Program Associate, Public Funding

The Nature Conservancy•Arlington, TX

6d•$51,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Program Associate is a member of The Nature Conservancy’s Policy and Public Funding Business Unit and its Public Funding Center. The role supports implementation of the One Conservancy Public Fundraising Strategy by coordinating internal initiatives, knowledge management, procedures, operational support, internal networks, and projects. The associate may also serve as a liaison and informational contact between the organization and external partners or entities. This is a two-year, term-limited position, with a possibility of extension based on funding. The location is negotiable within the United States, with a preference for Arlington, Virginia, and the broader Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The role provides project coordination, operational and relationship-management support for initiatives related to the Strategy, and supports the Public Funding Center’s Relationship Managers and Business Development staff. The Nature Conservancy works with public-sector agencies, NGOs, academia, business, and the finance sector to advance conservation outcomes, including addressing climate change, protecting lands, waters, and oceans, and supporting sustainable food and water. The organization describes its work as mission-driven and offers a flexible work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related work experience, or an 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 professionally with senior leadership.
Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Senior Strategy Advisor to maintain the Strategy Implementation Plan, KPI 3 Dashboard, OKR Activities Calendar, Public Funding Opportunities, and other project tools.
Provide coordination, research, logistical, and materials support to Public Funding Center Relationship Managers and TNC staff engaging managed Public Sector Entities during major policy events.
Support the Public Funding Center’s adoption and use of BBCRM.
Support Strategy Investment expenditures and budget monitoring; tasks may include processing check requests, booking travel, preparing expense reports, and engaging vendors.
Support Public Funding Center operations, including managing monthly reports, calendars, and internal and external meeting scheduling for the Senior Director and team.
Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, and follow up on action items.
Prepare program materials, including presentations, memos, and other communications.
Build and facilitate internal networks and collaboration.
Support select external events and meetings as a coordination and informational contact, in coordination with Public Funding Center members.
Conduct other activities in support of the Public Funding Center and its Relationship Managers and Business Development staff.
Work independently and consult the supervisor on complex matters; make independent decisions within the scope of assigned work.