Policy Associate, California

Application Instructions:

Along with your resume, please also upload a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and our organization. (You can upload the cover letter in the same location as your resume.)

Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am on due date listed and plan to submit your application by 11:59pm the day before.

Internal applicants (TNC employees) must apply through Workday via the Jobs Hub.

What We Can Achieve Together

The Policy Associate supports The Nature Conservancy’s conservation goals by working on project teams to design and deliver policy objectives and serving as liaison between The Nature Conservancy and policy makers. The Policy Associate will engage in state, federal, and regional policy priorities.

Duties include daily contact with public officials and policy makers on matters pertaining to administrative and legislative actions. They build and facilitate internal networks, coordinate meetings, agendas, and presentations. They influence the outcome of policy at the federal, state, and local levels. They develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance the organization’s conservation agenda.

Responsibilities include:

• Frequent contact with the Legislature on matters pertaining to environmental policy.
• Tracking and managing TNC’s legislative portfolio.
• Crafting position letters on public policy and public funding.
• Building and facilitating internal networks, coordinating meetings, agendas, and presentations.
• Leading policy communications for our conservation programs and donors, including through newsletters, websites, social media, etc.
• Influencing the outcome of policy initiatives at the state level.
• Developing strategic partnerships with relevant partners, including with non-government organizations, to advance the organization’s conservation agenda.

We’re Looking for You:

Want to help conserve the planet’s biodiversity? This role will touch on policy goals across California and our Pacific division. TNC is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make California unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Fluency in English.
• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with business, government or legislative staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
• Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals and developing written communications.
• Experience working with corporate or NGO partners, and government agencies.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience working in a Legislative office or other state government.
• Familiarity with social, economic, and political conditions and issues in California.
• Experience coordinating projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $72,600 – $82,825. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA, state of employment is California, and who will be working out of the Sacramento metro area. Where a successful candidate’s pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including location, qualifications, 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.