Program Associate, Public Funding

The Nature Conservancy•Arlington, TX

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, organizational 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 as needed. This is a two-year, term-limited position, with a possibility of extension based on funding. The position may be located anywhere in the United States, with a preference for Arlington, Virginia, and the broader Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The Program Associate provides project coordination, operational and relationship-management support for initiatives related to the Strategy; builds and facilitates internal networks and collaboration; coordinates meetings, agendas, and presentations; and supports the Public Funding Center, its Relationship Managers, and Business Development staff. The role also coordinates and provides information for select external events and meetings in collaboration with the Public Funding Center. The Policy and Public Funding business unit works to shape government policies that enable conservation outcomes, including addressing climate change, protecting lands, waters, and oceans, and providing food and water sustainably. The Nature Conservancy collaborates with public-sector agencies, NGOs, academia, businesses, and the finance sector to advance these priorities.

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 nongovernmental 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.
Successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy’s background screening requirements.

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, completing 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 agendas and follow-up actions.
Prepare program materials, including presentations, memos, and other communications.
Coordinate and provide information for select external events and meetings in collaboration with Public Funding Center members.
Build and facilitate internal networks and collaboration.
Work independently, consult the supervisor on complex matters, and make independent decisions within the scope of assigned work.