Policy & Government Relations Associate — State Capitol Impact

The Nature Conservancy (All); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) seeks a Government Relations Associate to join the MN-ND-SD policy team. The role supports the Minnesota State Capitol policy work and broader conservation priorities across MN, ND, and SD.

You will research, analyze policy, and help craft communications for officials and staff while building strategic partnerships with agencies and organizations. You will also coordinate with leadership, supervise interns, manage budgets, and assist with lobbying materials, memos,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of related work experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive report.
• Experience preparing written materials such as memos, research documents, policy summaries, official correspondence.
• Experience presenting to and communicating with internal and external audiences.
• Experience interacting with senior leadership in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Track hearings, policies and decisions related to MN, ND, SD policy areas.
• Provide research and policy analysis to support legislative, corporate and policy priorities.
• Collaborate with team to prepare lobbying materials, memos, and other communications for officials and staff.
• Develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry.
• Supervise interns or temporary staff; manage budgets and travel expense reports.
• Support Policy and Government Relations team projects and administrative functions, ensuring program compliance.

Skills

Policy research

Policy writing

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) seeks a Government Relations Associate to join the MN-ND-SD policy team. The role supports the Minnesota State Capitol policy work and broader conservation priorities across MN, ND, and SD.

You will research, analyze policy, and help craft communications for officials and staff while building strategic partnerships with agencies and organizations. You will also coordinate with leadership, supervise interns, manage budgets, and assist with lobbying materials, memos,