Spatial Conservation Science Program Coordinator (Flexible Location)

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The location for this role is flexible where TNC is already an established entity with a preference for applicants that can work primarily within the U.S. Mountain Time Zone.

Who We Are

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor .

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

What We Can Achieve Together

As the Spatial Conservation Science (SCS) Program Coordinator for Global Science, this position will support the Director of Spatial Conservation Science and collaborate with the SCS team to advance integrating spatial science tools, data-driven methods, and collaborative planning approaches to promote effective, equitable, and sustainable protection and management of landscapes and seascapes. The Program Coordinator will play a key role in project management and coordinating strategic initiatives, opportunities, relationships between SCS/Global Science and other teams within and outside TNC who work on biodiversity-inclusive spatial conservation projects. This person will be a central point of contact for both internal and external partners to advance innovative spatial conservation initiatives, develop community networks, and promote knowledge sharing across scientists and practitioners. They will also play critical role in strategic planning, work planning, fundraising, budgets, and general operations for the SCS team. They will enable the SCS team to meet administrative requirements based on knowledge of policies and procedures. They will implement processes and practices to increase program effectiveness and improve workflow and assist the team in making decisions and solving problems, including project management, scheduling, communications support, science project support, and coordination activities.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC, we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in and where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone who can serve as a SCS Program Coordinator to manage and support multiple diverse spatial conservation initiatives and tasks. Strong communication skills, organizational skills, detail-oriented, technical proficiency, project management of applied science projects (from conception to successful completion), and adaptability to shifting needs and priorities are key requirements for this role. Ability to work effectively in complex matrix organization environment, in remote setting, both independently and as part of a team, and with diverse and multicultural teams across time zones.

The SCS Program Coordinator will be responsible for multiple tasks related to program management, coordination, and science project support, and will help the team connect the intellectual dots with the functional practices needed to execute new and emergent projects and programs.

Coordination And Management

• Manage workflow and enable effective communication and coordination among SCS team, Global Science members, and other business units and external partners.
• Coordinate the work of virtual, cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams towards desired program and project outcomes.
• Provide administrative and facilitation support for scheduling and organizing virtual and in-person team meetings, project calls, events, webinars, and working groups.
• Coordinate and manage development and execution of contracts on behalf of the SCS team.
• Co-design and manage existing and new spatial science projects including developing and drafting concept notes, expressions of interest for leadership and funders, grant proposals, detailed workplans with smart goals, timelines, budgets, reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Create comprehensive work plans for new projects and monitor and pursue action items that support a Highly Effective Teams culture, utilizing tools like Smartsheets.
• Partner with global, regional, & country teams to systematize & track metrics that gauge project progress and outcomes.
• Create reports and outreach materials on project relevance, progress, and impact to TNC and project partners.
• (Co)lead the writing of grant proposals and fundraising activities.
  
  

Spatial Analysis And Project Support

• Support the SCS team in identifying, evaluating, organizing, and synthesizing scientific information needed for projects and reports.
• Assist with collation, analysis, interpretation, and managing geospatial data using ArcGIS, program R, or similar geospatial tools.
• Create publication quality maps using ArcGIS Online software and related geospatial tools.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, scientific papers, and presentations.
• Manage and curate materials to support science communications, including blogs, newsletters, presentations, executive summaries, and press releases.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelors degree and 3 years experience in conservation biology, ecology, spatial sciences or other relevant practice, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in simultaneously managing multiple applied science projects, including team management, work planning, scheduling, and distributing team tasks, reporting, and finances (e.g., budgeting, managing expenses) under deadlines.
• Experience in managing staff and supporting team performance, including mentoring, motivating, leading, setting objectives and progress reporting.
• Experience in meeting facilitation and workshop coordination.
• Proficiency in project management software, particularly Smartsheets and Microsoft teams.
• Experience in facilitating online collaboration using mind mapping and visual collaboration software and tools, particularly Miro or Mural.
• Experience in partnership development with research institutions, non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations, industry, community groups, and government agencies.
• Experience in writing technical reports, science outreach materials, scientific papers, and grant proposals.
• Being willing to travel between two to seven weeks per year locally, regionally, and internationally as required to meet project and strategy needs. We prioritize virtual engagement but recognize that some program activities and projects may require travel.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in conservation biology, ecology, spatial sciences or other similar subjects.
• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
• PMP (or other) Certification in project management, with preferred certification in Smartsheet.
• Experience with TNC’s Highly Effective Teams approach and tools.
• Experience in cartography, collating, manipulating, and producing spatial maps for enabling collaboration, communicating and sharing of spatial data using GIS or other similar geospatial tools.
• Experience in using reference management (ReadCube, Endnote) software for science papers.
• Knowledge about the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation.
• Familiarity with the Open Science Framework, particularly the OSF tools.
• Experience managing, analyzing or interpretating geospatial and biodiversity data using software such as Program R or Python.
• Experience in training, mentoring or education.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including ability to negotiate, influence, persuade, and defuse.
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural work experience.
  
  

What We Bring

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

SALARY INFORMATION

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S.-based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $70,000-$90,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55706, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.