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Director of Conservation

2 months ago

Bethesda, United States The Nature Conservancy Full time

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Bethesda, Maryland, 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.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
The Director of Conservation oversees Maryland and D.C.’s programs in the Appalachians, urban and climate adaptation work, land management, strategies, and conservation support and operations to support our progress to our 2030 goals. They provide leadership for TNC’s conservation planning and works in collaboration with the Deputy Executive Director to establish overall conservation priorities.

They play a key leadership role to support organizational effectiveness and excellence efforts to build a transparent, inclusive, and equitable culture with Maryland and D.C.’s conservation teams. The Director of Conservation will lead and collaborate with program teams on incorporating and implementing equitable conservation principles into conservation work.

The Director of Conservation serves as a primary contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations, and the academic community as needed. They work closely with the strategies and metrics teams to develop measures, monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks to support the design and implementation of conservation initiatives and develops rapid adaptive management approaches to increase the effectiveness of implementation over time. The Director oversees conservation budgets and operations.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Our team in Maryland and D.C. is dedicated to furthering TNC’s missionJoin us

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- BA/BS degree and 10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience directing a major program or project of strategic importance, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams and meeting deadlines, managing finances, and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.

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.
- Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
- Experience managing multiple teams including resource allocation and setting shared objectives
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions.
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
- Politically savvy.
- Fundraising experience, including donor cultivation and engagement

**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.

**AUTO SAFETY POLICY**:
**This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.**

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Veh

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