Fisheries Policy Associate

The Nature Conservancy•Arlington, TX

1d•$61,000 - $96,000•Remote

About The Position

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

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 the following 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 balance multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

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