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The Nature Conservancy Community Engagement & Policy Specialist (55402) in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Roles & Responsibilities\ Community Engagement
- Identify and engage diverse communities across the state.
- Develop and implement a state-wide community engagement strategy in coordination with conservation programs and Chapter objectives.
- Serve as the Chapter\'s point of contact with internal and external partners for community engagement opportunities and activities across the state.
- Engages with chapter staff and others within the larger organization to share community perspectives and insights
- Manages projects involving community engagement
- Maintain and expand systems to monitor, quantify, and share community engagement outcomes to build trust and demonstrate relevant results across the Chapter.
- Coordinate with conservation staff on volunteer programs and activities.
- Leverage a deep knowledge of DEIJ principles in working with internal and external parties to advance the Chapter\'s conservation objectives.
- Prepares and delivers materials and provides presentations
Policy
- Engage in policy at the local and state level that advances the conservation goals of the chapter.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Texas Chapter\'s legislative initiatives at the local and state level.
- Support TNC\'s conservation goals by serving as a liaison and informational contact between the organization and outside agencies, partners, government officials, or companies.
- Develop strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, government officials, and industry to advance The Nature Conservancy\'s conservation agenda.
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and policy briefs for a variety of audiences.
\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING
- Bachelor\'s degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience engaging and partnering with community, business, government, or legislative staff and/or program leadership.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
- Ability to organize and analyze feedback from various perspectives and make recommendations
- Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals; providing effective public presentations and developing written communications.
- Experience working with corporate or NGO partners, volunteers, and government agencies.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Experience coordinating projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.
\ WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
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. Learn more about our benefits on ourCulture Tabon nature.org/careers.
We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.