Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC

District of Columbia, USA

Maryland, USA

This is a hybrid position that requires at least 1 day per week working out of our Bethesda, MD office. Additionally, you can expect a few additional days a month where you would travel within the D.C area.

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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.”

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Maryland/DC Chapter! Our work is focused on two areas where our outcomes can have the greatest impact for the residents of Maryland/DC: protecting clean water and tackling climate change. Our efforts span the region, from western Maryland's Central Appalachian forests to our nation's capital and beyond to the Chesapeake Bay. The Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC will bring their field experience, project management, policy experience, and community engagement to bear by working to improve clean water and build climate resilience in Washington, DC and surrounding counties. Specifically, Working with District resident’s, landowners, small businesses, and government to support the successful implementation of the District’s vision for the Stormwater Retention Credit program — to drive funding to under-resourced, and historically under-invested communities for the purposes of stormwater management, pollution control, and increased access to nature. A successful candidate will have experience in: relationship management, small business outreach and marketing, public education, project management, stormwater retention Best Management Practices (BMPs), permitting and construction management, and strategy development. This position will report to the Chesapeake Stormwater Program Director for The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC Chapter, and will work as part of scientists, policy experts, marketing, and development professionals to successfully implement this work.

If you’re looking for a career where you can blend purpose and practice, come join TNC’s Maryland/DC Chapter as the Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC. Not only will you contribute to the organization’s conservation mission in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and greater Chesapeake Bay region, but you’ll also have the chance to grow through TNC’s global network of practitioners! We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person who will thrive in a culture of collaboration and collective impact. Within that context, the Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC will advance active work in the District’s Stormwater Retention Credit Market through partnership building, engaging with local business, on the ground implementation of stormwater projects, project maintenance, policy recommendations, and community engagement. Come join TNC and apply today!

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or stormwater management certification and 3 years’ experience or at least 5 years’ experience working in stormwater management field
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners such as government officials, local businesses, community groups, etc.
• Experience analyzing policies to access and recommend new approaches to achieve publicly beneficial infrastructure outcomes but working with and gaining the trust of communities
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience in training.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building robust community partnerships, including executing collaborative and equitable environmental projects
• Experience providing public education on small businesses and community groups
• Experience working in Washington, DC with city agencies on environmental issues
• Experience collaboratively designing, implementing, and managing multiple projects and initiatives
• Experience with green infrastructure projects such as design, implementation, maintenance, regulation, communication, education, etc.
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in urban resilience/sustainability policy, practice, and projects
• Multi-cultural, cross-cultural, multi-lingual skills, background, or experience

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 starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $70,000 - $74,000 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.

To apply for job ID 56208, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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 timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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.