Marketing and Communications Specialist, Policy and Public Funding

Who We Are:

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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Marketing and Communications Specialist for Policy and Public Funding manages and implements marketing and communications plans supporting TNC’s non-US based policy and public funding work.

TNC’s Policy and Public Funding team works with government leaders, non-profits, businesses, and other key influencers to develop, promote, and implement policies aimed at creating a world where both people and nature thrive. The team secures and influences funding in global investments from governments and non-governmental organizations to preserve lands and waters, fight climate change and preserve biodiversity around the world. Reporting to the Associate Director, Marketing for Policy and Public Funding, the Marketing and Communications Specialist will work closely with teams across the organization to implement marketing, communications and engagement plans that advance TNC’s policy priorities, promote TNC’s policy wins, and align messaging with TNC and partner staff. The position will also conduct internal communications activities to elevate awareness of policy campaigns, the role of the division and its wins among TNC staff, leadership, and fundraising teams.  The Marketing and Communications Specialist manages and implements marketing projects/initiatives and manages project resources proactively. 

As the Marketing and Communications Specialist for Policy and Public Funding, you will:

• Track non-US regional policies and legislative initiatives that have global impact and identify communications opportunities (EU’s Nature Restoration Law, EUDR, phasing out of coal in South Africa and India, public funding for the Amazon, etc.)
• Work collaboratively with regional policy teams from North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe
• Manage and implements communication projects and tactics, especially for global policy events and moments (United Nations climate and biodiversity meetings, major policy announcements, etc.)
• Lead creation and maintenance of Policy marketing materials. Organizes, manages and coordinates diverse projects and activities with many variables, across a globally dispersed team.
• Conduct internal communications activities to elevate awareness of policy campaigns, the role of the division and its wins among TNC staff, leadership, and fundraising teams.
• Supports communications materials such as social media posts, blogs, etc. for Policy and Public Funding leadership.
• Serve as point of contact for internal questions related to TNC’s approach to communications for Policy.
• Coordinate with freelance writers, graphic designers, photographers, printers, and other vendors as needed to produce and write content.
• Coordinate the work of peers on departmental project teams.
• Work within a budget to complete a project.
• Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines.
• Opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks and projects.
• Occasional travel for business meetings, team retreats, and/or professional development.
• Other related duties as assigned.

We’re Looking for You:

The ideal candidate will have all or some of these qualifications. If you don’t have all of them, apply anyway and tell us about your skills and experience:

• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Knowledge and application of current and evolving trends in marketing.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences from technical information.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Relevant technology skills required to prepare presentations and analyze data to construct reports.
• Practical knowledge of marketing and branding principles.
• Experience working with the United Nations, non-US local, state, or national governments, and/or on non-US public policy issues and/or public funding.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5 years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience cultivating and managing client/customer relationships.
• Experience writing, editing and proofreading.
• Experience organizing and coordinating multiple projects.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!