POSITION: Uniting Utah Summit Organizer (Consultant)

March 25, 2022

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and its affiliate partners and programs, the Utah Wildlife Federation, Tribal Partnerships Programs, and Hispanics Enjoying Hunting, Camping, and the Outdoors (HECHO), are seeking a consultant to lead the recruitment of participants and the planning for the Uniting Utah Summit. The summit will create a space where people and organizations from a diverse range of racial, ethnic, and ideological backgrounds can come together for an honest conversation about the big challenges facing wildlife and people in Utah, co-create a conceptual vision of Utah when we’re successful in addressing these challenges, discuss initial thoughts regarding how we can constructively collaborate to advance this shared vision, and build relationships across difference.

About the National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation is one of America's largest and most trusted conservation organizations, with more than six million supporters and 52 affiliate organizations throughout the U.S. and its territories. NWF’s programs focus on conserving wildlife, restoring habitat and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities for all, connecting children with nature, addressing the causes and consequences of climate change, and addressing environmental justice.

About the Utah Wildlife Federation

The Utah Wildlife Federation, relaunched in 2020, serves as a voice for Utah hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreationists focused on conserving wildlife habitat, hunting and angling opportunities and access, and American public lands now and for future generations, built through the work of people who call Utah home, based on Utah values.

About NWF’s Tribal Partnerships Program

NWF’s Tribal Partnerships Program is guided by the 30-year vision that “Sovereign Tribal governments have the capacity and influence to achieve their natural resource goals and better address associated socio-economic and environmental justice issues.” Along with our Tribal partners, we work to address historical injustices through the advancement of new policy that leads to increased resources and capacity for Tribes to address wildlife and habitat conservation priorities while sustaining their cultural values

About HECHO

Formed in 2013, Hispanics Enjoying Camping Hunting and the Outdoors was created to help fulfill our duty to conserve and protect our public lands for future generations. We provide a platform for Hispanic leaders to contribute knowledge and perspectives about public land and water conservation policies.


Key Responsibilities:  

  • Lead the recruitment of summit participants

    • Identify and recruit participants for the summit; participants should come from a wide range of ethnic, geographic, political, and racial backgrounds

    • Develop and maintain a list of participants, affiliations, contact information, and availability for the summit

    • Recruit participants to join and then facilitate four (4) meetings of a Summit Steering Committee to help determine the broad theme, and topics to be addressed at the Summit, as well as co-create the agenda

  • Plan and implement the summit within a set budget

    • Be the primary point of contact for all contracting with vendors

    • Identify and reserve a venue to host the summit; venue should be centralized around summit participants

    • Ensure appropriate audio/visual capabilities are included with venue or provided by another vendor

    • Including NWF and UWF staff, ensure adequate staffing for the event

    • In coordination with NWF staff, produce/print all necessary event materials (signs, brochures, swag, etc.)

    • Ensure appropriate food and beverages available at the Summit

    • Organize lodging & travel reimbursements and Summit participation stipends

    • Ensure free childcare is available at Summit

  • Project Coordination

    • Participate in bi-monthly coordination meetings with NWF, HECHO, and UWF staff

    • In coordination with NWF, HECHO, and UWF, the Summit Steering Committee, and summit facilitators, help create an agenda for summit

Qualities we’re looking for include:

  • Deep cultural competencies and the ability to navigate many different cultural environments to ensure participation from people and organizations from a wide range of ethnic, geographic, political, and racial backgrounds

  • Flexible, innovative, and self-motivated to identify priorities and complete work independently

  • Knowledge of Utah and conservation and climate/energy issues

  • Strong interpersonal skills and an effective communication style

  • Shares the values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and partnership with our state and regional staff, affiliates, and coalition partners

  • Dedication to wildlife conservation

  • Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

  • Licensed driver with access to a vehicle

  • The National Wildlife Federation strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

  • If you meet 75% of the qualifications, we encourage your application

Term: May/June, 2022 – October/November, 2022

Rate: The compensation range for this contract position is $2,000/month. It’s expected this work will take an average of 12-15 hours per week to complete this work.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter explaining your experience with event planning and implementing similar projects and a resume to utahsummit@nwf.org. Both independent contractors and firms are welcome to apply. Applications are due by close of business April 22, 2022.