Colorado Nonprofit Association

Policy Director

About Western Landowners Alliance (WLA): Founded in 2012 by landowners and managers, the organization aims to increase the wellbeing of working lands in the American West and the living communities, including human and wildlife, that depend on them.


Position Overview: The policy director will work with organizational leadership, members and partners to identify policy priorities, and to develop and execute strategies to achieve policy goals. This will include representing the organization in outreach efforts to Capitol Hill, the federal executive branch, state and local government leaders, and other key stakeholders. It will also include facilitating the WLA policy committee, engaging WLA members and partners, drafting letters, handouts and policy documents, conducting research and policy analysis, and designing and implementing public policy advocacy campaigns.


Amount of Time & Status: 40 hours a week, exempt, Monday-Friday


Location:
This position is remote, but individual must reside in the American West. Preferred location is in Denver, Colorado or Santa Fe, New Mexico. Regular travel will be required, particularly during legislative sessions.


Reports to: Chief Executive Officer


Compensation: $80,000- $110,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. Western Landowners Alliance offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, parental and medical leave, 403b retirement savings account with a discretionary match, life insurance, short-term disability benefits, and an employee assistance program.


Duties/Responsibilities Include:


Preferred Qualifications:


Working Environment/Physical Activities: Work environment is an office and field setting. Physical activities include sitting at a desk and working on a keyboard and computer several hours a day, conducting business over the telephone and via email, standing for long periods of time, periodic travel and traveling long distances by vehicle (including traveling on unpaved roads). This position may also require moving materials up to 25 pounds.

Target Start Date: Immediately