[Hiring] Writer/Editor @The Nature Conservancy

Role Description

The Writer/Editor is responsible for leading the development, writing, editing, and management of a portfolio of existing grants. This part-time, short-term position works collaboratively with development, conservation, and finance staff to secure and steward institutional funding that advances The Nature Conservancy’s mission and strategic goals.

The Writer/Editor collaborates with program and finance staff to:

• Develop compelling grant proposals
• Oversee grant reporting and compliance requirements
• Maintain grant records and submission deadlines
• Identify prospective funding opportunities

The Writer/Editor prepares proposals and reports, and translates programmatic and technical information into clear, persuasive narratives that strengthen relationships with current funders and help secure new sources of philanthropic support.

This is a part-time position (21 hours per week) with a six-week duration.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Manages multiple grant-writing and reporting projects simultaneously and serves as project lead on assigned initiatives.
• Ensures accountability for meeting project goals, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Resolves complex issues in collaboration with Development and exercises sound judgment within the scope of assigned work.
• Works collaboratively across departments to gather information, develop proposals, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Opportunity to act independently within established program goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum 7 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience crafting organization- or company-wide communication tools, including branding.
• Experience writing, editing and proofreading messages for targeted audiences.
• Experience presenting to various audiences including some or all of the following: internal and external executives, donors, members, board members, and the public or equivalent.
• Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies.
• Experience in journalism or fundraising writing and editing.
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication skills.
• Familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in relevant discipline.
• Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.

Salary Information

The pay range for a candidate selected for this position is 2,395.04 on a biweekly basis. This applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

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.

Company Description

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.

• We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.
• We cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.