Senior Policy Advisor

The Nature Conservancy • Albany, NY

1d • $87,000 - $126,000

About The Position

What We Can Achieve Together: The Senior Policy Advisor leads and/or plays a key role in the development and implementation of one or more strategies to achieve the Conservancy’s goals through interaction with TNC teams, government officials and agencies, conservation partners and other external organizations. We’re Looking for You: The Senior Policy Advisor leads a team or works with an interdisciplinary team to serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on complex and strategic issues. They liaise with TNC’s New York and North America strategy teams, Conservation staff, other External Affairs departments and with TNC’s Operating Units to further conservation goals, policies and strategy. Duties may include daily contact with local, state and/or federal officials and external partners and contacts on matters pertaining to administrative/regulatory, legislative, and/or other policy actions related to the mission of The Nature Conservancy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience.
• Experience with the New York State legislative process including interpreting and drafting bills, and the regulatory/rulemaking process.
• Experience successfully working with governmental and non-governmental organizations in New York State, including the Legislature and Executive agencies.
• Experience working in coalitions with other stakeholders on public policy issues or public appropriations.
• Analytical and project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
• Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
• Proven communication and presentation skills, including government officials and management-level individuals.
• Supervisory experience
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Master’s degree appreciated
• Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.
• Experience coordinating projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.
• Experience working on environmental and/or conservation issues, with contacts at environmental agencies and organizations in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Applies a diversified knowledge of practices to support Conservancy strategies.
• Supports program objectives by working in a complex matrix organization environment and works collaboratively within a cross-functional interdisciplinary team.
• Develops relationships and works effectively with corporate, government, community, and non-governmental organization partners.
• Acts independently and collaboratively within broad program goals.
• Participates in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
• Manages project budgets and teams to meet objectives.
• May supervise a team of staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• May develop and implement multi-year fundraising strategies and goals.

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level