New York Policy Analyst

Core responsibilities:

• Schedule and prepare for advocacy/lobbying meetings with Alliance staff, land trusts, the New York Advisory Council, and elected officials
• Conduct research and track existing and emerging policy issues that impact the conservation community
• Gather and share stories of land trust successes and communicate these through various media platforms with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare testimony, fact sheets, and talking points for use in advocating for relevant policy issues

This role helps advance policy priorities and increase the impact of relationships with elected officials to further land conservation goals in New York, protecting natural places and working lands that provide clean air, water, food and good health.

Required qualifications:

• 2-5 years of demonstrated experience with state and/or federal government affairs and conservation policy
• Experience with persuasive storytelling to wide and diverse audiences across various media platforms
• Strong oral and written communications skills with ability to communicate effectively with land trusts, coalition partners and state officials
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and use of social media platforms are essential

Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and other health coverage; life and disability insurance; paid time off including vacation, sick and multiple holidays; and 403(b) retirement benefits.

The Land Trust Alliance is the voice of the land trust community, working passionately to support land trusts across America so they can save more land and better serve their communities. Their mission is to save the places people need and love by strengthening land conservation across America.