Logistical Assistant for Policy and Government Relations
The Nature Conservancy, 639 Isbell Road, Suite 330, Reno, NV.
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 Logistical Assistant will be responsible for providing logistical support services to the external affairs program during the 83rd Legislature. They will help with scheduling meetings, correspondence, communications, and tracking bills. They may be asked to secure office and/or project supplies and assist with field activities, as needed. The Assistant will have frequent interaction with TNC staff, Legislative Counsel Bureau staff, and other organizations and entities throughout the program. This position may require travel occasionally to support legislative activities in Carson City. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
This is a temporary 20 hour per week position starting approximately January 21, 2025, and ending June 13, 2025. Wage for this position is $ 20.00/hour.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. The Nature Conservancy is seeking a motivated individual to assist in policy tracking and communications for our external affairs program during the 83rd Nevada Legislature. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation!
The Nature Conservancy advocates for policies that will secure conservation funding and investments to ensure resiliency for lands and waters on which all life depends. We promote policies and programs to protect groundwater dependent ecosystems. We seek to ensure that renewable energy is deployed with a smart-from-the-start approach that minimizes adverse impacts to nature and people. We engage in efforts to protect lands and waters, provide resiliency for people and nature, tackle climate change, and advance environmental justice.
As a logistical assistant, you will be responsible for tracking the progress of bill draft requests and bills during the legislative session; tracking the schedule of committee meetings relevant to legislative priorities; assisting with the preparation of legislative briefings, talking points, FAQs, fact sheets, and other communication pieces for internal and external audiences; assisting with the preparation of testimonies and public comment for legislative hearings; attending legislative committee meetings to take notes; assisting with the development of correspondence and informational materials for legislators; assisting with scheduling meetings with legislative offices; conducting background research on proposed bills; attending weekly team meetings to discuss progress and actions for legislative priorities.
What You’ll Bring:
- Ability to learn procedures and follow instructions.
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Ability to research and summarize policy issues including reading and analysis of proposed legislation.
- Responsive and self-motivated.
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.
How to Apply:
To apply for job ID 55842, submit your materials at https://careers.nature.org by 11:59 PM EST on December 6, 2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. This job location is Reno, Nevada USA or Las Vegas, Nevada USA.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Our Competencies:
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 cultures. 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 orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC 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 applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
