Conservation Preserve Manager & Habitat Stewardship

The Nature Conservancy (All); Bristow (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Preserve Manager to lead the Pearl Jackson Crosstimbers Preserve program in Oklahoma. You will guide conservation strategies, supervise land stewards, and coordinate with partners to implement restoration, recreation planning, and public use access.

Applicants should have a BA/BS and 5+ years in natural resource management, plus experience negotiating complex agreements and managing budgets. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements and managing multiple projects.
• Supervisory experience including motivating and setting objectives.
• Knowledge of land management conservation practice and conservation science.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners and government entities.
• Experience communicating with the public and media in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage professional staff including performance management and development.
• Coordinate with state, federal, tribal and county partners and vendors.
• Prepare and manage budgets and fundraising targets.
• Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Make independent decisions under minimal supervision based on analysis.
• Work in varied weather, remote locations, and challenging terrain.

Skills

Staff management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & contracting

Conservation planning

Public speaking

Multilingual communication

Education

MA/MS in natural resources

BA/BS in natural resource management

Tools

Avenza Maps

Field Maps

ArcMap

Outlook

MS Teams

Zoom

Word/Excel

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Preserve Manager to lead the Pearl Jackson Crosstimbers Preserve program in Oklahoma. You will guide conservation strategies, supervise land stewards, and coordinate with partners to implement restoration, recreation planning, and public use access.

Applicants should have a BA/BS and 5+ years in natural resource management, plus experience negotiating complex agreements and managing budgets. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.