Corporate Engagement Specialist (Location Flexible, DC metro preferred)

Company: The Nature Conservancy
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia, USAAA100This position can work remotely throughout the United States, DC Metro area preferred. Must be eligible to work in the United States.LI-RemotePDN 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." WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER TNC understands that private sector action is required for solving the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. By entering into meaningful collaborations with corporations, TNC seeks to scale conservation impact through creation of business solutions that deliver conservation benefit at the core of business strategy. TNC has established the Impact Finance & Markets Division, bringing together talent from across the organization to shape direction of investment, corporate practices, and markets around the world. The Corporate Engagement Specialist is part of the Corporate Engagement (CE) team within the Impact Finance & Markets Division; reports to the Corporate Engagement Manager; and provides coordination, analysis, and project management support in partnership with CE team members and other staff across the Conservancy. This position may be based remotely throughout the United States, but DC metro area is preferred. Must be currently eligible to work in the United States- no relocation, visa, or immigration assistance will be provided. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe Corporate Engagement Specialist assists in building new collaborations and expanding the impact of strategic ongoing collaborations with corporations, all to advance TNC's mission and goals. The Corporate Engagement Specialist works with CE team members to support project design, planning, management, and monitoring. This may involve supporting coordination of multiple funded projects implemented in different countries/states, maintaining a project management dashboard, writing project progress reports, and developing presentation materials. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPEParticipates in project planning, design, and monitoring. Provides project management support. Liaise with other TNC Business Units and scientists located in different units. Provides research and analysis on corporate sustainability trends and programs. Works independently, working with supervisor on complex matters as needed. May supervise interns. WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU 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 organized and collaborative to help us create large scale industry change. You will work with corporate partners, our scientists and CE staff, and other NGO's to help companies accurately measure and identify ways to decrease their impacts on nature. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years related work experience. Experience in project management. Experience working in multi-cultural environments. Experience researching and gathering information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive structure. Experience writing reports and informational material. Expert use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Fluency in English. WHAT WE BRING 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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and 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 the health and well-being of the people we employ. APPLY NOW To apply for job ID 52117, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelptnc.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.Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openingsTNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelptnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. PDN-973435e3-b258-4afe-96b7-07b495220179

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