Rocky Mountain States Coordinator

Coordinator, Rocky Mountain States

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) seeks a Rocky Mountain States Coordinator to co-manage the state sportsmen’s caucus effort organized under the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) and the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) programs for five states (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) in the Rocky Mountains Region of the United States.

About CSF:
Founded in 1989, CSF is the informed authority across outdoor issues and serves as the primary conduit for influencing public policy. Working with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC), the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), and the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), CSF gives a voice to hunters, anglers, recreational shooters, and trappers on Capitol Hill and throughout state capitols advocating on vital outdoor issues that are the backbone of our nation’s conservation legacy.

Position Description:
This entry-level position reports directly to the Western States Assistant Manager and serves as the lead contact for five assigned state sportsmen’s caucuses, state agencies, industry partners and non-governmental organizations; and is responsible for organizing and tracking pertinent legislation and regulatory rulemaking, event planning, and fundraising assistance. The successful candidate will serve as an interface with existing regional state legislative caucuses and respective members of the GSC by providing counsel, tracking, and disseminating information regarding legislation and caucus infrastructure. The Rocky Mountain States Coordinator will work to serve as a point of contact for states establishing a caucus and assist with the formation and development of state advisory councils in the assigned region.

The candidate selected for the position will be required to work independently, consistent with CSF personnel guidelines and must demonstrate the ability to self-motivate daily without the level of direct supervision found in a typical office environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Analyze and track state legislation and regulations of interest to sportsmen and women in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming.
• Serve as the point of contact for inquiries from legislators, state agencies, governor offices, conservation organizations, and allied industry partners interested in strengthening or assisting state sportsmen’s caucuses in the region.
• Liaise, provide guidance, and serve as a clearinghouse for information of relevance to the state sportsmen’s caucuses in the region.
• Actively engage in the policy process, including working towards bill introduction, providing expert written and oral testimony, coalition building around a particular issue, and more.
• Organize individual state caucus events and assist with event planning for CSF events including the Annual NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit.
• Represent CSF at state caucus functions, state and regional meetings, and events.
• Develop regular content for an electronic newsletter for state issues and state caucus activity.
• Facilitate interactions between partners, state agencies, state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses, and Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Candidates with degrees in public policy, wildlife biology, fisheries biology, conservation biology, or natural resource management preferred.
• Supporter of hunting, fishing, trapping, recreational shooting and professional wildlife management.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and experience working with state legislatures, Congress and/or governmental agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or familiarity with the legislative process, state legislatures, Congress, and/or governmental agencies and sportsmen’s policy issues. Preference given to candidates with prior work experience in these areas, specifically understanding of the unique challenges the area of responsibility presents.
• Policy experience in at least one of the states in the region (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY) highly preferred.
• Familiarity with regional issues, politics, and demographics necessary to form productive relationships and conduct meaningful discussions within the region.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholder groups, elected officials, and their staff members.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and process objectives without supervision.
• Demonstrated strengths in written communications, policy analysis, and public speaking.
• Team player.
• Willingness to travel (up to 25%).
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, when needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Position Location:
The successful candidate will reside in one of the states in the region and will work remotely to allow for rapid response to state capitals (specific location to be mutually agreed upon). CSF and the successful candidate will agree to the terms of the work location arrangement prior to starting employment.

Compensation Details:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, benefits include; health, vision, dental, and life insurance options, competitive retirement plan, attractive vacation and holiday leave opportunities, and the opportunity for growth within the organization.

To Apply:
Please e-mail cover letter, resume, transcripts, a writing sample, and contact information for three professional references to Kelli Altimus at kaltimus@congressionalsportsmen.org.