Posted in Government 5 days ago.
Type: Full Time
OFFICE LOCATION
Location for this position is negotiable within relevant work locations of project sites including: California, Hawaii, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau.
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 holding the middle ground in American politics and civic life and doing our part to make conservation a shared national value. 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 are not activists. We do not litigate. We do not take public stands on matters unrelated to our purpose. We welcome everyone. Everyone in our organization should therefore be adept at working with people who may not share their personal values or opinions. We ask all employees to embrace the critical strategic position of our brand and organization as centrist and non-partisan. It is the foundation of our success.
Wastewater pollution is a critical threat that can undermine TNC's aquatic conservation goals. It jeopardizes ecological health globally, with serious impacts to public health, economic stability, social equity, food and water security, climate resilience, and coastal livelihoods. The Wastewater Pollution Program at TNC aims to reduce wastewater pollution in marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments by securing enabling conditions necessary to actively address this threat and form productive partnerships to drive change at scale.
The Wastewater Pollution Program Director (Program Director III) leads all aspects of the program. They manage a team that provides technical expertise, engages policy staff, builds relationships with external partners, and fosters the Aquatic Wastewater Pollution Community of Practice at TNC to support practitioners who are working to address local water quality threats, including wastewater, as part of their conservation portfolios. The Program Director serves as the principal contact to partner organizations, TNC business units engaged in wastewater pollution projects, foundations, and the academic community. They play a leading role in donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship for the program. In key North American and Divisional regions (California, Hawaii, Micronesia), they direct analysis on how innovative technology, policy, and financing can help address wastewater pollution and collaborate with local TNC chapters to implement projects based on these insights.
The Program Director:
* Leads a dynamic and matrixed team to execute deliverables from a multi-year grant as well as oversee affiliated projects across the organization.
* Develops long-term strategies to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
* Leads development of communication and knowledge products to share lessons learned, strategies, tools, and case studies.
* Aligns wastewater pollution initiatives with TNC's growing ocean and coral reef conservation portfolio.
* Manages high quality and effective multidisciplinary staff with responsibility for performance management, training, and career development.
* Cultivates and manages relationships with key donors and raise funds for program work.
* Works with communications and media colleagues to share information about wastewater pollution with media outlets, journalists, and social media platforms (e.g., podcasts, webinars, etc.).
If you're looking for a career where you can find purpose, come join TNC as the Wastewater Pollution Program Director. We're looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead this team and advance this important work across the Pacific and around the world. Come join TNC and apply today!
* BA/BS degree and 10 years' experience in, environmental science or engineering, public health, environmental policy, conservation practice, or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience managing programs, particularly in environmental conservation, water quality for public health/environmental outcomes, and/or sanitation.
* Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
* Experience directing a major program or project of strategic importance, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams and meeting deadlines.
* Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
* Experience developing strategic and collaborative partnerships, including with policy makers, non-profit partners, community groups, academic partners, municipalities and/or government agencies.
* Experience with financial management of a large program.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working in or with any of the following sectors: WASH, public health, sanitation, watershed management, environmental justice, and international development.
* Experience conducting or leading policy analysis, particularly in North America.
* Experience with policy development, especially concerning wastewater infrastructure, financing, mechanisms, and access .
* Experience with communications, storytelling, and media.
* Experience developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation and ecological health outcomes.
* Politically savvy.
* Multilingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
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.
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $100,000 - $165,0000 for annual base salary for. 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 this job, 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 October 6. 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.