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External Affairs Associate

USA The Nature Conservancy

Ohio, Ohio

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Procedures, Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Budgeting, Campaigns, Climate Change, Conservation, Corporate Policies, Editing, Expense Reports, Federal Contracts, Financial Management, Government Policies, Government Relations, Knowledge Management, Lobbying, Persuasion Skills, Policy Analysis, Power Amplifier, Project/Program Coordination, Strategic Planning, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Ohio, Ohio
POSTED
12 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The External Affairs Associate serves as a representative to inform Conservancy partners and elected and appointed officials of Conservancy policy positions. They help to develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, lawmakers, conservation organizations, and industry to advance The Nature Conservancy's conservation agenda. The individual will work closely with TNC staff and external consultants to identify opportunities and develop strategies to reach identified audiences in support of advancing TNC's mission by leveraging our science, on-the-ground projects and relationships through policy to make a meaningful contribution to TNC's conservation and climate goals. They may organize grass roots efforts to mobilize constituents on legislative priorities. The External Affairs Associate also builds and facilitates internal networks, coordinates meetings, agendas, and presentations, and conducts other activities in support of the Ohio Policy and Government Relations program. This includes additional responsibilities related to federal and state legislative issues based on team needs. Regular and consistent travel to Columbus office is required.

We're Looking for You:

The External Affairs Associate supports the Nature Conservancy's conservation and advocacy goals by serving as a liaison and informational contact between the organization and external partners/stakeholders. They will support the Ohio Policy and Government Relations team in amplifying conservation and climate policies that support TNC's national and state chapter advocacy platform and will be primarily responsible for serving as a contact and resource for Ohio's Congressional delegation and other federal contacts. The External Affairs Associate coordinates and implements internal initiatives such as organizational knowledge management, administrative procedures, internal networks and project coordination. The External Affairs Associate serves as a main point of contact for Ohio conservation policy issues with Ohio's legislature and state agencies; therefore, the ideal candidate will be located in the Columbus metro region. Come join TNC and apply today!

Responsibilities include:

  • Advocating for statewide conservation and climate issues through engagement with stakeholders including conservation organizations, community-based organizations, and elected officials.
  • Supporting state conservation and climate advocacy goals by actively participating in coalitions and work groups.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key partners and policymakers who are involved in efforts to tackle climate change, protect lands, waters, and wildlife.
  • Managing legislative engagement, including state or federal contract lobbying efforts, local, state and federal elected official outreach and communications campaigns. Collaborating with national, regional, and Ohio Chapter colleagues on shared projects, identifying cross cutting connections with legislative priorities.
  • Under direction of supervisor, drafting testimony, action alerts, letters, and other materials as needed to support the advocacy goals of the Ohio Chapter.
  • Presenting policy priorities to potential donors, supporters, and stakeholders.
  • Providing research and policy analysis and assists with outreach in support of legislative, corporate and/or policy priorities at the state and federal level.
  • Sharing information and coordinates strategy with TNC in other states, regional, and Worldwide Office programs.
  • Preparing program materials including presentations, memos, and other communications.
  • Providing administrative, research, organizing and general office support to the Ohio Policy and Government Relations team.
  • Working independently, working with supervisor on complex matters as needed.
  • Making independent decisions within the scope of work assignments.
  • Traveling to the Ohio Statehouse and Washington DC for advocacy on TNC priorities.
  • Financial responsibility which may include developing and working within a budget, and completing expense reports.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
  • Experience writing and editing persuasive and informational material.
  • Experience presenting to and communi

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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