OFFICE LOCATION

Washington, USA Flexible within WA State, WA, USA

WA201

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{rel="nofollow"} 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{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.

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

At The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Washington State, we have a "Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Peoples{rel="nofollow"}." Our goal is to ethically and effectively support and partner with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations in Washington State in alignment with TNC's North America Indigenous Right Relations team to co-create a shared future of healthy lands, waters, and communities.

The Pacific Northwest Tribal Government Relations Director will help guide TNC's Washington State strategies to build influence, leverage and momentum for environmental progress in Washington State as a trusted and value-added partner working in support of Indigenous conservation and restoration priorities and Indigenous-led conservation across the Northwest. As such, they will offer guidance and direction to TNC chapters in Oregon and Idaho through work on cross-state strategies, and collaborate with the Emerald Edge Program{rel="nofollow"} in British Columbia and Alaska.

This position will be TNC Washington's lead for the global priority of "Collaborating with Indigenous Peoples to support their voices, choices, and actions by honoring and lifting up their rights and leadership to improve natural resource policies." Under this effort, they will lead government relations efforts for TNC Washington with Tribal government representatives and senior Tribal staff, and will engage all local, state and federal governments for policy or budget appropriations necessary to achieve joint Conservation goals and implement strategies. They will work collaboratively with TNC colleagues locally, regionally and across the global organization to strengthen external relationships. Their work will strive to enable TNC Washington to have the greatest possible impact to protect the environment and improve well-being of communities in our region, with particular attention and emphasis on Washington Tribal Communities with the understanding that traditional Tribal use an