Northern Great Plains Rangelands Program Director (52680)

OFFICE LOCATION

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Arlington,VA is where TNC head quarters is located.

Location is flexible within the continental United States; northernGreat Plains location preferred. This is a remote position.

\\WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands andwaters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, wedevelop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughestenvironmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our workis guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityandrespect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding missionto career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons tolove life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talentplaylist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.

One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive workenvironment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belongingand feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll onlyachieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflectsthe communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talentand skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we takea holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience inaddition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Pleaseapply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,\"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

\\WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Northern Great Plains Rangelands Program Director (Program Director)will facilitate cross-state coordination among TNC, rancher-ledcoalitions, individuals, and other partners to support the North AmericaAgriculture Program. The Program Director will build and expand thecurrent relationships with producer groups and the conservation partnersin the region and collaboratively identify needs, opportunities, andstrategies for keeping the ranching community and economy healthy.TheProgram Director will lead projects and develop products across stateand international boundary\'s that add value to the grazing community atthe regional scale. Additionally, the Program Director will connect thefour TNC Chapters of the NGP (South Dakota/North Dakota, Nebraska,Montana and Wyoming), the North America Regenerative Grazing and, asneeded the North America Regenerative Row Crop strategies withappropriate partners in the region to scale improved managementpractices. The Program Director will de-incentivize grassland conversionby collaboratively identifying and developing tools that level theplaying field between grazers and row-crop agriculture and developand/or support partner efforts to transfer ranch ownership to the nextgeneration. They will also provide a nexus between rancher groups andTNC corporate partners to test and implement improved managementpractices while also improving the economic, ecologic, and social valueproposition within the beef supply chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES and SCOPE

• Facilitates and develops cross-boundary work and relationships withTNC operating units, rancher-led coalitions, conservation partnersand industry.
• Collaboratively develops innovative risk-management tools andpolicies for adoption by the ranching industry
• Coordinates with business units and Science teams to accelerateadoption of Integrated Ranch Management Plans throughout thenorthern Great Plains.
• Convenes rancher-led coalitions and local agricultural lenders toidentify and develop programmatic solutions to incentivizeregenerative practices amongst ranchers.
• Engages with Indigenous communities where possible to build newpartnerships.
• Leads and/or contributes to supply chain projects in the region toinfluence mechanisms toward measurable outcomes.
• Establish and maintain optimal standards of performance for theprogram while controlling costs and administering budgets.
• Responsible for ensuring that public and private funds are raised tomeet program needs.
• Frequently makes independent decision based on analysis, experience,and context.

\\WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The NA Agriculture Program at TNC employs science-based,solutions-focused approaches to drive actionable, systems-changestrategies that aim to increase the adoption of regenerative agriculturepractices across working lands in the United States. The team workstogether with public and private sector decision-makers to co-createsolutions, drawing on TNC\'s practical experience and expertise workingwith local partners on the ground. If you have a passion for conservingand protecting the natural world, addressing climate change andenhancing the sustainability of our food system, and believe inTNC\'smissionandvalues, please apply for this position and learn moreabout the Conservancy.

\\WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

• BA/BS degree and 5 years\' experience in conservation practice orequivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, includingstaffing, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, settingobjectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners,community groups and/or government agencies.
• Experience negotiating.
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing, and implementingconservation policy and plans.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s)and regions.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity informationsystems and initiatives or related field.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means inEnglish and other relevant languages.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
• Politically savvy.

\\WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Throughgrassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of themost effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in theworld. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, andthe dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impactconservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package includinghealth care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, lifeinsurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other lifeand work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits onourCulture Tabon nature.org/careers.

We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of thehealth and well-being of the people we employ.

\\APPLY NOW

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