Senior Associate, U.S. Conservation, Intermountain West

The Pew Charitable Trusts • Portland, OR

398d • $79,900 - $89,300 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Associate for U.S. Conservation at Pew Charitable Trusts plays a crucial role in advancing conservation efforts in the Intermountain West. This position involves organizing and leading coalitions to promote wildlife corridors, protect and restore rivers and wetlands, and enhance public land management. The Senior Associate will engage with state and federal public policy campaigns to contribute to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change, working collaboratively with various stakeholders including government representatives and partner organizations.

Requirements

• Skilled at informing and influencing internal and external audiences through written and oral communications.
• Experience with leading or assisting with public policy initiatives.
• Experience working in coalitions dedicated to advancing policy objectives.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns that require support across the political spectrum.
• Excellent time and project management skills, with the capacity to juggle multiple priorities and adjust to changing circumstances.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, four years of applicable experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years campaign experience including legislative, ballot initiative, electoral, and/or campaigns aimed at achieving policy objectives.
• Experience developing relationships with and providing technical assistance to elected officials and their staff, and/or agency officials and rulemaking authorities.
• Experience developing relationships with and supporting shared goals with traditionally disadvantaged communities, preferably with Tribal communities.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Experience with public speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible in line with Pew's goals.
• Lead or assist efforts that secure new policy, funding, and on-the-ground conservation outcomes for wildlife corridors and crossings.
• Utilize state and federal policy tools to lead or assist in campaigns that protect rivers and wetlands.
• Work with and support partner coalitions to secure climate-informed conservation outcomes in public land management plans.
• Cultivate and manage effective relationships with partner organizations, scientists, Tribal nations, government representatives, and elected officials.
• Represent Pew in key government meetings, coalition meetings, conferences, and events.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance for financial security.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts for savings opportunities.
• Retirement benefits to help prepare for the future.
• Work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees