The Associate Director of Public Partnerships

The Nature Conservancy • Full-time • California • $116k - $170k / year • 2w ago

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Associate Director of Public Partnerships 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 public funding agencies.

The Associate Director of Public Partnerships works to plan, implement, and coordinate programs in California to influence policy and public funding to further the Conservancy’s mission.

Duties of the Director include:

Strengthening relationships with public funding partners.
Collaborating with staff to define and identify public funding opportunities, including developing competitive projects and funding applications.
Building systems and relationships to better pursue and track public funding opportunities.
Accountable to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including key legislators, government officials, and others who are critical to our overall public funding strategies.
Developing funding opportunities and funding-related policies that align with TNC’s conservation objectives.
Managing the public funding coordination team.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, business or related field and 6 years of senior management level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Supervisory experience.
Direct experience working with partners and government agencies.
Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization.
Experience in strategy development and implementation.
Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Master’s degree appreciated.
Experience presenting to and communicating with management-level individuals or senior government officials.
Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, partners, and all levels of staff.
Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

WHAT WE BRING

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.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $116,000 – $170,000 for annual base salary.

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. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

SF Bay Area: $126,700 - $170,000

Sacramento area: $116,000 - $156,600

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