Corporate Engagement Advisor, Agriculture

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Location flexible in Canada

**WHO WE ARE**:
Nature United is a national organization that is reimagining conservation across Canada. We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. We believe that reconciliation is at the heart of our progress as a nation. And we believe that Canada can be a global beacon for hope. We work to advance sustainable resource management by supporting Indigenous leadership and authority and to harness the power of nature to address the climate crisis by advancing natural climate solutions. Nature United is an affiliate of the global organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

As a conservation organization, we support the authority of Indigenous peoples to steward and manage their lands and waters by working in partnership with Indigenous Nations to strengthen governance, build on-the-ground stewardship capacity, support leaders, and catalyze local economies. Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice are central to achieving our conservation mission and we are committed to co-creating a culture that is equitable and a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and safe for all staff, partners, donors, and volunteers.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
We know that to develop successful solutions for climate change and biodiversity loss we cannot work in silos, and we believe companies can be effective drivers of change. As they tackle the business risks posed by climate change and recognize their responsibility in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions nationally and globally, companies are recognizing that they need collaborators, like Nature United, who are solutions-focused and can work at scale. The Corporate Engagement Advisor, Agriculture is a member of the Corporate Engagement team and Strategic Partnerships program of Nature United responsible for advancing partnerships with the private sector. You will support the development, coordination, and implementation of corporate engagements across Canada that deliver against Nature United’s conservation, funding, and brand awareness goals.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? Nature United is a workplace where we care about each other and know that both what we do and how we do it matters; we know that our work makes a difference. You will work collaboratively with the Strategic Partnerships, Conservation, Philanthropy and Marketing and Communications teams to develop and implement strategies for engaging companies; coordinate and conduct outreach to companies; manage and support specific corporate engagements; conduct analysis; and contribute to the Strategic Partnerships team’s functional priorities. This position will focus on working with companies to transform Canada’s agricultural sector embracing regenerative agriculture and other emissions-reducing agricultural production, agri-food and agri-business practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting the work of our team. Join us as we impact conservation across Canada and 70+ countries and territories around the globe

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Support the implementation of Nature United’s Canada-wide corporate engagement strategy and of organisational policies and procedures for corporate engagement.
- Work with the Strategic Partnerships and Conservation teams to support Nature United’s work to advance natural climate solutions in the agricultural and other sectors. This includes developing and managing relationships with corporate leaders in the sector, serving as relationship manager to specific corporations, and supporting Nature United’s Conservation department in their engagement with corporations.
- Develop tools and communications in support of corporate engagement activities and the implementation of the strategy.
- Conduct research to inform the implementation of the corporate engagement activities.
- Ensure that all corporate engagement strategies and projects maintain Nature United’s commitment to respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities.
- With a team, design and manage meetings/virtual events, including gatherings of corporate, government, and non-governmental representatives.
- Prepare and present project proposals.
- Develop constructive and effective working relationships with external partners and with colleagues inside Nature United and The Nature Conservancy.
- Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating, and contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget development.
- May include fundraising activities.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience presenting to and/or communicating with business, governm