What We Can Achieve Together:

The Natural Climate Solutions Strategy Lead is responsible for shaping and leading a compelling vision and strategy to accelerate the deployment of natural climate solutions (NCS) in North America. The Strategy lead provides strategic leadership and support for all aspects of a multi-faceted strategy that includes carbon markets, state and federal land management, tax, and climate policy, and corporate engagement. The Strategy lead must coordinate effectively with staff and teams at multiple levels in the Conservancy and will serve as a principle contact to represent this body of work externally with government agencies, other conservation organizations, donors, companies, the academic community and other priority stakeholders. They establish the Conservancy as a leader in advancing natural climate solutions to mitigate climate change, lead and manage a team which carries out the strategy, and builds strategic, scientific, and technical partnerships to advance the strategy goals. In collaboration with the Climate Mitigation Program Director, they play a leading role in donor identification, cultivation and stewardship. May require frequent travel domestically and evening and weekend hours.

We’re Looking for You:

Want to help ensure that nature is a key part of the solution to climate change? TNC’s scientist have determined that natural climate solutions could deliver up to a third of the emission reductions needed globally by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. These solutions harness the power of nature to capture and store carbon in ecosystems and include practices like improving forest management to help forest owners increase the carbon stored in their trees and restoring wetlands to sequester carbon in submerged soil. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

What You’ll Bring:

• BA/BS degree and 10 years’ experience in conservation, climate, or related field 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.

• Understanding of current trends and practices in climate mitigation in North America.

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

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

• Experience negotiating.

• Experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation strategies and plans at the state or federal level.

• Experience with financial management of a large program.

Desired Qualifications:

• Exceptional leadership skills and demonstrated ability to drive a diverse and dispersed team to deliver on a common goal.

• Ability to work well in a highly matrixed, decentralized and collaborative organization. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is a team player.

• Familiarity and knowledge related to business, governmental, and/or environmental policy and practices pertaining to land management and/or Natural Climate Solutions.

• Knowledge of, and fluency in, carbon markets and climate change policy at the state, federal and/or global level.

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

• Politically savvy.

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $106,000 - $142,000 yearly 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.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s 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 world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s 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 valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll 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.

We’re 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 Conservancy's background screening process.

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