OFFICE LOCATION
Ventura, California, USA
This position may be based out of a local home office or TNC's Ventura office, and is expected to be on-site at TNC properties in Ventura County 1 - 3 times per week.
WHO WE ARE
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.
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, 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.
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Santa Clara River & Coast Stewardship Manager manages the stewardship of over 4,500 acres on the Santa Clara River and over 300 acres at Ormond Beach. These areas provide numerous opportunities to restore habitat for biodiversity recovery and critical ecosystem services and serve as a platform to connect people with nature.
The Stewardship Manager supervises and collaborates with the Stewardship Coordinator to establish the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the area of responsibility; defines conservation priorities and long-term conservation strategies; builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field, and develops partnerships with public and private organizations.
The Stewardship Manager works with a team to develop innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address the natural system needs, engage community support for conservation efforts, and negotiate complex solutions with government agencies and landowners. They serve as the principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations, academics, and the agricultural community.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
We are looking for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world's leading conservation organization. The ideal candidate is a positive team player capable of supporting several ongoing priorities with excellent collaboration and communication.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in conservation practice (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
Experience negotiating complex agreements.
Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
GIS experience, including use of ArcGIS Online for map creation, data collection and storage.
Demonstrated experience with contract and grant management and associated reporting.
WHAT WE BRING
Each person who works at TNC contributes to our goal of protecting nature for future generations. 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.
SALARY INFORMATION
The starting pay for this position is within the range of $78,000 – $91,725 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA and state of employment is California.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID
55587 , 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 Sunday, Sept 22, 2024 .
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 ******** with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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