Full-Time Community Engagement & Policy Specialist
Job Description
Office Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Houston, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Austin, Texas
Flexible within the entire state of Texas.
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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 Community Engagement and Policy Specialist is an integral part of the Policy and Partnership team and the Texas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and represents the chapter within communities and with policymakers. The Community Engagement & Policy Specialist will work with chapter staff to identify and diversify key partnerships with public & private organizations to assess critical issues, co-create best practices, develop innovative analyses, tools, and/or frameworks that promote listening, learning and engaging local communities in the design and implementation of conservation efforts. The Community Engagement & Policy Specialist will model authentic, lasting engagement aimed at including diverse perspectives, cultures and heritage in the chapter’s work throughout the state as we shape and deliver on strategic conservation initiatives for the benefit of people and nature. The Community Engagement & Policy Specialist will coordinate with conservation staff on volunteer programs and activities in the Texas Chapter.
The Community Engagement & Policy Specialist plans, implements and coordinates programs at the local and state level to affect public and/or corporate policy to further the Texas Chapter’s mission. Duties include frequent contact with local, and state, government officials, and agency representatives on matters pertaining to the Chapter’s legislative priorities. They work with subject matter experts within the organization to develop policy initiatives, influence and advocate for desired outcomes of policy at the local and state level. They develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance the organization’s conservation agenda.
We’re Looking for You:
Roles & Responsibilities
Community Engagement
- Identify and engage diverse communities across the state.
- Develop and implement a state-wide community engagement strategy in coordination with conservation programs and Chapter objectives.
- Serve as the Chapter’s point of contact with internal and external partners for community engagement opportunities and activities across the state.
- Engages with chapter staff and others within the larger organization to share community perspectives and insights
- Manages projects involving community engagement
- Maintain and expand systems to monitor, quantify, and share community engagement outcomes to build trust and demonstrate relevant results across the Chapter.
- Coordinate with conservation staff on volunteer programs and activities.
- Leverage a deep knowledge of DEIJ principles in working with internal and external parties to advance the Chapter’s conservation objectives.
- Prepares and delivers materials and provides presentations
Policy
- Engage in policy at the local and state level that advances the conservation goals of the chapter.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Texas Chapter’s legislative initiatives at the local and state level.
- Support TNC’s conservation goals by serving as a liaison and informational contact between the organization and outside agencies, partners, government officials, or companies.
- Develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, government officials, and industry to advance The Nature Conservancy’s conservation agenda.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and policy briefs for a variety of audiences.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience engaging and partnering with community, business, government, or legislative staff and/or program leadership.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
- Ability to organize and analyze feedback from various perspectives and make recommendations
- Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals; providing effective public presentations and developing written communications.
- Experience working with corporate or NGO partners, volunteers, and government agencies.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Experience coordinating projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.
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!
Auto Safety Policy:
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.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $70,000 – $90,000 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.
How to Apply
To apply for job ID 55402, 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.76 total views, 0 today