Fellowship Opportunity with Outdoor Alliance

AW is pleased to share the following fellowship opportunity within the Outdoor Alliance.

The Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of human-powered recreation organizations, seeks a highly motivated individual to fill a two-year Grass-top Advocacy Fellow position. The Fellow will build coalitions of climbers, paddlers, hikers, backcountry skiers and mountain bikers to positively impact conservation policy at the state, regional and national level.

The Fellow will be based in Boise, Idaho, but will spend time in Washington, DC on a regular and consistent basis. Candidate should have a passion for outdoor recreation, strong public policy/advocacy background, excellent communication skills and applicable B.S. or higher degree. Experience in community organizing is desirable.

The Wyss Fellows Program is designed to provide experience and training for individuals just completing their education or new to the conservation field who have the potential to become future conservation leaders.

See www.outdooralliance.net/news.php for more information and full job description. $40,000 yearly stipend plus benefits. Email resume and cover letter to mmenlove@winterwildlands.org or fax to 208-336-0648.