Public Funding Strategy Program Associate

The Nature Conservancy (All); Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Program Associate to support the Public Funding Center’s Strategy and operations. The role focuses on coordination, knowledge management, and liaison duties to advance the OC PF Strategy and related partnerships.

You will help manage projects, prepare materials, and support relationship managers in engaging public sector entities and donors, contributing to conservation outcomes and organizational impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in English
• Experience with Excel-based budgets and spreadsheet functions
• Experience working with CRM software
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material
• Experience engaging with non-government organizations, government agencies, partners and/or donors
• Experience presenting to and communicating with internal and external audiences
• Experience working in public sector engagement or public fundraising
• Experience interacting with senior leadership in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Senior Strategy Advisor to maintain the Strategy Implementation Plan, KPI 3 Dashboard, OKR Activities Calendar, Public Funding Opportunities and other project tools
• Provides coordination, research, logistical, and materials support to PFC Relationship Managers and TNC staff engaging managed Public Sector Entities during major policy events Supports adoption and use of BBCRM by the PFC
• Supports Strategy Investment expenditures and budget monitoring; may process check requests, complete travel bookings and expense reports, engage vendors and/or similar tasks
• Supports operations of the PFC, including managing monthly reports; managing calendars and setting internal and external meetings for the Sr. Director and PFC team; coordinating meeting scheduling, agenda development and follow up actions
• Aids with preparation of program materials including presentations, memos, and other communications.
• Works independently, working with supervisor on complex matters as needed.
• Makes independent decisions within the scope of work assignments.

Skills

English fluency

Excel budgeting

CRM software

Policy coordination

Public funding experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communications with leadership

Project coordination

Research and reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Program Associate to support the Public Funding Center’s Strategy and operations. The role focuses on coordination, knowledge management, and liaison duties to advance the OC PF Strategy and related partnerships.

You will help manage projects, prepare materials, and support relationship managers in engaging public sector entities and donors, contributing to conservation outcomes and organizational impact.