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| Job Ref: | 41240 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Mississippi |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Other |
| Industries: | Other/Not Classified |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Jackson, Mississippi (MS) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. TNC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Based in Jackson, Mississippi, the Operating Unit (OU) Director functions as the executive director and conservation strategist for the Mississippi Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. S/he is accountable for the OU's success in implementing TNC's conservation approach, producing measurable conservation results and maintaining organizational values. S/he ensures outcomes are achieved in priority areas that fall within the operating unit's responsibilities, and contributes intellectual, financial, and/or human resources to the formulation and execution of priority cross-boundary (whole system) efforts. Specifically, the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River and Long Leaf Pine whole systems are North America Regional priorities found within the Mississippi Chapter. S/he supports alignment of these activities by securing, coordinating, and configuring resources, capacity, and programs to address the most critical organization-wide projects, threats and strategies. S/he is responsible for collaborating with others on the procurement and application of resources to address the conservation priorities established by TNC, both in her/his ecoregion(s)/operating unit and in areas beyond her/his span of authority. S/he serves as the primary local spokesperson for TNC to internal and external audiences (including staff, volunteers, the Board of Trustees, public and private donors, government agencies and officials, community leaders and other partners) and cultivates those audiences to support and promote TNC's mission and vision. The Operating Unit Director oversees fundraising, marketing and operations for the OU, including approving budgets and setting priorities which dictate private and public fundraising goals. He/she supports philanthropy, resources andexternal affairs staff in the cultivation and direct solicitation of donors (private, bilateral and multilateral government) to meet fundraising goals. The staff comprising the various OU functions may be structured as needed or shared with other units as efficiency dictates to meet the needs of the unit. The Operating Unit Director reports to the Divisional Director and works closely with the local trustees/advisory board. TNC BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC TO APPLY To apply to position number 41240, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 5, 2013. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. You must click "submit" to apply for the position. You may select "save for later" if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . *LI-MS1* EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process |
| Post Date: | 06/27/2013 |
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