Lander, WY

Position Title: Public Lands Program Manager

Organization: Wyoming Outdoor Council

Location: Lander, WY (negotiable within Wyoming)

Organization Overview: Founded in 1967, the Wyoming Outdoor Council is the state’s oldest independent conservation organization. They use western science and Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge as well as legal and policy expertise to advocate for public land, wildlife, clean air and water. They seek lasting change by striving to meet people where they are, valuing diverse perspectives, building coalitions, and practicing reciprocity. They hold government agencies, lawmakers, and industries accountable for decisions that threaten the land, wildlife, clean air and water people depend on. They are a steadfast and trusted conservation voice at the state legislature. They are a membership organization, and support and empower people to be effective advocates in their communities.

Position Overview: You will join a team of enthusiastic, motivated conservation advocates to develop conservation strategies and champion policies that safeguard Wyoming’s environment and quality of life. You will work closely with the program director to take a leading role in our public lands issues, with particular focus on emerging federal and state public lands policies. The Manager will help develop strategies to watchdog state and federal environmental agency decision making and provide input and support to other program staff on issues surrounding clean water, clean air, lands, wildlife and the State Legislature.

Duties: 

• Work as part of a dynamic program team to develop conservation strategies for their campaigns related to public lands, as well as collaborate as necessary on campaigns associated with public lands and wildlife. Your work will include extensive written and oral advocacy, as well as community engagement.
• Maintain robust understanding of state and federal environmental laws and regulations, and provide analysis of projects and proposals that implicate these.
• Clearly communicate technical information and complicated processes to a variety of audiences, including decision-makers, partner organizations, and the public.
• Monitor agency processes and decisions affecting public lands, including permitting, budgeting, and oversight.
• Attend and speak at public meetings concerning your program work in locations around the state, as appropriate.
• Meet with agency officials, including federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, various state agencies, as well as local, state and federal elected officials and other decision makers to further their conservation goals.
• Work with the communications team to produce email, social media, and website content related to your program work.
• Conduct outreach and build partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups including hunters and anglers, outdoor businesses, landowners, conservation partners, industry groups, and others.
• Pursue other duties as assigned by the program director.

Start Date: May-June 2024

Salary/Pay: $60,000

Application Deadline: May 10, but open until filled

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.