Resilience Staff

Description

Wetlands Watch is seeking a full-time Resilience Staff position to provide general support across our five organizational initiatives: wetlands and public policy, living infrastructure, communities, neighborhoods, and Catch the King. Our mission is to enhance natural resilience, bolster community adaptation efforts, and protect and restore wetlands throughout Virginia. We advance climate adaptation by working collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders, and by implementing solution-focused strategies that unify and connect. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and writing skills, and an interest in learning. A basic understanding of climate change adaptation, community resilience, and the use of natural and nature-based strategies to reduce flood risk is preferred.

Job Duties

The Resilience Staff will be expected to work independently, with support and direction provided by team members. Although we allow remote working and flexible schedules, the hire should live near our Norfolk office and expect to work in the office at least two days a week. This position requires attendance at some evening meetings and weekend events. The hire will occasionally travel across the state (mostly within the south eastern region) and within the U.S., as required.

As part of our organization, you will:
– Complete research tasks
– Read and summarize reports
– Attend partner meetings
– Design program outreach templates
– Organize and create program materials
– Schedule, plan, and participate in meetings and events
– Promote Wetlands Watch programs at community events

Skills Required

Our ideal applicants will have 1 or more years of project experience in the nonprofit, educational, governmental, or related sector. Applicants should have a college degree or relevant work experience. Degrees or work experience in a related field (environmental disciplines, planning, landscape architecture, communication, etc.) is helpful. Proficiency with basic technology and social media platforms is expected, while some experience in graphic design, data visualization, and website development is preferred.

The job requires the ability to operate independently in a professional atmosphere that encourages creativity. The Resilience Staff position will be based in our Norfolk office, and must have access to reliable transportation.

Our ideal candidate is:
– Attentive to detail, has good time management skills, and able to work and thrive in a fast paced environment
– Creative, willing to take risks, and learn from failures
– Flexible and adaptive to changing funding conditions and organizational roles and responsibilities

Work Schedule

40 hours a week
Expected to come into our Norfolk office, but our work is flexible and hybrid.

Additional Info

HOW TO APPLY
This posting was released on December 4, 2025. The application period is rolling and closes on February 6, 2026. We plan to hire in March. Complete applications must be sent via email to careers@wetlandswatch.org with the job description clearly listed in the subject line.

https://www.wetlandswatch.org/work-with-us

Complete Application: cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references.

Wetlands Watch is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected class. We are committed to building justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization and our community of practice.