Full-Time North America Indigenous Right Relations Project Manager
Job Description
Office Location:
United States, Remote
The location for the Project Manager position is flexible in the U.S. This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance. Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally.
Who We Are:
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”
What We Can Achieve Together:
The North America Indigenous Right Relations (IRR) program supports TNC in equitably and effectively partnering with Indigenous Peoples in the North America region, which includes all 50 states and spans several countries. The program models and upholds the principles of right relations including respect, trust, and reciprocity to advance the conservation goals of both TNC and Indigenous Peoples. IRR guides TNC towards its commitments to Tribal sovereignty and human rights, forming true partnerships that uplift the self-determined conservation priorities of Indigenous Peoples, and honoring Indigenous voice, choice, and action.
The IRR Project Manager supports—and in some cases leads—the development and implementation of priority projects within the IRR program. They serve in key ongoing roles and manage projects to help the program achieve its vision of healthy, thriving Indigenous communities and its goal of Indigenous Peoples considering TNC a valued and trusted partner. The IRR Project Manager uses thoughtful and inclusive processes informed by a decolonized and Indigenous worldview and exceptional communication skills to build relationships and lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across the organization to help accelerate the implementation of right relations.
We’re Looking for You:
The IRR Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and implementation of large and complex initiatives, processes, and projects. They have lived experience working in Indigenous communities or in close collaboration with Indigenous partners. They exercise independent judgment to identify, communicate, and solve problems and are comfortable making decisions and interacting with leadership across all levels of the organization. They develop project plans, establish team structures, facilitate meetings, manage timelines, clarify roles, and ensure accountability. The IRR Project Manager demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information and may engage in issue resolution and conflict management to collaboratively solve complex problems. They model the work of right relations, creating safe spaces for co-creation, learning, and change.
The IRR Project Manager engages in work across the program’s many priorities, including increasing Indigenous ownership, use, and access to lands and waters and supporting Indigenous-led conservation. Working closely with the IRR team, they navigate interdependencies and ensure alignment of activities across the program’s strategic pillars. They work across a highly matrixed and decentralized organization to foster and maintain collaboration and communication. To support effective project management, they develop expertise around right relations and the IRR program’s strategic focus areas. The IRR Project Manager’s work is diversified and may not always fall under established projects, processes, or systems.
What You’ll Bring:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination, including lived and professional experiences in Indigenous studies, conservation practice, project management, and/or natural resource management
- Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
- Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts
- Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts
- Familiarity and knowledge of the histories, cultures, rights, and policies related to the Indigenous Peoples of North America
- Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion and its application to conservation design, implementation and outcomes
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches
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 $65,500 – $98,000 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
Apply Now:
To apply for job ID 55864, 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. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.32 total views, 0 today