Job ID: 53538
Location: DC Metro Area;All United States
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
This position is negotiable anywhere The Nature Conservancy is authorized to conduct business, with a preference for Arlington, VA and the DC metropolitan area.
#LI-REMOTE
WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
Reporting to the Water Policy Team Lead on the North America Policy and Government Relations Team (NAPGR), the Water Policy Advisor develops, coordinates, and implements strategies to further the work of TNC and its conservation partners through direct interaction with federal agencies, lawmakers, and other stakeholders to advance our federal freshwater, marine, and/or climate adaptation policy. . They serve as an external representative on US freshwater, marine, and/or climate adaptation policy, and conducts relevant outreach and fosters relationships to support TNC’s goals and priorities. They will collaborate with TNC’s policy, conservation, and science staff and the NAPGR team to identify policy opportunities, evaluate the potential for strategic partnerships, and develop and implement strategies to influence public policy.
Responsibilities and Scope
• Apply a range of analytical skills to assess current and emerging policy opportunities.
• Cultivate a broad set of relationships with federal agency staff and leadership and advocate for TNC freshwater, marine, and/or climate adaptation policy.
• Meet with members of Congress and staff as needed to advocate for TNC freshwater, marine, and climate adaptation policy.
• Advocate for public funding for the protection, conservation, sustainable management, and restoration, of freshwater and/or marine areas.
• Develops written analytical products and other deliverables to support policy and program objectives, for internal and external audiences.
• Acts independently within broad program goals.
• Support program objectives by working in a complex matrix organization environment and works collaboratively within a cross-functional interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates professionally with a wide variety of people from different cultures.
• Accountable to persuasively convey the mission and policy positions of TNC to diverse groups including key legislators, government officials, and others who are critical to TNC’s overall public policy strategies.
• Works in partnership with other organizations in a collaborative and consultative or advisory capacity.
• Ensures compliance with internal policy and external requirements, including federal lobbying laws and regulations.
• Supports fundraising activities as needed.
• Develops constructive and effective working relationships inside and outside TNC.
• May supervise administrative and/or professional staff.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy’s External Affairs programs are integral to this effort. External Affairs is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success.
The location for this position is negotiable within the United States, with a preference for the DC Metro area.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field and 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience.
• Fluency in English
• Analytical and project management experience. Experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
• Experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
• Experience with communication and presentations.
• Experience with negotiation skills.
WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 53538, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
