Job ID: 53911
Location: Ohio
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Ohio, USA
The preferred office location is Central Ohio with the opportunity for remote work.
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 Central Ohio Water Manager develops, manages, and advances water conservation and improvement programs, plans, and methods for Central Ohio. The Central Ohio Water Manager provides technical leadership and support to the Ohio business unit by planning, directing and implementing projects in Central Ohio to improve area waterways and align and prioritize corporate water sustainability goals with local and regional conservation priorities. They address critical threats to natural systems, guide conservation and align funding priorities across partners, foster cross-site learning among the regional conservation community, and supply conservation planning teams with relevant information. They develop and implement conservation strategies, employing a full range of protection and restoration tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implementing a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC and partner conservation priorities. May work outside of standard business hours, in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding conditions. A strong candidate for this position will thrive on bringing different interests together to find common goals and moving them forward through collaboration. They will be good at developing conservation ideas with others, prioritizing projects and strategies, and articulating a vision of success to both partners and supporters.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy over 65,000 acres in Ohio have been preserved for people and nature. In addition, TNC Ohio is working with partners to improve the management and condition of nearly 1,000 miles of streams. From the foothills of the Appalachians to the Shores of Lake Erie, the Ohio Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Ohio 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 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
- Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
- Experience with land and water management conservation practice and conservation science.
- Experience explaining conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with current trends and practices in conservation, land and water management, and natural resource preservation and restoration.
WHAT WE BRING
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.
SALARY INFORMATION
The estimated starting salary range for this position is $64,560 – $68,595 and will vary based on the location of the selected candidate.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 53911, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on September 15, 2023. 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.
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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.
