External Affairs Specialist | The Nature Conservancy
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The External Affairs Specialist supports The Nature Conservancy’s conservation goals by serving as liaison and informational contact between The Nature Conservancy and province, city, county or local municipal agencies and private groups. S/he provides research and policy analysis in support of TNC legislative and policy priorities and tracks policies and decisions that directly affect The Nature Conservancy’s conservation goals. S/he provides services that assist in influencing the outcome of legislative, planning, and policy initiatives focusing at either the province, city, county or municipal levels. The External Affairs Specialist may serve as a point of contact to inform Conservancy partners and elected and appointed officials of Conservancy policy and positions in the realm of government relations. S/he develops strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance TNC’s conservation agenda. S/he may organize grass roots efforts to mobilize constituents on TNC legislative priorities.
Overview
- Location: Beijing
- Industry: Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
- Employer: The Nature Conservancy
Job Description
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST based in Beijing, TNC
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POSITION TITLE:EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
JOB FAMILY: External Affairs/Government Relations
LOCATION: Beijing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy or other relevant field and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
• Experience with legislative, planning, and policy initiatives at the federal, state, county, or municipal levels.
• Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.
• Experience presenting to and communicating with government or legislative staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel and navigating the Internet. Database management experience (if required).
• Experience working with partners/government agencies without violating any restrictions related to conflicts of interest, lobbying former employers, or influencing decision makers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The External Affairs Specialist supports The Nature Conservancy’s conservation goals by serving as liaison and informational contact between The Nature Conservancy and province, city, county or local municipal agencies and private groups. S/he provides research and policy analysis in support of TNC legislative and policy priorities and tracks policies and decisions that directly affect The Nature Conservancy’s conservation goals. S/he provides services that assist in influencing the outcome of legislative, planning, and policy initiatives focusing at either the province, city, county or municipal levels. The External Affairs Specialist may serve as a point of contact to inform Conservancy partners and elected and appointed officials of Conservancy policy and positions in the realm of government relations. S/he develops strategic partnerships with relevant agencies, conservation organizations, and industry to advance TNC’s conservation agenda. S/he may organize grass roots efforts to mobilize constituents on TNC legislative priorities.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• At least 2-4 or more years related experience.
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure.
• Ability to organize time and manage diverse activities. Meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in MS Office, Word, and Excel. May require database management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Coordinate multiple projects with several variables, set and meet deadlines, and manage a timeline.
• Resolve routine problems independently; consult with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of unusual or complex problems.
• May act as a resource to others to solve problems.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Perform duties under general supervision and established guidelines.
• Prioritize work independently, working with supervisor as needed.
• Make day to day decisions within the scope of work assignments.
• Consult with supervisor to address any issues that affect the work of others or the program as a whole.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• Supervises no staff but may help plan and direct the work of volunteers or interns.
• Limited financial responsibility which may include processing check requests, travel expense reports, and petty cash.
• May purchase equipment and supplies as provided for in budget and in consultation with supervisor.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups.
• Work and communicate with a diverse group of people, including government officials, government and legislative staff, partner organizations, the public, program leadership and other staff.
• Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude/demeanor and discretion.
• Writes and edits promotional and informational material.
• Good team-playing skills, including diligence, creativity, good personality, and a healthy sense of humor.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
• Work requires willingness to travel on short notice.
Please state your name and the words of position title + from CDB in the subject of the e-mail and send to hrchina@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Please state your name and the words of position title in the subject of the e-mail and send to hrchina@tnc.org.
