Corporate Engagement Advisor, Food & Water

Office Location:

Remote

The location for this position is flexible within the United States.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Impact Finance & Markets division at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) provides technical and strategic leadership to create transformational impact with the private sector by translating the value of nature and conservation approaches into actionable, science-based strategies that can help solve societal challenges. The Corporate Engagement Business Unit is one of four units comprising the Impact Finance & Markets division. The Corporate Engagement Advisor, Food & Water will report to the Senior Corporate Engagement Advisor, North American Agriculture. This position will advise Corporate Engagement strategy development with the agri-food value chain and develop and manage key relationships within that industry.

We’re Looking for You:

The Corporate Engagement Advisor develops, implements, and coordinates corporate engagements that, by facilitating the integration of nature into business models, help drive private sector economic, operational, and political influence in support of the Conservancy’s conservation goals. This position will develop and implement strategies for engaging companies; coordinate and conduct outreach to companies; manage and support specific corporate engagements; conduct analysis and contribute to the Corporate Engagement team’s functional priorities. They will work closely with members of the global Provide Food & Water team and other Business Units to advance the implementation of the Conservancy’s regenerative food pathway and related activities, supporting corporate participation in on-the-ground projects, regional consortia, and innovative conservation strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Develop relationships and work effectively with corporate and other external partners.
• Serve as relationship manager to specific corporations and support other engagements.
• Develop and implement corporate engagement strategies.
• Manage relationships and projects with some supervision.
• Conduct research to inform the Corporate Engagement team’s functional strategy and activities.
• Prepare project proposals for external parties.
• Work in partnership with other organizations in a collaborative and advisory capacity.
• Develop constructive and effective working relationships inside and outside the Conservancy.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and external requirements.
• May supervise administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• May include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development.
• May include fundraising activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, social/natural science, business or related field and 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience.
• Working knowledge of corporate sustainability best practices in the food and water sector.
• Experience preparing project proposals and negotiating complex agreements or projects.
• Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization.
• Demonstrated relationship building skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience in developing and executing sustainability programs within companies.
• Experience in agri-food sectors including agricultural inputs, commodity trading, supply chain action, and other related industries.
• Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with corporations, governments, partners, and all levels of staff.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $90,000-$115,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.