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| Job Ref: | 41322 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | DC Metro Area |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Other |
| Industries: | Other/Not Classified |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia (VA) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. TNC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The U.S. Government Relations Director of Operations provides overall leadership for administrative activities of the U.S. Government Relations team, as well as manages direct support for the Director and for senior program staff, and their initiatives. S/he may be responsible for developing operational guidelines to ensure efficient management of the program and compliance with regulations. S/he may oversee the coordination of trainings/meetings and document activities, strategies and lessons learned as appropriate. S/he provides HR support through assistance with the recruiting and on-boarding process, as well as monitoring annual objective setting and review. S/he typically manages a team of administrative staff, including objective setting and performance review. S/he works with the External Affairs finance representative to develop and monitor the annual budget. S/he works to consistently improve communications between all members of the Government Relations program and those in the Field. This position includes frequent interaction with TNC senior managers, staff, trustees, Board of Directors and donors, as well as with Federal Agency and Congressional staff. Duties are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of TNC's policies. TNC BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC TO APPLY To apply to position number 41322, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 14, 2013. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. You must click "submit" to apply for the position. You may select "save for later" if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . *LI-MS1* EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process |
| Post Date: | 07/25/2013 |
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