WY Director of Conservation Programs

The Wyoming Director of Conservation Programs oversees all aspects of a significant program area encompassing a large complex geography. Provides strategic leadership and support for the Conservancys conservation planning work and establishes overall conservation priorities for one or more divisions or major initiatives.

The Wyoming Director of Conservation Programs serves as the principle contact to government agencies other conservation organizations foundations and the academic community. They may play a leading role in donor identification cultivation and stewardship for the program. The Director of Conservation Programs disseminates best practices provides training and analyses to best implement organizational measures of success and develop key partnerships with public & private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions innovative scientific methods analysis tools and frameworks to address the natural system needs. They establish the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the area of responsibility define conservation priorities in Wyoming lead and manage team(s) which supports and improves conservation efforts and builds strategic scientific and technical capacity in the field. They engage local community support for local conservation efforts negotiate complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect natural communities and develop and implement conservation strategies.

Responsibilities & Scope

• Serve as a key member of the Wyoming BUs Senior Leadership Team. Duties include strategic planning resource allocation employee engagement and partnership building to increase awareness of TNC Wyomings work to internal and external audiences.

• Create execute and evaluate impact of Wyoming BUs conservation program portfolio ensuring strategies and tactics are aligned and effective enough to meet WUSCAN Division Priorities and 2030 Outcomes. Align and mentor staff to achieve programmatic goals. Direct mid-course corrections and decisions to transition out of work that is least impactful or can be successfully executed by others.

• Ensure that the BU meets division expectations and deadlines pertaining to annual conservation portfolio review and division priority strategy reviews.

• Serve as a natural partner and assist on donor engagement events; create and develop funding proposals for individual donors and foundation in collaboration with Development Team colleagues.

• Serve as point person for all HUB metric development and reporting to Division Conservation Portfolio Director and NAR partners. Ensure that BU teams meet division expectations regarding Hub reporting deadlines.

• Act as staff liaison to Wyoming Trustee Strategic Program Review Committee (SPaRC) and participate/engage Trustees to provide insights ideas and resources to support TNC work.

• Recruits retains and manages high quality and effective multi-disciplinary staff with responsibility for performance management training and career development.

• Broad management and leadership responsibility for 10 staff members both internal and external to the organization.

• Develops long-term strategies and achieves strategic goals and objectives.

• May work in variable weather conditions at remote locations on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

• Makes independent strategic decisions frequently based on analysis ambiguous information experience and judgment.

• May require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally and evening and weekend hours.

• BA/BS degree and 10 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Fundraising experience including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.

• Experience directing a major program or project of strategic importance including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams and meeting deadlines.

• Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and geographic regions.

• Supervisory experience including motivating leading setting objectives and managing performance.

• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners community groups and/orgovernment agencies.

• Experience negotiating.

• Experience influencing developing and implementing conservation policy and plans at the state or country level.

• Experience with financial management of a large program.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi- lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• 10-12 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.

• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives and experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.

• Communicating clearly via written spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

• Politically savvy.

This position will require up to 40% travel.

This position requires a valid drivers license and compliance with TNCs 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. To learn more about the Auto Safety Program visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement which may include a review of the prospective employees motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $112000.00 - $118710.00. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates 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.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.

What We Bring:

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 and Perks here.

Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may 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 equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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 Conservancys background screening process.

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