Education Director
National FFA Organization
Director, Tribal Government Relations
The Nature Conservancy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $127,700 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Direct tribal government relations efforts for TNC Washington, leading engagement with Tribal government representatives and senior Tribal staff
- Negotiate complex and innovative agreements and/or partnerships with Tribal governments
- Report to TNC WA’s Director of Policy and Government Relations and collaborate with local/global Indigenous teams, Science, Conservation, and External Affairs
- Serve as member (and potential Co-Lead) of the Supporting Indigenous Rights and Connections to Lands and Waters strategy team
- Provide guidance and leadership on land return, land access, and increasing Tribal capacity to use, access and manage culturally significant lands and waters
- Collaborate with conservation and science staff to develop equitable policy initiatives and government relations strategies
- Work with public funding, philanthropy, and other teams to secure funding and investment for Indigenous-led conservation
- Develop multi-faceted legislative campaigns and coordinate cross-boundary collaboration with Idaho, Oregon chapters and regional programs (e.g., Columbia Basin Salmon Program, Emerald Edge)
- Maintain cooperative relationship with North America Indigenous Right Relations team and respect sovereign visions, treaty and reserved rights
- Be onsite in Seattle and Olympia a few times a month (more during legislative session); travel throughout Washington and occasional international travel; work flexible hours as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field OR equivalent combination of education/experience
- 5 years of government relations, advocacy, natural resources or tribal cultural experience (or equivalent)
- Experience working with Tribal Nations and Indigenous Peoples
- Experience developing, directing, and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals with Indigenous communities and outside organizations
- Experience working with diverse teams across an organization to achieve equitable policy objectives
- Experience building coalitions to advance mutually shared priorities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous entities
- Fluency in English
- Ability to work long or flexible hours and travel throughout Washington state and occasionally to other U.S. locations and internationally
- Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process
Benefits
- Health care benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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
- Flexible work environment and schedules
- Career development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
government relationsadvocacynatural resources managementproject managementlegislative campaignspolicy developmentstrategic program implementationcoalition buildingfunding acquisitionIndigenous rights
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationflexibilitycultural competencyrelationship managementnegotiationstrategic thinkingteamworkproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree
