Remote Water Policy Research Analyst

The Nature Conservancy (All); United States; Remote; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Policy Research Associate to advance state and local water policy interventions and regenerative agriculture practices nationwide. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to research, design, and implement policy solutions, and build partnerships with agencies, NGOs, universities, and other stakeholders.

The role reports to the North America Agriculture Program and emphasizes strong policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and independent yet

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• May supervise administrative staff and/or volunteers, interns, or temporary staff.
• Financial responsibility to complete projects appropriately and assist with budget development and meeting fundraising goals for local and worldwide conservation.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Works within scope of program’s strategic goals.
• Provides research and policy analysis in support of legislative and/or policy priorities.
• May aid with preparation of program materials including presentations, memos, and other communications.
• Influences the outcome of policy and/or corporate initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and/or industry.
• Work independently, working with supervisor as needed.
• May require occasional domestic travel for multi-day retreats, meetings, and conferences.
• May work long/flexible hours as needed to coordinate with staff and partners across the US or region.

Kenntnisse

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Legislative research

Communication

Project coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Policy Research Associate to advance state and local water policy interventions and regenerative agriculture practices nationwide. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to research, design, and implement policy solutions, and build partnerships with agencies, NGOs, universities, and other stakeholders.

The role reports to the North America Agriculture Program and emphasizes strong policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and independent yet