Job ID: 53562
Location: California
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Califfornia, USA
Negotiable within California.
WHO WE ARE
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative 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; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, nonpartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.
The California Chapter is TNC’s largest state program and one of the largest, most dynamic conservation organizations in the country. With approximately 275 employees, from financial analysts and fundraisers to ecologists and economists, we are currently invested in 14 strategies to address the biggest challenges facing California and the world, including numerous community-based projects designed to increase the pace, scale, and effectiveness of conservation. Over the past six decades, we have protected 1.4 million acres, 5,000 miles of streams, and 3.8 million acres of ocean habitat in California and off the coast.
The California Chapter believes that we are most effective when we are embedded in our state’s communities, politics, media, and environmental issues. For this reason, and to reduce our carbon footprint when meeting in person, all staff live in California, including those in a home office.
Finally, we are passionate about the middle ground in American politics and life. The hallmark of The Nature Conservancy is its “big tent” approach, engaging people across the political and ideological spectrum to find solutions that last. We ask all employees to embrace this critical strategic position of our organization.
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Project Director, Fisheries coordinates, manages, and leads projects aimed at scaling improved fisheries management. This position presents an opportunity to work with staff and partners from multiple geographies to advance community-based conservation and small-scale, coastal fisheries management. The Project Director, Fisheries provides technical and programmatic support to advance the deployment and scaling of community-based approaches and software tools to advance community-based management of coastal fisheries, and other projects as appropriate. The Project Director, Fisheries works in close collaboration with TNC colleagues and partners to coordinate, manage, and lead projects across the Pacific. This person will support strategy development to identify new opportunities for deployments and support the development of training programs and partnerships to accelerate new management plans. They will lead tracking and reporting of key metrics across projects and manage project budget(s). This person will support and lead strategic communications, including fundraising and donor stewardship, and coordinate grant management for public and private awards. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. This position is currently funded for 2 years.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Project Director, Fisheries! Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful state of California, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!
We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our Chapter and work within our Division. Strong communication skills, creativity, and project management skills are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies
• Experience negotiating.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• 5-7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related field.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
• Politically savvy.
WHAT WE BRING
Each person who works at TNC contributes to our goal of protecting nature for future generations. Another one of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe feel that their unique contributions are valued. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “You’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” To learn more, head to YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
We’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other benefits that support work-life balance.
If you’re interested in working with us, please apply—we’d love to hear from you.
SALARY INFORMATION
The annual salary range for this role is $75,000 – $96,000 and dependent on geographical location and experience.
Job Family: Conservation
Job Number: 250005
Salary Grade: 7
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 53562, submit your materials (resume and cover letter) online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 8:59 PM PST on July 3, 2023. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
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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 with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. 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 orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
