Director, Communication and Policy

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~ The American Forest Foundation (AFF) works
on-the-ground with families, teachers, and elected officials to promote
stewardship and protect our nation’s forest heritage. ~

A commitment to the next generation unites a
nationwide network of forest owners and teachers working to keep our forests
healthy and our children well prepared for the future they will inherit.  

The Foundation is committed to creating a
future where forests are owned and sustained by the public, and that the public
understands the social, economic, and environmental benefits forests provide to
our communities, our nation, and the world. Click here to learn more about AFF.

Position Overview 

AFF seeks a Director,
Communications and Policy (Director) to join the dedicated and committed AFF
team. Reporting to the Executive Vice President,
Woodlands and Policy, the Director leads the development and execution of
vibrant and effective, multi-channel communications. 

Responsibilities 

• S/he is responsible for identifying and marketing
  the value of the brands of AFF, focusing on AFF’s woodland-related programs
  including the American Tree Farm System, to engage external audiences in
  Foundation activities and priorities.

• On the
  policy side, the Director works with the Executive Vice President and the
  Senior Policy Manager to develop and implement political strategies on a set of
  assigned woodland policy issues.

• The Director is tasked with using multiple
  channels, including direct lobbying, “grassroots” advocacy, strategic “grasstops”
  leadership, and establishing and maintaining a presence on Capitol Hill to
  accomplish the organization’s public policy goals. 

Qualifications  

• The
  ideal candidate demonstrates a clear passion for the AFF mission by actively
  engaging a variety of constituents and can easily build and foster new working
  relationships on behalf of AFF.

• This role requires an individual who can
  collaborate with other team members and model independent initiative and
  resiliency for an eager team of staff members and volunteers. 

• Please see full position
  profile here. 

To Apply 

• All
  interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Please click below: "Apply Here!"

• To be considered, you'll submit
  a carefully crafted cover letter and resume. Cover letters should be addressed to Ed Rogan.

• Screening interviews will begin by
  the first week of August.  

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