Keene Valley, New York, USA

Albany, New York, USA

#Li-hybrid

New York State - Keene Valley or Albany strongly preferred.

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.”

The Conservation Project Manager (CPM) provides project management support and technical leadership to the New York Division of the Nature Conservancy. The Conservation Project Manager will oversee ongoing resilient infrastructure and connectivity projects in the Adirondack region. The Conservation Project Manager may also work with members of multiple teams in the Conservancy to plan and implement and seek funding for a potentially wide range of conservation projects across New York. Projects may include larger watershed or landscape scale improvements, terrestrial connectivity, reforestation and replanting efforts, and other team priorities. The Conservation Project Manager will prioritize projects using statewide data, field assessments, and community outreach; identify funding opportunities and develop proposals with colleagues and partners; and provide technical expertise to stakeholders, including support for implementation.

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our New York Division as the Conservation Project Manager! Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of New York, but you’ll also contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our conservation implementation efforts and work within our Division. On-the-ground project management experience, ability to manage grants and budgets, and coordinate diverse set of stakeholders are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in a relevant field (for example, but not limited to natural resource management, conservation project management, hydrology, transportation planning and design, geomorphology) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with a variety of partners (for example, state agency staff, engineers, local government officials, scientists, media).
• Experience managing complex, on-the-ground conservation projects.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Extensive experience in conservation project management.
• Experience with field methods and/or freshwater science related to road-stream crossing design and engineering.
• Field experience (for example, but not limited to data collection, basic surveying and design, project implementation, resource management).
• Experience working in partnership with the transportation sector.
• Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Experience with GIS, GPS, and using handheld data collectors.
• Experience working with contractors including managing invoices and contracts.
• Experience fundraising, including grant writing.
• Experience managing federal and state grants.

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into 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 and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

This position is expected to be an 18-month term position with the possibility to extend based on future project development and available funding.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $55,000 – $60,000 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.

To apply for job ID 55050, 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. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.

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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.