Job ID: 53406
Location: All International
Full/Part Time:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
The location of this position is flexible to all locations where The Nature Conservancy is registered to do business. Arlington, VA is TNC’s headquarters.
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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
The Science Program Specialist manages research projects and assists with science planning and communications for both external partnerships with research collaborators and internal partnerships with scientists across the Provide Food and Water Global Program.
The Science Program Specialist also works with the Provide Food and Water science leadership to manage and advance scientific collaboration and support the development and maintenance of partnerships with other scientists and institutions to achieve Provide Food and Water strategic outcomes. They will act as a bridge between global and local team staff that have expertise in agriculture, climate, fisheries, aquaculture, and water systems management, sharing resources and surfacing emerging areas of concern. They will act as a liaison to operations teams including contracts and finance to facilitate smooth project implementation. They will assist in conducting horizon scanning exercises to identify emerging scientific issues relevant to TNC and surface critical scientific issues within the Conservancy. The Science Program Specialist also works with food and water science leads to develop and conduct strategy and decision-relevant research, including synthetic data or literature reviews and other quantitative and qualitative analyses. They may be called on to support research and proposal design and development as applicable. They will help to ensure the scientists of the global program are fully informed of the resources, programs and capacities offered by the One Conservancy Science program.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU
We’re looking for a new science team member who is highly collaborative, skilled in developing and nurturing relationships with Conservancy scientists and partners, and adept at managing multiple research projects. The successful candidate will work effectively independently and collaboratively in a fast- paced, highly matrixed organization; and be adaptable to shifting needs and priorities. This person will be a compelling communicator, organized, and skilled at synthesizing information for different audiences. We seek someone who is deeply curious – about people, agricultural systems, food and water systems, regenerative solutions, science, conservation – and who takes the initiative to connect with others and explore new areas.
This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- BA/BS and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., academic researchers, government officials, internal scientists, and conservation practitioners.
- Experience working with a wide range of people.
- Excellent communication skills via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
- Experience with science communications.
- Experience collaborating with diverse teams.
- Experience moving between different science-based subject matter areas.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience with organization and attention to details.
- Experience preparing reports of findings.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in natural resources management, food production systems, ecology, or conservation-related field Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
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.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 53406, 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.
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.
Where legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect against COVID-19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to comply with this requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption.
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.
