Fisheries Policy Associate

The Nature Conservancy•Arlington, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Fisheries Policy Associate supports The Nature Conservancy’s international fisheries policy portfolio, including engagement in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and efforts to promote effective implementation and use of electronic monitoring systems for sustainable fisheries. The role provides research, policy analysis, coordination, and writing support to advance established fisheries policy strategies. It does not independently set TNC policy positions, make institutional commitments, or serve as the final decision-maker for engagement strategy. The Associate coordinates internal networks, meetings, agendas, presentations, stakeholder engagement, and follow-up, and helps draft advocacy materials for RFMO engagement. The position supports policy and corporate initiatives at international and country levels and helps develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, governments, conservation organizations, and industry in coordination with senior fisheries policy staff. The role reports to the International Fisheries Policy Advisor, Global Ocean Policy, in the Policy and Public Funding Business Unit. This is a term-limited global remote position ending in June 2029, with the possibility of extension. The location is negotiable in countries where TNC is authorized to conduct business, with a preference for the Americas. Canadian positions are limited to Alberta, Ontario, and the Northwest Territories. International travel is required, with at least 20% of working time spent attending RFMO commission, committee, technical working group, and stakeholder meetings across multiple regions each year. Flexible hours may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or an 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, planning, policy, or corporate initiatives at two or more of these levels: international, country, sub-national, or local.
Experience presenting to and communicating with government or corporate staff and/or program leadership.
Experience working with partners or government agencies and the corporate sector.
Ability to maintain a task management system, meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks, and maintain accuracy and impartiality.
Ability to work well in a team setting and independently as needed.
Ability to travel internationally; at least 20% of working time involves meetings across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

Support objectives of the international fisheries policy portfolio.
Conduct research and policy analysis in support of legislative and policy priorities.
Coordinate internal networks, meetings, agendas, presentations, and stakeholder activities.
Support drafting of advocacy materials and other program communications, including presentations and memos.
Own defined research, meeting-preparation, stakeholder-coordination, and follow-up deliverables from planning through completion.
Provide research, coordination, analysis, and engagement support for policy and corporate initiatives at international and country levels.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant agencies, governments, conservation organizations, and industry in coordination with senior fisheries policy staff.
Maintain a task management system, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy and impartiality in work products.
Escalate strategic, sensitive, or institutionally significant matters to the International Fisheries Policy Advisor.
Travel internationally and work flexible hours as needed.