DC-Based Policy Leader, Natural Climate Solutions

The Nature Conversancy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Washington, DC seeks a Policy Advisor, Natural Climate Solutions to develop and implement policy strategies that advance forest restoration, climate-smart forestry, and land management to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into actionable policy agendas.

The position requires experience in policy analysis, partnership building with government, nonprofit and industry stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, climate, natural resource management or environmental policy or related field and 5 years of experience in policy analysis and government relations, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Knowledge of public and private programs and incentives, including carbon markets, related to carbon sequestration on natural and working lands, climate smart forestry, and/or land use management.
• Direct experience working with partners, government agencies and/or coalitions related to forestry or natural climate solutions (i.e., protecting, restoring and improving natural and working lands to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration).
• Analytical and project management experience. Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
• Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
• Demonstrated relationship building skills.
• Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements.
• Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Skills

Policy analysis

Government relations

Environmental policy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in policy-related field

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Washington, DC seeks a Policy Advisor, Natural Climate Solutions to develop and implement policy strategies that advance forest restoration, climate-smart forestry, and land management to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into actionable policy agendas.

The position requires experience in policy analysis, partnership building with government, nonprofit and industry stakeholders,