Climate and Energy Policy Advisor

Brunswick, Maine, USA

This is a hybrid role.

This position requires regular travel to Augusta during legislative sessions, and regular in-person work in TNC Maine’s Brunswick office the rest of the year.

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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.”

The Climate and Energy Policy Advisor supports The Nature Conservancy in Maine’s policy and conservation goals by engaging in policy analysis, research, and direct lobbying. They work with the Director of Government Relations in Maine and chapter leadership to develop and advance our policy priorities related to climate and energy issues. As part of the Public Affairs team, they coordinate with conservation staff and build relationships between TNC Maine and state agencies including regulatory bodies, elected officials, the private sector, and non-profit partner organizations. While this position focuses on energy and climate policy in Maine, our work is within the context of the larger region and involves coordinating and strategy design with TNC climate and conservation staff across the northeast and North America.

Duties include working within a highly matrixed organization to execute strategies for advancing organizational policy priorities that integrate climate action with biodiversity/conservation goals and community needs (with a particular focus on those most impacted by climate change and energy transitions). The person in this role will track, engage, and influence state legislative and administrative actions related to renewable energy deployment, energy infrastructure and siting, and climate goals and mitigation plans. Some federal policy work may be involved in coordination with our Director of Government Relations.

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

This position requires strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with decisionmakers at all levels, including the ability to be diplomatic in challenging situations and support core organizational values with a wide variety of audiences in a measured, professional manner. We are looking for someone who has an understanding and awareness of the intersection of public policy efforts and equity concerns, including environmental justice. The ideal Climate and Energy Policy Advisor has experience designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability and is a self-starting, independent worker who can thrive in a decentralized organization with minimal oversight.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into clear reports.
• Experience with legislative, policy, planning, or corporate initiatives at two or more of the following levels: international, national, sub-national/state, or local.
• Experience presenting to and communicating with government or corporate staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience working with partners/government agencies and the corporate sector.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Experience coordinating thoughtfully about projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams and functions to achieve optimal results.
• Familiarity with social, economic, and political conditions and issues in the climate and energy space in Maine and/or the northeast.
• An understanding of the connection between climate change and biodiversity and how that relationship manifests itself in climate and energy policy.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements and contracts.
• Experience building networks or organizational capacity, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

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 our Culture Tab on 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.

Annual Salary Range: $65,000-68,000

To apply for job ID 53722, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.