Organizing Fellow with Conservation Nebraska

Organizing Fellow with Conservation Nebraska

Supervisors: Favian Mendez, Program Manager at Conservation Nebraska & Y’Shall Davis, Civic Engagement Strategist at Nebraska Civic Engagement Table

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Starting Salary: $45,000

Job purpose

Organize community members and local stakeholders through various civic engagement strategies, including but not limited to voter registration, voter mobilization, community building and engagement with engagement while building power through expanding Conservation Nebraska’s base of supporters and volunteers

Support Conservation Nebraska and the broader collective goals of the Nebraska Civic Engagement Table and its membership by increasing local civic engagement efforts

Key accountabilities

COMMUNITY AND NETWORK ORGANIZING

Coordinate with Conservation Nebraska program managers and volunteer coordinator to plan events, table at member events, recruit volunteers, and assist with programs

Actively participate as the representative for Conservation Nebraska in the appropriate Nebraska Table Coalition meetings and act as a liaison to the community

Lead education efforts and outreach on issues impacting community members and organize around issues that increase civic engagement and participation

Identify opportunities for cross-organization partnerships to amplify impact and more effectively utilize available resources

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION

Identify and recruit community members to build the base of Conservation Nebraska supporters and strengthen organizational programs through active public outreach and one-on-one meetings

Actively participate in regularly scheduled calls to keep Conservation Nebraska updated on collective efforts to advance their mission

Actively engage, center, and empower underrepresented communities, to ensure their perspectives and concerns are not only heard and addressed, but are the driving force for strategy and action

Leadership Competencies

Center community needs and voices

Build collaborative relationships

Take initiative

Effective communication

Respect for differences

Promote equity

Qualifications

Preferred: Candidates whose personal values align with the mission and values of Conservation Nebraska

Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Experience working or good understanding of grassroots organizing, direct services, local volunteering, or nonprofit work

Presenting, collaborating, and training with diverse audiences and more specifically with underrepresented communities

Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license and auto insurance

Commitment to equal opportunity and fairness

LOCATION REQUIREMENT: Majority of time spent in Norfolk, Grand Island, or Hastings, Nebraska (depending on the location of the Organizing Fellow), with some travel required to Grand Island, Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska

Benefits include: Tiered employer covered health, dental and vision insurance, flexible PTO, employer covered life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, professional development stipend, technology and internet stipend, retirement stipend at the end of year 1 & 2, end of year office closure and closed on all federal holidays

Working conditions

Office & remote work environment

Night and weekend hours required during certain times of the year

Travel within the state could be between 30%-40% of the role during certain times of the year

Physical requirements

Some physical activity, including canvassing, will be required

Direct reports

None

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with preference given to applications received by June 30, 2026.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected]. In the subject line, please put “Organizing Fellow Conservation Nebraska”. No phone call please