The Nature Conservancy

Director of Coastal Programs

The Nature Conservancy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $127,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Establish the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within New Jersey’s coastal communities.
  • Define and direct implementation of NJ’s Coastal conservation strategic plan.
  • Develop key partnerships with public and private organizations.
  • Ensure implementation of natural and nature-based solutions in coastal communities.
  • Develop and direct a team of multi-disciplinary staff to implement strategies that advance New Jersey’s Coastal Program.
  • Direct the implementation and adaptive management of the chapter's coastal strategic plan, focusing on the conservation and management of coastal ecosystems.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
  • Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
  • Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
  • Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
  • Experience negotiating.
Benefits
  • Health care benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
conservation practiceproject managementfinancial managementpartnership developmentfundraisingnegotiation
Soft Skills
supervisory experiencemotivatingleadingsetting objectivesmanaging performance
Certifications
BA/BS degree