Critical Lands Coordinator, Rochester, Job Opportunity at The Nature Conservancy in

Post:Critical Lands Coordinator, Rochester, 
Organization:The Nature Conservancy
Location:New York State, United States
OFFICE LOCATION
Rochester, New York (NY)
ABOUT USThe 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. TNC

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The Critical Lands Coordinator develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for chapter, state and regional priorities. S/he may provide technical leadership and support to the region, state and chapter. This may include one or more of the following functions:
•     Employs a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities.
•     Secures public and private financial support for transactions and projects.
•     Applies knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs.
•     Addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species.
•     Coordinates community support to ensure project success.
•     Fosters cross-site learning among a diverse conservation community.
•     Supplies whole system and ecoregional planning teams with information for site portfolios.
•     Develops and implements conservation strategies to protect and restore lands and waters.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

•     BA/BS, in law, business, finance, environmental policy, or environmental sciences and 5 years of experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•     Experience negotiating complex agreements.
•     Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
•     Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
•     Experience in GIS.

BENEFITS

• The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC

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