The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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Job Title:
Director of Conservation, Georgia
Job ID:
42263
Georgia
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
WORK WITH US
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Director of Conservation (DOC) oversees all aspects of the Conservation Programs in the Georgia Chapter, encompassing work throughout the state on global, national, regional and state organizational priorities. The DOC works with team members to define and refine priorities for a wide variety of conservation initiatives. The DOC develops key partnerships and serves as a primary contact for conservation issues to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community. The DOC fosters a culture that encourages best practices, training and analyses to implement organizational measures of success. This may include one or more of the following functions:
Defining conservation priorities; developing and implementing conservation strategies, including the negotiation of complex and innovative solutions with government agencies, local communities and landowners to conserve and protect natural communities;
Leading diverse Atlanta and field-based teams towards conservation priorities; managing multiple projects and budgets;
Identifying innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks and addressing technical capacity needs;
Establishing the Conservancy as a major conservation partner and developing key partnerships to identify and address strategic, scientific, and technical issues; and,
Effectively communicating conservation work internally to senior managers to ensure alignment between priorities and resources and externally to diverse audiences to share solutions and best practices and to build financial support for conservation activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience in conservation/environmental practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience directing a major program of strategic importance, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams
Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions
Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.); experience with high-level conservation contacts
Experience with certain aspects of raising funds from public and/or private sources
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10-12 years of experience in conservation/environmental practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent strategic planning skills
Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and/or implementing conservation/environmental policy and plans at the state and/or country level
A track record of engaging diverse groups including academic communities, nonprofit partners, and governmental institutions in the delivery of conservation/environmental projects and programs
Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and the ability to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization
Demonstrated success as an inspirational manager who has motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence
Successful experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects under deadlines while delivering quality results
Successful experience identifying and securing public and private funding to support conservation/environmental projects and programs
Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
Knowledge of politics and society (culture, socio-economics) with respect to environmental affairs; politically savvy
Knowledge of the region’s natural systems (flora, fauna, ecosystems, geography)
Knowledge of practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation/environmental purposes
Requires valid driver’s license
Bilingual or multilingual skills appreciated
AUTO SAFETY POLICY
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
The Director of Conservation may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may:
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