Grazing Management Program Manager

USA The Nature Conservancy; Deutschland; Remote; USD 71.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Grazing Management Program Manager to enhance ecological outcomes in livestock grazing across the American West. The role involves building partnerships, managing complex projects, and developing strategies for conservation practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management and partnership development, with a BA/BS degree and at least 5 years in the conservation field. The salary range is approximately $71,000 – $93,000 for suitable candidates in the USA.

Leistungen

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in conservation practice or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience managing complex projects, including staffing and finances.
• Supervisory experience including leadership and performance management.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit and government.

Aufgaben

• Lead regional strategies for ecological improvements in livestock grazing.
• Build partnerships with agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and refine strategies for effectiveness.
• Work under minimal supervision in variable conditions.

Kenntnisse

Partnership development

Project management

Supervisory skills

Negotiation

Ausbildung

BA/BS degree

Jobbeschreibung

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Grazing Management Program Manager connects TNC’s working ranch projects and partnerships across the western United States to lead a complex regional strategy to demonstrate how community collaboration, technology, and public policy can improve ecological, social, economic outcomes for livestock grazing in Intermountain Rangelands. The Program Manager will lead a program with members from 7 western states on strategies that deploy virtual fencing and other technologies on large working ranches, further collaborative efforts on working lands and grazing lands with partners, and inform policy improvements to make public land management more effective and efficient in achieving conservation outcomes that work with rural communities and grazing economies. Working both internally and externally, the Grazing Management Program Manager will use effective communication, team building, and organizational skills to ensure the multistate grazing management team meets timeline goals and achieves strategic outcomes. The Program Manager will provide essential support to the team, including strategy refinement, key project progress tracking, and contract and funding development assistance.

The Program Manager will also build strong partnerships with other agencies, organizations, and stakeholders to further the development and demonstration of new restoration solutions that improve upon and leverage traditional models. The Program Manager will be a main point of contact with key government agencies, especially the Bureau of Land Management, other conservation organizations, and the academic community to identify opportunities and barriers to help improve grazing management practices and policy. This is a dynamic role that will adapt to the needs of the team, including by developing biome-wide restoration priorities and long-term conservation strategies, developing key partnerships with public and private organizations, communicating solutions and best practices, and assisting with identifying and applying for additional funding to sustain this work long-term.

This role will at times work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions. This role may also work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

This position will report to the TNC Western U.S. and Canada Division Sagebrush Sea Program Director.

We’re Looking for You:

If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our team as the Grazing Management Program Manager! This is an opportunity to grow an innovative conservation program, conserve biodiversity, and sustain livelihoods across the beautiful American West.

We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our work across our Division. Experience driving results through partnerships, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to build relationships and influence without management authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You’ll Bring:

• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice 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 and/or government agencies
• Experience negotiating.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of current trends and practices in rangeland management and public land livestock grazing economics.
• Experience working with federal or state land management agencies, especially Bureau of Land Management.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $71,000 – $93,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

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 a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 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. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

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

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.

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