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Position Summary
Serving as a spokesperson and advocate, the Delaware Director of External Affairs (Director) will represent the Conservancy with elected officials and their staff; government agency officials; foundations and other funders; and other conservation partners in Delaware to broaden support for the Conservancy’s conservation priorities. The Director provides strategic leadership in support of the Conservancy’s conservation goals by leading public policy initiatives in Delaware and reports to the Executive Director of the PA/DE Chapter. The Director is an experienced external affairs professional who identifies trends and opportunities to position the Conservancy for success in the public policy arena and builds strong working relationships with public officials across Delaware to support the state and federal policy priorities of The Nature Conservancy. This is an outstanding opportunity to build upon a legacy of conservation in Delaware, the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
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How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID# 48403 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST Sunday, March 1st, 2020.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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