The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, TPL has worked with willing landowners, community groups, and national, state, and local agencies to complete more than 3,500 land conservation projects in 47 states, protecting more than 2 million acres.

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Position Summary: The Sr. Legislative Representative is a registered Congressional lobbyist for the Trust for Public Land (TPL) with demonstrated leadership skills and effectiveness. He/she establishes and maintains relationships with Congressional offices; represents TPL‚s appropriations and other legislative needs to committee, subcommittee, and member staff as appropriate; works with TPL staff to develop political and grassroots strategies; works with federal agencies and national grassroots community as required; participates in the development and execution of an effective Federal agenda, oversees development of and TPL involvement in various federal programs and policies, and provides leadership to TPL staff.

Essential Functions:

Lobby on behalf of key environmental programs and TPL projects proposed for funding through various sources including the Interior and the Environment, Energy & Water, and Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriation bills.
Lobby for enabling legislation, including coordination with federal agencies as needed.
Work with TPL staff to develop and implement strategies for Congressional support.
Oversee TPL work in specific federal programs.
Manage TPL participation in various coalitions as determined by supervisors.
Track and analyze legislation affecting TPL projects and issues of organizational concern.
Work with TPL project staff to develop and execute grassroots strategies for appropriations and other legislative efforts.

Qualifications:

BA or BS (4 year college degree) required.
Minimum 6 - 8 years experience in conservation and environmental issues, with Capitol Hill or legislative experience strongly preferred.
Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to set and meet deadlines and work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of real estate helpful, as is broad exposure to other environmental and social issues (strong commitment to land conservation).

To Apply: Send Resume and Cover Letter to: jobs@tpl.org

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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 09/21/09