Director of Science

The Nature Conservancy

Director of Science leading conservation strategies for Nevada and Utah Chapters. Promoting scientific approaches to enhance conservation and policy initiatives across these regions.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeReno • Nevada, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $103,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

guide Nevada and Utah Chapters in developing and deploying an evidence-based, scientific approach to inspire, inform, and shape their conservation and policy strategies.
promote positive outcomes for both nature and people within these states.
collaborate with other programs in the Western United States and Canada Division.
drive projects, supervise and mentor staff, and integrate an evidence-based, scientific approach to conservation planning.
establish collaborative multi-disciplinary scientific partnerships, and communicate effectively and persuasively.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing complex projects including project design, financial management, and accountability for outcomes.
Experience creating partnerships with conservation colleagues, agencies, and/or academic institutions.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals, original science papers, and/or synthesis papers.
Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
Strong familiarity with and understanding of climate change and its impacts on species, ecosystems, and people.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

conservation practiceproject designfinancial managementstatistical data analysisenvironmental data interpretationgrant writingresearch proposal writingpeer reviewed publicationsscientific paperssynthesis papers

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringcommunicationsupervisory skillspersuasivenesspartnership buildingproject managementaccountabilityinterpersonal skillsleadership

Certifications

BA/BS degree