Coastal Partnerships Manager

The Nature Conservancy

Coastal Partnerships & Projects Manager creating conditions for coastal resilience in Massachusetts. Collaborating with municipalities and stakeholders on habitat restoration and conservation initiatives.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote - Massachusetts • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget management, funding proposal development, and stakeholder coordination for land protection and coastal ecosystem projects. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effectively engaging with diverse partners and managing project deliverables.

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Project ManagementNatural Resource ManagementBudget ManagementFunding Proposal DevelopmentStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Natural Resource ManagementHabitat RestorationLand ProtectionCoastal Ecosystem ProcessesProject PlanningBudget ManagementFinancial TrackingContract ManagementProposal DevelopmentProject Deliverables Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Land TrustNGOMunicipal AgencyState AgencyFederal AgencyCommunity EngagementPublic Grant SolicitationFunding AcquisitionCoastal NBS ProjectsProject Life Cycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage relationships and complex partnerships including municipal, state, and federal agency staff, land trust and NGO staff, community members, contractors, researchers, and TNC staff at multiple scales of the organization.
Schedule, plan, effectively facilitate, and follow up with groups, large and small.
Coordinate and gain cooperation from governmental and non-governmental partners to advance specific land protection and coastal NBS projects.
Support identifying and securing funding for land acquisition and restoration, including developing funding proposals or responding to public grant solicitations.
Manage budgets, public and private fundraising, financial tracking and reporting, contracts, and vendors.
Engage in conceptual project planning including the development of budget estimates, supply and logistics requirements, and projected timelines.
Coordinate and synchronize project activities across multiple partners and stakeholder groups to achieve project objectives within a project’s life cycle.
Develop detailed scopes of work and proposal requests for all required contract support.
Identify, define, track, execute, and report on project deliverables.
Under minimal supervision, make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience in natural resource management, habitat restoration, land protection, coastal ecosystem processes, or policy.
Demonstrated project management experience including managing multiple/various activities and deadlines.
Impeccable organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience working across teams and communicating tactfully with a wide range of people.
Experience working within/managing budgets and contracts.
Requires a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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