Nature and Energy Program Director

The Nature Conservancy Nature and Energy Program Director Charleston, West Virginia Apply Now The Nature and Energy Program Director will develop innovative conservation and scientific methods, analysis, tools, and methodological frameworks to promote the implementation of initiatives and projects at different scales to maximize outcomes. As part of this work, they will supervise staff with expertise in nature-based solutions and coastal resilience, and as a team will promote the role of natural climate solutions, nature-based solutions, clean energy transition, and other nature-positive projects, policies, and programs by integrating the benefits of best practices within the chapter's and division's land and water protection, stewardship, working lands strategies, and coastal resilience program to maximize the co-benefits of all projects. They'll demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their approach to this position.The Nature and Energy Program Director will build key strategic partnerships with all levels of government as well as leaders in the private sector to identify and advance needed policy, incentives, and market shifts, and partner with philanthropy leadership to ensure a sustainable funding stream for this work. They will coordinate with other conservation leaders within TNC and collaborate closely with government affairs / policy, science, and development teams to develop specific approaches that will yield sustainable, durable conservation outcomes, including advising on and analyzing the development of market-based ecosystem service incentives. They will conduct analyses and build strategic scientific and technical capacities, develop relationships with key public and private entities, and solve technical problems, address barriers, and serve as an expert to communicate solutions and best practices. They will work to garner more widespread support from communities, governments, private companies, and others for the value and co-benefits of nature as a mitigation and adaptation strategy in current practices and in the clean energy transition.Report to the Director of Landscape Initiatives and collaborate, as part of a matrixed organization, within the Texas chapter, Great Plains division, and North American region. Lead refinement and implementation of chapter and division strategies, building on an existing body of work as well as existing partnerships to advance the chapter's contribution to climate mitigation, adaptation, and clean energy transition programs that align with organizational goals and key outcomes, and strengthen TNC's role as an effective, credible partner on nature-positive climate solutions. Ensure Texas' Nature and Energy program is coordinated to contribute to the goals of the Great Plains Division and the North America Natural Climate Solutions and Clean Energy Transition programs to ensure maximum consistency, value, and leverage occurs. Build respectful, equitable, and inclusive partnerships with climate-impacted communities to ensure this work has breadth and standing within the broader climate work ongoing in Texas and in the division and to create durable and lasting solutions. Supervise staff, promote TNC's code of conduct, values, and promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment for team members. Serve as a climate and clean energy policy advisor to the chapter, coordinate with policy teams to advocate for policy conditions that will facilitate the use of natural climate solutions and other nature-positive approaches including participating in legislative and regulatory / rule-making analyses and forums, as requested. Serves on the TX Chapter Conservation Leadership Team.Explore and test ideas for removing obstacles to the rapid deployment of natural climate solutions, nature-positive approaches, and clean energy transition strategies by governments and communities to maximize co-benefits to public health, community resilience, hazard mitigation, quality of life, biodiversity, agricultural productivity, water quality and quantity, recreation, and others. Conduct detailed economic analyses to determine the cost-effectiveness of climate change mitigation; investigate additional incentives to action; and co-benefits to determine the return-on-investment or net economic benefit of project opportunities. Develop and manage the budget for the program's work in TNC Texas, ensuring alignment with other program leads; manage contracts and grants. Assist TNC's fundraising team by developing materials and reviewing donor communications as well as assisting with proposal development and donor engagement. Make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context, foreseeing risk and proactively seeking advice as needed.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre 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 a passionate, motivated problem-solver. Join us!WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBA / BS degree and 7 years' experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners. Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance. Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, and / or government agencies. Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.SALARY INFORMATIONThe starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $80,000 - $110,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000