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Show me jobs like this one| Job Ref: | 13361 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Florida |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Conservation |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Altamonte Springs, Florida (FL) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Director of Conservation oversees all aspects of a significant program area covering numerous projects and a large, complex geography. Provides strategic leadership and support for the Conservancy’s conservation planning work and establishes overall conservation priorities. S/he serves as the principal contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community. S/he may play a leading role in donor identification, cultivation and stewardship for the program. Disseminates best practices, provides training and analyses to best implement organizational measures of success, and develops key partnerships. Geographic size and scope is that of a large, complex OU. This may include one or more of the following functions: • Establishes the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the area of responsibility • Defines conservation priorities in the area of responsibility • Plays a supporting role in public and private fundraising programs of the program • Leads and manages a large team which implements conservation efforts • Builds strategic, scientific and technical capacity in the field • Develops key partnerships with public and private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices • Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address the natural system needs • Engages local community and key influential support for local, regional, and global conservation efforts • Lead a conservation committee of the Board of Trustees, providing Board leadership and communication • Negotiates complex and innovative solutions with government agencies, major institutions, and landowners to conserve and protect natural communities • Develops and implements cutting edge conservation strategies. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • BA/BS degree and 12 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience with certain aspects of fundraising: identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation. • Experience designing, implementing, and directing complex or multiple projects of strategic importance, including managing finances, supervising multidisciplinary professionals and coordinating the work of partners. • Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions. • Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.); experience with high-level conservation contacts. • Experience working with methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives. • Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • Minimum BA/BS degree, Masters preferred, and 12-15 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans at the state and/or country level. • Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and regions. • Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes. • Demonstrated experience in fundraising on behalf of OU and global priorities. • Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects. • Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives and experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives. • Motivating team members, setting goals, and leading efforts. • Delivering practical, adaptable products and services to customers. • Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs. • Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results. • Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English. • Demonstrated success as an inspirational manager who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence. • Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization. • Successful experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc) including extensive networking with high-level conservation contacts; political savvy. • Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions may: • require occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain • present occasional possibility of injury • require long hours in isolated settings This position may also: • require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally • require evening and weekend hours BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 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. HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 13361, 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 12, 2011. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Post Date: | 07/06/2011 |
