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The Nature Conservancy

Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Director of External Affairs

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1951H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Wyoming

Posted

72 days ago

Salary

$85.2K - $90.5K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Lead the Business Unit’s external affairs functions • Implement BU policy strategies • Provide guidance to program directors and staff on conservation policy priorities • Monitor legislative, administrative, and corporate initiatives and policies • Build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders • Participate in legislative and regulatory/rule-making processes and forums • Support the development of private and public funding proposals • Serve as the staff liaison for the External Affairs Trustee Committee

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field
  • 6 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience
  • Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals
  • Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance
  • Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, and/or government agencies
  • Experience lobbying local, state and federal legislators
  • Fluency in English
  • Analytical and project management experience
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment
  • Proven communication and presentation skills
  • Proven negotiation skills

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

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