Climate & External Affairs Associate

$50,000 - $57,000/Yr

The Nature Conservancy - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Rapid City, SD

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Climate & External Affairs Associate at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) plays a crucial role in supporting climate and external affairs initiatives. This position involves administrative, research, and organizational tasks aimed at building support for climate-related policies and projects. The Associate will act as a liaison between TNC and external agencies, contributing to conservation goals through various activities, including outreach, event coordination, and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, research, organizing, and general support for climate & external affairs work.
• Coordinate efforts to build support for policies related to climate mitigation and adaptation.
• Support the Nature Conservancy's conservation goals by serving as a liaison and informational contact between the organization and outside agencies or companies.
• Organize, maintain, and track files and databases.
• Assist in outreach and events, coordinating meetings, communications, and research.
• Be a thought leader on the divisional and regional level around the advancement of climate work.
• 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 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.
• Coordinate events to educate legislators and other decision makers on clean energy.
• Prepare communications and messaging around climate and energy.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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