Climate and Energy Policy Manager

• Develops and executes strategies to broaden support in New Hampshire for action on TNC’s climate and energy priorities (e.g. expanding clean energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable energy siting).
• Strengthens TNC’s role as a strong, credible and bipartisan partner on energy and climate solutions in New Hampshire.
• Conducts research and represents TNC with government officials, the business sector, nonprofit community, media, funders and other audiences.  .
• Creates new, and strengthens existing, partnerships with other organizations in the non-profit and private sectors.
• May manage projects and teams on a broad range of subjects related to climate and energy policy such as public opinion surveys and economic analysis.
• Convenes and facilitates external meetings to deepen understanding of climate change impacts and to advance solutions.
• Monitors legislative, regulatory and administrative developments and coordinates action on policy opportunities, as appropriate.
• Develops strategies for engaging media (e.g., earned, paid, social) in support of climate action and TNC's climate and energy policy priorities.
• Shares information and coordinates strategy with TNC staff in other state, regional and worldwide office programs.
• Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget development.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements including federal lobbying laws and regulations

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience presenting to and/or communicating with business, government or legislative staff and/or program leadership.
• Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
• Communications experience including preparing and presenting project proposals, and developing written communications.
• Experience working with corporate or NGO partners, and government agencies. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience, including ability to set objectives and manage performance.
• Familiarity with social, economic and political conditions and issues in New Hampshire.
• Experience coordinating projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results. 
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.
• Experience building networks and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Self-starting, independent worker who can thrive with minimal oversight.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
 

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