[Hiring] Program Associate @The Nature Conservancy

Role Description

A member of the Policy and Public Funding (PPF) Business Unit’s Public Funding Center (PFC), the Program Associate supports the implementation of the One Conservancy Public Fundraising Strategy. They coordinate and implement internal initiatives associated with the Strategy, such as:

• Organizational knowledge management
• Internal procedures and operational support
• Internal networks and project coordination

They may serve as a liaison and informational contact between the organization and external partners or entities, as needed. This is a two-year, term limited role, with a possibility of extension based on funding. The position location is negotiable within the United States, with a preference for Arlington, Virginia and the broader Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years related work experience or 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 with senior leadership in a professional manner

Requirements

• Coordinates with Senior Strategy Advisor to maintain the Strategy Implementation Plan, KPI 3 Dashboard, OKR Activities Calendar, Public Funding Opportunities and other project tools
• Provides coordination, research, logistical, and materials support to PFC Relationship Managers and TNC staff engaging managed Public Sector Entities during major policy events
• Supports adoption and use of BBCRM by the PFC
• Supports Strategy Investment expenditures and budget monitoring; may process check requests, complete travel bookings and expense reports, engage vendors and/or similar tasks
• Supports operations of the PFC, including managing monthly reports; managing calendars and setting internal and external meetings for the Sr. Director and PFC team; coordinating meeting scheduling, agenda development and follow up actions
• Aids with preparation of program materials including presentations, memos, and other communications
• Works independently, working with supervisor on complex matters as needed
• Makes independent decisions within the scope of work assignments

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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