Policy Research Associate: Drive Water Policy Innovations

USA The Nature Conservancy; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Policy Research Associate to support evaluation, prioritization and advancement of state and local water policy interventions aimed at regenerative agriculture and water quality improvements across the United States. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to draft legislative or administrative solutions and collaborate with government relations staff.

Remote work from within the continental US is supported; this is a full-time, grant-funded role with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in English
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
• Experience with legislative or policy initiatives at the state level.
• Experience presenting to and communicating with government or corporate staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience working with partners and government agencies.
• Juris Doctor Degree or Master’s Degree in Public Policy or related field (desired).
• Experience drafting legislation and negotiating with interested parties.
• Experience developing or implementing federal or state policies, including funding/grant programs.
• Experience with programs, laws and stakeholders who engage on agriculture, water and land‑use policy related work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation, prioritization and advancement of state and local policies for regenerative agriculture and water quality improvements.
• Develop legislative or administrative solutions for water policy interventions.
• Identify and foster relationships with third-party contractors and other organizations to build policy research capabilities.
• Collaborate with government relations staff to implement solutions at state or federal level.
• May supervise administrative staff, interns, or temporary staff; assist with budgeting and fundraising goals.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Legislative experience

Research skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Policy Research Associate to support evaluation, prioritization and advancement of state and local water policy interventions aimed at regenerative agriculture and water quality improvements across the United States. You will work with interdisciplinary teams to draft legislative or administrative solutions and collaborate with government relations staff.

Remote work from within the continental US is supported; this is a full-time, grant-funded role with