North America Agriculture Operations & Impact Manager
Job Description
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Operations and Impact Manager (OIM) will lead the portfolio management and operations functions for the North America Agriculture Program. The OIM works closely with the NA Ag Program Director and collaborates with program and operational teams across the US to provide support in the areas of strategy; impact and evaluation; project and budget management; and learning and effectiveness. They will develop and utilize a deep understanding of the operational, administrative, and conservation initiatives within NA Ag and will be a key point of integration to support collaborative work to achieve goals.
The OIM will support adaptive management of the NA Ag theories of change and will develop project plans, budgets, metrics, and schedules with input and buy-in from team members and key stakeholders. They will lead reporting and tracking of program outcomes and will ensure alignment with organizational goals and coordination with other key business units. Working with the NA Ag Program Director and Finance Manager they will assist with the financial management of the Program by supporting development and implementation of annual budgets and fundraising plans. The OIM will work with the Development Director; Strategy Managers; Corporate Engagement; Policy and Public Funding; and others to support proposal development and award management. This position will supervise staff that provide grants and contract management and administrative support for the NA Ag program and they will oversee management of the Program’s operational systems and tools and ensure adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures.
This is a remote position based at a home office within the US. It may require occasional domestic travel for multi-day retreats and working long/flexible hours as needed to coordinate with staff spread across the US. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for a mission-driven, administrative professional that understands how operations contribute to team and organizational success. The ideal candidate should have with experience leading operations functions for a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. They will possess exceptional written and verbal communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination.
- 2 years of project management experience or 1 year acting as a project lead.
- Coursework or other training on project management principles experience.
- Experience in managing and tracking multiple projects.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance.
- Experience managing project teams and working with cross-functional staff.
- Experience managing scheduling and financial aspects of small to large projects that range from short to long term.
- Experience using project management techniques and tools such as Microsoft Project.
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $69,000 to $89,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
How to Apply
To apply for job ID 55930, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.39 total views, 0 today