Job Description

Office Location:

New York City, New York, USA

Hybrid

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 Director will define organizational priorities and strategies for our work in cities in New York State, including but not limited to our New York City based programs. They will lead a team and take appropriate conservation actions and seize opportunities to increase the resiliency of cities to environmental changes and challenges consistent with TNC’s global outcomes and priorities. The Director serves as a principle contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations, the academic community, other urban conservation practitioners within the Conservancy, and the public. They will develop key partnerships with public and private organizations and community leaders in order to effectively implement strategies and to widely communicate solutions and best practices. They will build upon a strong foundation of urban conservation work in New York City, and ensure that the continuing work in New York City is coordinated with the Conservancy’s efforts across New York State, throughout the North America Region and around the globe.

We’re Looking for You:

Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy and our partners, we have successfully advocated for policies that mandate the equitable expansion of New York City’s urban forest to 30% canopy cover by 2035. In each borough of New York City and throughout the State, The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make New York unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

What You’ll Bring:

• BA/BS degree and 10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
• Experience designing, implementing, and directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance, including managing finances, supervising multidisciplinary professionals and coordinating the work of partners while meeting deadlines.
• Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) in New York City.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and expertise working with and for diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience developing partnerships (partners, community, government).
• Experience conceiving and implementing strategic and creative initiatives.
• Experience negotiating.
• Experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans and working with government in New York City or New York State.
• Experience with financial management of a large program.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi- lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 10-12 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
• Demonstrated skill in influencing policy; knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs; politically savvy.

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 $142,000 – $152,000 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

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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