Logistical Assistant for Policy and Government Relations

at  The Nature Conservancy

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. The Nature Conservancy is seeking a motivated individual to assist in policy tracking and communications for our external affairs program during the 83rd Nevada Legislature. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation!
The Nature Conservancy advocates for policies that will secure conservation funding and investments to ensure resiliency for lands and waters on which all life depends. We promote policies and programs to protect groundwater dependent ecosystems. We seek to ensure that renewable energy is deployed with a smart-from-the-start approach that minimizes adverse impacts to nature and people. We engage in efforts to protect lands and waters, provide resiliency for people and nature, tackle climate change and advance environmental justice.
As a logistical assistant, you will be responsible for tracking the progress of bill draft requests and bills during the legislative session; tracking the schedule of committee meetings relevant to legislative priorities; assisting with the preparation of legislative briefings, talking points, FAQs, fact sheets, and other communication pieces for internal and external audiences; assisting with the preparation of testimonies and public comment for legislative hearings; attending legislative committee meetings to take notes; assisting with the development of correspondence and informational materials for legislators; assisting with scheduling meetings with legislative offices; conducting background research on proposed bills; attending weekly team meetings to discuss progress and actions for legislative priorities.

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