The Nature Conservancy
Land Protection Director, Appalachians Program
The Nature Conservancy, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Land Protection Director, Appalachians Program
What We Can Achieve Together Scientists at The Nature Conservancy have mapped Resilient and Connected Network (RCN) of lands that, if conserved, will help biodiversity and human communities adapt and thrive as the climate changes. The Appalachians geography, which stretches from Alabama to Maine and into 3 Canadian provinces contains critical portions of this network in North America. The Appalachians (Apps) Protection Director leads or helps catalyze land conservation work focused on large and/or complex land protection projects across the Appalachians, one of the Conservancy’s four current global Focal Places for conservation of biodiversity and natural climate solutions. The Protection Director, working in concert with peers from states and the Appalachian Program, will focus on the largest and most important protection opportunities in this landscape, at a scale found in very few other places in the East. They will lead the Conservancy’s efforts to engage large landowners around conservation opportunities on holdings spanning multiple states. This position will be a member of the Appalachians Core team and will work closely with conservation strategy leads, the Appalachians Director, conservation and protection staff and fundraising staff. We’re Looking For You The Apps Protection Director works closely with corporations, private landowners and conservation partners to secure conservation easements, fee acquisitions, and other interests in land through the use of both traditional and innovative land conservation tools. What You’ll Bring BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and 5 years of related work experience in conservation, real estate, fundraising or other related experience. Familiarity with real estate appraisals and the appraisal process. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in managing multiple projects and timelines. Experience negotiating complex agreements. Experience developing partnerships (partners, community, government). Experience leading and inspiring teams. Skilled at leading without specific authority and in a matrixed organization. Experience working with computers, including database management. Desired Qualifications BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and 5 years of related work experience in conservation, real estate, fundraising or other related experience. Familiarity with real estate appraisals and the appraisal process. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in managing multiple projects and timelines. Experience negotiating complex agreements. Experience developing partnerships (partners, community, government). Experience leading and inspiring teams. Skilled at leading without specific authority and in a matrixed organization. Experience working with computers, including database management. This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with
TNC’s Auto Safety Program . Salary Information The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $75,000 – $120,700 annually. Who We Are The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. What We Bring 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. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
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What We Can Achieve Together Scientists at The Nature Conservancy have mapped Resilient and Connected Network (RCN) of lands that, if conserved, will help biodiversity and human communities adapt and thrive as the climate changes. The Appalachians geography, which stretches from Alabama to Maine and into 3 Canadian provinces contains critical portions of this network in North America. The Appalachians (Apps) Protection Director leads or helps catalyze land conservation work focused on large and/or complex land protection projects across the Appalachians, one of the Conservancy’s four current global Focal Places for conservation of biodiversity and natural climate solutions. The Protection Director, working in concert with peers from states and the Appalachian Program, will focus on the largest and most important protection opportunities in this landscape, at a scale found in very few other places in the East. They will lead the Conservancy’s efforts to engage large landowners around conservation opportunities on holdings spanning multiple states. This position will be a member of the Appalachians Core team and will work closely with conservation strategy leads, the Appalachians Director, conservation and protection staff and fundraising staff. We’re Looking For You The Apps Protection Director works closely with corporations, private landowners and conservation partners to secure conservation easements, fee acquisitions, and other interests in land through the use of both traditional and innovative land conservation tools. What You’ll Bring BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and 5 years of related work experience in conservation, real estate, fundraising or other related experience. Familiarity with real estate appraisals and the appraisal process. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in managing multiple projects and timelines. Experience negotiating complex agreements. Experience developing partnerships (partners, community, government). Experience leading and inspiring teams. Skilled at leading without specific authority and in a matrixed organization. Experience working with computers, including database management. Desired Qualifications BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and 5 years of related work experience in conservation, real estate, fundraising or other related experience. Familiarity with real estate appraisals and the appraisal process. Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in managing multiple projects and timelines. Experience negotiating complex agreements. Experience developing partnerships (partners, community, government). Experience leading and inspiring teams. Skilled at leading without specific authority and in a matrixed organization. Experience working with computers, including database management. This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with
TNC’s Auto Safety Program . Salary Information The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $75,000 – $120,700 annually. Who We Are The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. What We Bring 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. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
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