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Associate Director of Forest Programs: Natural Climate Solutions, The Nature Conservancy Organization/Grantor: The Nature Conservancy Position/Title/Fund: Associate Director of Forest Programs: Natural Climate Solutions Type/Term: Full-time, Permanent Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Salary: $64,000-$90,000 annually Description: 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. Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Are you a passionate, motivated problem solver inspired and guided by science? Then join us! Our Growing, dynamic forest team doesn’t just plant trees, we grow forests. The iconic forested ecosystems of MN connect us to all living things and to each other. Your role will protect and support these incredible places. We work with communities and stakeholders to mitigate the impacts of climate change, increase the resilience of natural infrastructure and sustain biodiversity. From the Mississippi Headwaters, prairie streams of Western South Dakota, North Shore of Lake Superior to the Rivers of the Driftless Area, the Tri-State (MN, ND, SD) team is dedicated to conserving the natural resources and protecting and restoring the forest ecosystems that make our region unique. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. Based in Minneapolis, our office overlooks the Mississippi River, is across from Gold Medal Park, and within short distance to bike and pedestrian paths/trails and other conveniences. We provide complimentary, heated underground parking. Other locations in central or southeast Minnesota may be negotiable. We also offer a hybrid work environment with opportunity to collaborate in person in office and remotely. Frequent travel and occasional evening and weekend hours will be expected. This position may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Responsibilities : As the Associate Director of Forest Carbon Stewardship Programs: Natural Climate Solutions, you will direct major components of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota’s Forest Strategy and Stewardship Program. Emphasis will be on building partnerships and fundraising for reforestation on private and tribal lands in Minnesota, overseeing our Family Forest Carbon strategy, and overseeing efforts to increase seedling supply. You will assist the Forest Strategy and Stewardship Director with aspects of science, government and community relations for the Chapter and works across Business Units on some projects. The position also complements and coordinates with the Associate Director of Forest Programs: Resilience Forestry, and serves as a principle contact to government agencies, and other conservation organizations. You will establish the Conservancy as a major conservation partner for forest resources, define conservation priorities related to forest ecosystems, lead and manage a team which supports and improves conservation efforts, and build strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field. You will develop key partnerships with public & private organizations to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices. You will develop innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools , and frameworks to address the natural system needs, while engaging community support for local conservation efforts. You will be able to negotiate complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect natural communities and develop and implement conservation strategies. Qualifications : BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resources conservation or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, workloads and finances under deadlines. Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance. Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, tribal organizations, and/or government agencies. Problem solving skills. Demonstrated experience influencing, developing, and implementing conservation or natural resource policy and plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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