Environmental Conservation Director

3 weeks ago

Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States The Trustees of Reservations Full time

Job Summary

The Trustees of Reservations is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Conservation Director to lead our conservation efforts and advance our mission to protect special places in Massachusetts for everyone, forever. As a key member of our executive leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative conservation strategies that align with our organization's goals and enhance our impact on biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human access.

About the Role

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the CEO. You will oversee our overall conservation strategy for large landscapes, urban green space, and iconic special places, managing a seasoned team of technical experts to ensure that our natural resources are preserved for future generations. With our CEO and as a member of executive leadership, you will set and meet strategic goals for conservation, climate, and other key policy objectives, all core to our mission.

Main Responsibilities

  • Climate and Conservation Strategy Development: Develop and implement innovative conservation strategies that align with our mission and enhance our impact on biodiversity, ecosystem health, and human access. This includes developing and overseeing a land conservation prioritization plan, accelerating the pace of land conservation across Massachusetts, especially in Western Mass.
  • Community Engagement and Access: Develop and oversee strategies to enhance access to green space in urban places throughout Massachusetts, fostering meaningful collaboration with communities to support the development and conservation of community gardens and urban parks.
  • Team Leadership, Development, and Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Lead, mentor, and support a team of highly skilled land conservation, climate change, policy, and ecology leaders and professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth.
  • Financial Management and Fundraising: Oversee the conservation and climate change budget and advance strategic funding pathways to maximize impact. In partnership with our CDO, raise significant funding for land conservation and climate change initiatives, including public funds and foundation support.

About You

We are looking for a leader who has 15-20 years of experience in conservation, environmental policy, climate change, and land use planning. You should have a strong track record of success earning or granting competitive awards from state, federal, and foundation conservation funding programs. Experience leading effective partnerships, convening coalitions, working with government leaders, and working with landowners is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences, are essential.

Your Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Floating holidays/personal days: 15 Floating Holidays (13 observed holidays; 2 floating)
  • Health insurance: You are eligible to participate in the Trustees health insurance benefit via Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). BCBS also offer additional benefits, such as fitness reimbursement and rewards for healthy habits.
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Massechusetts Paid Family Medical Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)with 5% match after 1 year of employment
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free access to a confidential service that helps employees and their communities with personal and work-related issues, such as mental health support, counseling, and financial advice.
  • Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admissions and memberships to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.
  • Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.
  • Day of Wonder: Spend one workday per year to exploring a Trustees property.
  • Day of Service: Spend one workday per year to helping with a project at a Trustees property.

Salary

$260,000 - $290,000 annually

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