Climate & External Affairs Associate - The Nature Conservancy

Iowa, USA

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This position may be based out of a home and/or TNC office within the state of Iowa. 

 

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.”

The Climate & External Affairs Associate provides administrative, research, organizing and general support for climate & external affairs work. They coordinate efforts to build support for policies related to climate mitigation and adaptation, including but not limited to clean energy, agriculture and livestock, and land use. They will also support the Nature Conservancy's conservation goals by serving as a liaison and informational contact between the organization and outside agencies or companies.

The Climate & External Affairs Associate works on a variety of activities, with may include organizing, maintaining, and tracking files, and databases. The Associate is responsible for outreach and events, coordinating meetings, communications, and research. The Associate also assists in basic team administrative support. 

This position may be based out of a home and/or TNC office within the state of Iowa. 

Duties include:

• Be a thought leader on the divisional and regional level around the advancement or our climate work with an eye to scope and scale.
• Support coordination of funding and projects within Iowa that have multiple benefits including climate, water, and agriculture. 
• Research policies and practices related to energy and climate policy.
• Collaborate on the Iowa Business Unit’s efforts to fund the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.
• Track other group’s efforts on energy and climate policy in Iowa.
• Build relationships with existing and future partners working on energy and climate policy, which may include building or participating in coalitions.
• Coordinate events to educate legislators and other decision makers on clean energy, particularly producers and landowners use of solar energy, and other practices that reduce emissions.
• Prepare communications and messaging around climate and energy.

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join us as the Climate & External Affairs Associate! Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Iowa, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead this work in our Chapter and work within our Division. Self-motivation, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience with databases, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Ability to organize time and manage diverse activities.  
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure. 
• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material. 
• Experience presenting to and communicating with internal and external audiences.
• Experience working with partners/government agencies.  
• Experience interacting with senior leadership in a professional manner.
• Valid driver’s license

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.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,000 - $57,000 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.

To apply for job ID 55825, 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.

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

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.