Director Of Stewardship Jobs

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

This is a hybrid role based out of the New Haven, Connecticut office. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.

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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.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Director of Stewardship (DoS) leads and manages strategic land stewardship and preserve accessibility work in Connecticut to ensure meaningful, equitable, and lasting contributions to The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) ambitious goals for nature and people and to comply with Land Trust Alliance Standards. They lead a team of staff to set priorities across a portfolio of 110 easements and 55 preserves - one of which is among TNC’s most visited in the U.S. - and represent TNC as a major partner with state agencies, tribes, and other conservation organizations, co-managing and collaborating with these other land managers. The DoS works closely with the Director of Conservation Programs and land protection, legal, and fund-raising staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of 7 stewardship professionals, manage a heavy workload. Guide them to set priorities and meet deadlines while ensuring their safety, and cultivate a collaborative dynamic of learning, innovation, and problem solving.
• Represent the Connecticut Chapter on TNC’s Northeast Division and North America Region stewardship and lands work groups and adjust CT’s stewardship strategies as we learn and adapt.
• Incorporate equitable stewardship and develop and cultivate collaborative, cross-boundary stewardship with other entities, including state agencies, tribes, NGOs, and municipalities.
• Oversee and manage a portfolio of annual budgets and component projects. Identify and facilitate projects and draft and update management plans to strategically manage lands for resilience.
• Address requests and issues that arise with landowners, neighbors, and partners, seeking resolution while maintaining constructive relationships, in consultation with their team, legal, and land protection staff.
• Advise staff and partners on best practices for managing conservation lands, and on ecological and land management considerations associated with land transfers and acquisitions. Coordinate with Chapter conservation staff on opportunities to optimize TNC lands in support of additional outcomes and relationships and are a resource and advisor on best practices for managing conservation lands.
• Support the fundraising team in grant writing and raising public and private funds to build long-term sustainability of the stewardship program and communicates and promotes stewardship outcomes and activities to development and marketing efforts.

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC in Connecticut creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including budget management.
• Experience leading a team, including motivating, setting objectives and managing performance.
• BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, tribal representatives and/or government agencies.

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.

The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut has a team of approximately 35 people developing and implementing innovative solutions to the greatest environmental challenges across the state. we strive to tackle the world’s dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss in partnership with the communities we work in, that rely on nature for their livelihoods, recreation, health and traditions. Collaboration, innovation, passion, and a shared vision for our future lie at the heart of what we do.TNC’s Connecticut Chapter offers Nature Fridays and has a collaborative work environment. We prioritize professional development and promote from within. We also know how to have fun, with planned and impromptu social time with colleagues, including a beach day and hike day. You will find a culture here at TNC that both inspires conservation achievement and supports personal growth, in the workplace and beyond.

To apply for job ID 53813, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

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 of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. 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 orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.