ARIZONA FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

Status: Full time | Reports to: Southwest Field Manager, Center for Public Lands Location:Remote within Arizona |Salary $ 67 – 71,000 depending on experience Founded in 2002, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with 64 partner groups, its Corporate Council and its 140,000 members and supporters to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. We unite and amplify our partners’ voices by strengthening policy and funding around conservation, habitat, and access.The TRCP’s Arizona Field Representative works within Arizona to support TRCP’s mission to guarantee all Americans quality places to hunt and fish. This individual collaborates closely with partner non-profit organizations, community leaders, and decision makers to further TRCP’s policy priorities in this region, including working with partner and non-partner organizations to advance improved water and habitat management projects in Arizona and throughout the Colorado River Basin. Working as a joint member of the Center for Public Lands and the Center for Water Resources, this individual works closely with the Director of Water Resources and the Southwest Field Manager, TRCP field representatives and communications staff and partner organizations to further the conservation mission of the organization.The TRCP offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, cell phone and home internet reimbursement, and ample paid time off. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Serve as the TRCP’s representative within the state of Arizona on conservation, access, water management and habitat restoration policies affecting hunters and anglers. • Provide support, through policy research and analysis, to TRCP’s efforts on western water management issues with a focus on the Colorado River Basin.• Work cooperatively with hunting and angling organizations in Arizona to build and advance a unified voice for the conservation of our fish and wildlife resources and outdoor heritage. • Organize support for conservation priorities from decision-makers in Arizona, including county commissioners, mayors, members of Congress, state policy makers and other influential actors on public lands management, aquatic habitat restoration, conservation of migration corridors and intact habitats, Colorado River management, support wildlife connectivity, advance responsible energy development, and enhance public access.• Build and deliver coalition-driven policy recommendations to decision makers from the sporting, conservation, and outdoor recreation communities. • Work with the TRCP communications team to increase the visibility of TRCP’s policy work and partnerships through a variety of media products. • Represent TRCP in meetings with key leaders from state and national conservation groups and businesses, state and federal agency personnel, and elected decision-makers. • Coordinate with the TRCP’s Government Relations team on relevant national policy, with a focus on federal water and public lands policy.• With support from TRCP leadership, develop relationships with private philanthropic foundations to ensure financial support for TRCP and its activities, including the tracking of grant deliverables and the development of grant proposals and reports. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: • A bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of experience in the hunting, fishing and/or conservation policy arena or related field, including previous campaign, agency and/or nonprofit experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.• Detailed knowledge of public lands, wildlife management, habitat restoration, and water management in Arizona and the broader Colorado River Basin. • The ability to build & maintain strong working relationships with state & federal agency staff, nonprofit partner organizations, elected decision-makers, & diverse interest groups. Experience working with Arizona conservation and watershed organizations and/or other key stakeholders, is preferred • Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities within a diverse project and policy portfolio • Willingness and ability to travel across the state/hold a valid Driver’s License.• Excellent communications, analytical, writing, and research skills. The ideal candidate will have established relationships within Arizona and the Colorado River Basin across multiple sectors and governmental jurisdictions and have a demonstrated record of effectively influencing conservation policy. Ideal candidates will also have a strong familiarity with contemporary Colorado River management issues and Arizona water policy. Submission must include a cover letter to be considered. The position is open until filled.However, Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 30, 2026. No phone calls, please. The TRCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply tot his job