Pennsylvania & Delaware Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy

Posted by The Nature Conservancy on January 7, 2020

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit http://www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

In Pennsylvania, this has translated into a range of discrete TNC programs, preserves and managed lands that advance the health of forest and river ecosystems. The organization also tackles conservation issues in urban settings from within the heart of Pennsylvania’s largest cities, including mitigating impact of stormwater run-off on urban river systems and conserving urban green spaces and habitat. Particular statewide emphasis is given to the forest ecosystem of the Central Appalachians, watershed management and restoring flow to the state’s three great river systems, and on the downstream impact upon the Chesapeake ecosystem. TNC has directly contributed to nearly 100k acres protected in the state to date, of which 82k are managed by TNC and a further 68k bound by other agreements. 40 staff are located in Harrisburg, Long Pond, Conshohocken, Williamsport and Philadelphia, supported by a board of trustees and 31,000 members. The Pennsylvania chapter has an annual budget of $6.5 million.

TNC recognizes the need to dramatically increase engagement and relevance among diverse communities, particularly among communities of color. TNC is also deeply committed to building a strong culture of philanthropy that engages ALL staff and board members in active solicitation of donor support for transformative conservation that reaches across state boundaries.

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

TNC seeks an accomplished executive to diversify public and donor support for the organization’s conservation initiatives across Pennsylvania and Delaware, the Mid-Atlantic/Central Appalachians division, North America and internationally.

In Pennsylvania and Delaware, this has translated into a range of discrete programs, preserves and managed lands that advance the health of the region’s forests, rivers, cities, and coasts. The organization also tackles conservation issues in urban settings from within the heart of Pennsylvania and Delaware’s largest cities, including mitigating the impact of stormwater run-off on urban river systems and conserving urban green spaces and habitat. Particular emphasis is given to the forest ecosystem of the Central Appalachians, watershed management and restoring flow to river systems, and on the downstream impact upon the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. About 130,000 acres have been protected in these two states by TNC, of which 77k are currently managed by the PA/DE Chapter. 50 staff are located in Wilmington and Milton, Delaware, and Harrisburg, Long Pond, Conshohocken, Williamsport and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania supported by a board of trustees and 33,000 members. The PA/DE Chapter has an annual budget of $8 million.

TNC recognizes the need to dramatically increase engagement and relevance among diverse communities, particularly among communities of color. TNC is also deeply committed to building a strong culture of philanthropy that engages ALL staff and board members in active solicitation of donor support for transformative conservation that reaches across state boundaries.

Read more and apply here: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/