Director, NY Division Cities at The Nature Conservancy in New York City, New York

Posted in Other 3 days ago.

Type: Full Time





Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION

New York City, New York, USA

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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 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, 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 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.



APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55372, 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.

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.



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