaningful student action projects. Candidates with established relationships across the Atlanta education and community landscape are especially encouraged to apply.
Principle Duties (major areas of responsibility)
Program Oversight and Implementation: Manage all aspects of NWF’s Earth Tomorrow program and support the integration of Eco-Schools U.S. across the Greater Atlanta area, including planning, coordination with diverse stakeholders (students, teachers, and school administrators), timeline management, budgeting, and reporting.Partnership Development and Collaboration: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships centered on equity, including collaborations with local Environmental Justice organizations, to expand program reach and enrich student experiences.Communications and Public Engagement: Support the creation of outreach material, communication plans and social media strategy to promote the Earth Tomorrow Atlanta program and amplify student voices, projects, and achievements.Youth Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with all NWF youth safeguarding policies and protocols. Communicate real-time experiences from the field with NWF’s youth safeguarding team to support continuous policy improvement.Evaluation & Reporting: Track program outcomes, assess impact, and contribute to reports for funders, partners, and internal teams. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.Minimum of 3 years teaching experience or equivalent experience working with high school youth.Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.Upholds the highest standards of safety, care, and respect for all youth participants, ensuring their well-being remains a top priority.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset.Demonstrated ability to balance supervisor-directed priorities with self-initiated work, functioning both independently and collaboratively with colleagues in small and large group settings.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice through education. Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education or a similar field with 5 years+ teaching experience.Experience in formal education with a focus on environmental education, sustainability, climate resilience, or biodiversity.Familiarity with Earth Tomorrow and Eco-Schools, or other certification-based environmental programs.Background working with diverse communities, including multilingual or multicultural contexts. Minimum Skills:
Project Management: Proven ability to plan, implement, and track multi-faceted projects, including managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to facilitate workshops and engage diverse audiences.Collaboration: Experience working effectively with colleagues, educators, and partners in a team-oriented environment.Organization & Detail Orientation: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including public officials, educators, and community members.Self-Starter: Proven ability to take initiative, work independently, and balance supervisor direction with strong personal drive and accountability. Other
Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle Work Mode
The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff.
Travel Requirements:
Travel will be restricted to no more than 25%. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary. Minimal, primarily for school site visits, in-person community events and partnership events as needed. Potential for occasional national travel for staff retreats or environmental educational conferences.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $72,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits, and by Forbes as one of America’s best small employers! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), and 11 holidaysWe close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical LeaveLow-cost health, dental, and vision insurance – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network ratesTherapist available at no costPet insurance and discount perk programAnnual wellbeing allowanceIn addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:Retirement plan with immediate match and vestingAnnual year end retirement contributionTuition ReimbursementAdoption and Surrogacy assistancePet adoption stipendStudent Loan management Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.