Specialist, Activism and Outreach

World Wildlife Fund

Activism and Outreach Specialist managing the Panda Ambassador Program for WWF. Supporting conservation advocacy and engaging activists through resource development and event execution.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $82,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment strategy development, online advocacy, and social media content creation, with a strong focus on community engagement and program effectiveness. Proficient in utilizing tools like Canva and Airtable to support project management and resource development.

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Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentOnline Advocacy ExperienceSocial Media Content CreationProficiency in CanvaProficiency in Airtable

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Hard Skills

Social Media Content CreationData AnalysisProject ManagementEvent PlanningOnline Advocacy

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementCultural Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

CanvaAirtableMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Panda Ambassador ProgramEngagement MetricsActivismOutreach EventsYouth Conservation Leadership Award

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day administration of the Panda Ambassador Program, including recruitment, candidate vetting, onboarding, and advising on projects.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies to target high-engagement candidates.
Coordinate and develop resources (e.g., toolkits, project templates, educational materials) to support Ambassadors’ projects and engagement, using tools like Airtable and Canva.
Lead monthly Panda Ambassador calls, fostering community engagement through updates, shout-outs, and challenges.
Consistently drive engagement in the Panda Ambassador online community platform.
Ensure Ambassador activities align with broader campaign narratives.
Research and recommend best practices and emergent technologies, tools, and tactics.
Support the planning and execution of major Activism & Outreach events like WWF’s annual Lobby Day, panel discussions with experts, and mobilizations.
Manage annual Youth Conservation Leadership Award application and review process and awardee engagements throughout the year.
Coordinate and implement WWF's activism social media strategy, creating content, scheduling posts and collaborating with other organization channels on the @WWF_Act Instagram account.
Track and report on key engagement metrics, providing data-driven insights to improve program effectiveness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience in online advocacy or activism.
Proficiency in: Canva and Airtable
Social media content creation (Instagram, X/Twitter)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Proven ability to translate complex scientific concepts for general audiences.
Excellent proactive communication, timely responsiveness and ability to foster collaboration across departments.
Ability to effectively prioritize and produce high-quality work under time constraints and consistently meet deadlines.
Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Relocation: None