Conservation Associate

This is a remote opportunity within the United States.

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – 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.”

The Conservation Associate position provides exposure to the Nature Conservancy’s climate adaptation work in NY, with a focus on the communities across the Great Lakes region. The primary task of this position is to conduct a literature review and synthesis, including a written summary of how climate resilience decisions are made, who is impacted and what voices are left out decision-making. The secondary task will include contribution to draft interview questions that will evaluate the distributive equity impacts of climate decision-making. Outputs from both tasks will help inform the implementation of next steps from several high-level, multijurisdictional plans including the 2023 Great Lakes Action Agenda, the 2016 NYS Open Space Plan, and plans developed through the Coastal Lakeshore Economy and Resiliency (CLEAR) Initiative.

Want to help save the planet? This is a career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

• BA/BS degree in science-related field and 1 year related experience in related experience in conservation, policy, or research or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using research tools and computer systems
• Experience writing and synthesizing larger amounts of information
• Experience working solo or as part of a team.
• Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, web browsers

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled in or completing graduate program
• Experience with literature review and synthesis
• Knowledge and experience with equity / justice topics
• Demonstrated interest in climate resilience issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Some knowledge of Great Lakes history or communities preferred
• Knowledge and experience with social science and/or community engagement preferred
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated

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 on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

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

This is a 12-week, full-time position (June-August). Exact dates are somewhat flexible depending on the availability of the successful candidate. This is a remote position.

The Nature Conservancy in NY envisions a landscape where floodplains and shorelines function naturally and dynamically, and people are safe from the impacts of storms, fluctuating water levels and eroding lands. Healthy ecosystems can provide multiple benefits to local communities, benefits that are increasingly important with changes in climate. We work to accomplish this vision by protecting floodplains and shorelines from new development and hardening as well as restoring natural function to degraded floodplains and shorelines, which often involves making way for water. Additionally, we aim to better understand how the decisions and impacts of climate decisions are distributed across the landscape on local communities.

The pay for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $27.75/hour. This 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.

To apply for job ID 55131, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.