Conservation Coordinator
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:
As a core member of the Connecticut Chapter’s Resilient Southeastern Connecticut team, the Conservation Coordinator will work collaboratively with historically under-represented and under-resourced community-based organizations and community members to co-develop and prioritize project criteria that meets community needs and builds capacity for local project implementation. This position maintains a presence in southeastern Connecticut communities and coordinates regular exchange with internal and external partners.
The Conservation Coordinator responsibilities will include contributing to the implementation of priority projects, with the expectations of full participation in the following, but not exclusively, projects:
- Support stakeholder engagement for a Watershed Resilience Action Plan.
- Manage and advance partnerships with diverse stakeholders – including neighborhood, municipal, state, and federal government entities, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia, and faith-based groups.
- Identify potential sites and community partners for coastal resilience planning and project implementation.
- Provide grant writing support to community-based organizations in southeastern Connecticut.
This is a one-year term position, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
This hybrid position is based in New Haven, Connecticut with frequent travel to and across southeastern Connecticut. The position will Position may require working in variable weather conditions on difficult terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We are looking for someone with a strong social-science background who understands the needs and challenges of Connecticut cities, such as flooding, urban heat, and air pollution, and has ambition to implement nature-based solutions, and assist community-based organizations, to help address these challenges. We’re looking for someone who will demonstrate understanding of the socio-ecological opportunities and challenges in Connecticut and approach conservation decisions with a strong perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice considerations..
The Conservation Coordinator will be an integral member of The Nature Conservancy – Connecticut Resilient Southeastern Connecticut team and will report directly to the Resilient Southeastern Connecticut Program Director. Our vision is to achieve greener, more resilient cities in Connecticut through the implementation of nature-based solutions in the communities with which we work. The vision is to address inequities in access to nature in southeastern Connecticut towns and cities through meaningful engagement and collaboration with the community and other stakeholders implementing impactful conservation efforts. Come join TNC and apply today!
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management, landscape architecture, urban planning or related field and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects.
- Experience handling standard business communications.
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!
How to Apply
To apply for job ID 55413, 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. 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.88 total views, 0 today