Strategic Programs Associate, Public Funding & Policy

The Nature Conversancy; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Program Associate to support the Public Funding Center’s One Conservancy fundraising strategy. The role coordinates internal initiatives, maintains knowledge management, and provides operational support across the PFC and its Relationship Managers in the only-constrained two-year term.

Located in the United States with a preference for Arlington, VA, this position reports to the Sr.

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

Bachelor’s degree

Fluency in English

Excel-based budgets

CRM software

Research from divergent sources

Writing promotional material

Engaging with NGOs/government/donors

Presenting to internal/external

Public sector engagement/fundraising

Interacting with senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Program Associate to support the Public Funding Center’s One Conservancy fundraising strategy. The role coordinates internal initiatives, maintains knowledge management, and provides operational support across the PFC and its Relationship Managers in the only-constrained two-year term.

Located in the United States with a preference for Arlington, VA, this position reports to the Sr.