WA Federal Government Relations Director
Quick answer
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a hybrid Washington-based Federal Government Relations Director paying $107k-$124k to lead federal policy advocacy and conservation strategy.
- Role
- WA Federal Government Relations Director
- Organization
- The Nature Conservancy
- Location
- Washington State (Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma Metro area preferred)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $107,000 – $124,000
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The WA Federal Government Relations Director will lead The Nature Conservancy’s strategies to build influence and momentum for environmental progress at the federal government level. The role involves overseeing legislative initiatives, managing federal budget appropriation efforts, and fostering bipartisan coalitions to advance conservation goals. The director will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to shape policies related to climate change, clean energy, and wildfire resilience.
What you'll do
- Advocate for priority policies and public funding for conservation programs.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with federal officials and Tribal leaders.
- Research and analyze federal legislation, rulemaking, and agency policy impacts.
- Develop multi-faceted legislative campaigns to achieve specific policy goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams and North America policy colleagues to align advocacy efforts.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in government relations, policy, or lobbying.
- Proven experience developing and managing complex projects in unstructured environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build coalitions and identify key stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits including health care, 401(k) with 8% match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
This is a hybrid role based in Washington State, with a preference for the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma metro area and a requirement for occasional in-person meetings at the Seattle office.
What is the compensation for this role?
The starting pay range for this position is generally between $107,000 and $124,000, depending on the candidate's experience and location.
What are the key qualifications needed?
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in policy, lobbying, or advocacy, along with strong project management and negotiation skills.
When is the deadline to apply?
There is no specific deadline mentioned, as the organization uses a rolling interview process and may unpost the role once a strong candidate pool is identified.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Nature Conservancy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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