Director of Conservation Programs, TNC – Concord, NH

Organization: The Nature Conservancy – NH Chapter
Job Title: Director of Conservation Programs
Location: Concord, NH
Hours and Compensation: Full time, competitive compensation, excellent benefits
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012
Posted On: April 12, 2012

Organization Overview
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.

Description
The Director of Conservation Programs is responsible for providing leadership and management oversight for all aspects of the conservation programs of the New Hampshire Chapter. Additionally, the position oversees many aspects of the Chapter’s engagement on multi-state priority projects across the Northern Appalachian Forest, the Connecticut River Watershed and the Gulf of Maine. This core chapter position has direct supervision responsibilities for the land protection, science, stewardship and restoration functions of the Chapter. The Director of Conservation Programs serves on the Chapter’s management team, and collaborates closely with the Board of Directors to advance short and long term conservation priorities both in the state and across the region, and works to marshal the resources necessary to accomplish strategic goals.  This position is supervised by the State Director.

• Provides leadership, motivation and management to a multi-disciplined conservation staff implementing all aspects of the Chapter’s conservation mission including terrestrial, marine, and freshwater conservation initiatives, as well as stewardship and ecological management of the Chapter’s preserves and less than fee interests.
• Participates and effectively represents the Chapter in Conservancy regional, system based, and/or landscape conservation planning efforts.
• Defines conservation priorities for the Chapter using the results from TNC conservation science and planning efforts that focus on New Hampshire and works in close collaboration with multi-state teams that define priorities for projects at larger scales.
• Oversees the development and implementation of funding for all annual, capital and long-range conservation planning.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 5+ years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set priorities, and manage performance.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundraising, grant identification and writing, and budgeting, and management of large projects.
• Proven ability of working independently and with others to find and implement creative solutions to complex conservation challenges.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to contribute to relevant public policy efforts of the chapter and nuanced political opportunities and challenges in the public funding and regulatory arena. Successful experience in developing, leading/directing, and managing multiple projects concurrently;
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant disciplines and in the Northern and Northeast regions.
• Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes. Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means.
• Successful experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.)
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

How to Apply

Online applications only. Go to www.nature.org/careers click on “how to apply”, then click on “view positions” and search for Job ID# 39929.  Please complete the online employment application and upload a cover letter and resume, as requested, by April 30, 2012.