What We Can Achieve Together

The Oak Tree Fellowship is an experiential learning-based position for a small cohort of emerging professionals pursuing careers in conservation nonprofit management and related fields. Fellows will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of nonprofit operations across a wide variety of functions on a global scale over the course of two years while supporting essential operations in real time.

Designed as a powerful entry point into the field, the Oak Tree Fellowship builds real-world skills, professional networks, and career momentum toward deeply meaningful work in conservation. Ready to grow your impact and chart the next chapter of your conservation journey? Apply today!

We’re Looking for You

The Oak Tree Fellowship is a highly engaging, hands-on opportunity for emerging professionals eager to launch a career in conservation. Fellows play an active role in supporting a variety of impactful programs by coordinating projects, events, and meetings; managing timelines; and contributing to key supportive functions, bringing conservation work to life. The role offers broad exposure to how conservation organizations operate—tracking data, improving processes, developing program materials, and collaborating closely with staff, donors, vendors, and partners.

Fellows gain hands-on experience by rotating through Conservancy operations spanning across the organization. Rotation assignments could include, but are not limited to: Conservation; Operations; Finance; Human Resources; Government and External Affairs; Marketing and Communications; Ethics and Compliance; Development; & Science. Fellows spend approximately 80% of their time working on rotation projects, and 20% dedicated to required career development learning activities.

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years. There are 4 open positions. Oak Tree Fellows report to the Talent Program Manager on the Global Culture and Engagement business unit. Working location is remote from a home office, with one day a week at a nearby TNC office as available. This role requires frequent public speaking, including leading presentations, speaking at events, and engaging a range of audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Perform duties under general supervision and established guidelines;

• Make day-to-day decisions within the scope of work assignments and prioritize work independently;

• Identify routine problems and utilize existing resources for resolution, referring difficult questions and problems to supervisor;

• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information;

• Financial responsibility may include purchasing, processing invoices, contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget tracking;

• Analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports and coordinating activities;

• Participate in Oak Tree Fellowship learning activities included in fellowship curriculum, such as coaching and mentoring, workshops, trainings, self-assessments, reflection assignments, public speaking engagements, and/or onsite travel;

• Serve as a team member for assigned projects;

• Be willing to travel, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends as needed; and

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain

What You’ll Bring

Serving as an access point and supportive pathway to careers in conservation, the Oak Tree Fellowship program strives to create an environment where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel welcomed to participate in conservation. The Fellowship strongly encourages applicants from all backgrounds—including race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, and lived experience. Recent graduates of Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) are invited to apply. Candidates are encouraged to bring their unique voices and cultural perspectives as they relate to TNC’s mission and conservation work.

Successful candidates will be intellectually curious and willing to learn new skills. They are able to balance multiple priorities and are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Applicants bringing the following qualifications will be strongly considered:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-year experience or equivalent combination;

• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading;

• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines;

• Experience performing one or more administrative processes; and

• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;

• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems;

• Ability to apply research skills;

• Ability to write and edit written materials for use with program communications and special events;

• Database skills, including managing and tracking data, and producing reports;

• Excellent customer service skills and focus;

• Experience, coursework, or other training in relevant field; and/or

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn

• Foundational understanding of and respect for differences across all backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences

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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.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

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.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

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.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.