Missouri Conservation Leader & Strategy Director

The Nature Conservancy (All); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri State Director at The Nature Conservancy leads conservation strategy, philanthropy, and external partnerships across Missouri, overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget and a team of senior staff.

They report to the Great Plains Division Director and work with state agencies, academic institutions, and local organizations to advance TNC’s mission, with travel up to 40% and relocation to Missouri if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in conservation, nonprofit, advocacy, or related fields.
• Extensive management experience with the ability to motivate and evaluate a large, multi-disciplinary team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in the operating unit’s language if not English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences including donors and boards.
• Experience in fundraising and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, inspire, and motivate a diverse team to achieve organizational goals.
• Oversee conservation, policy, fundraising, and operations plans for Missouri.
• Create a culture of trust, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Act as a key fundraiser by engaging donors, corporations, and foundations.
• Engage and empower a volunteer Board of Trustees and maintain partnerships with leaders and agencies.
• Represent TNC to community leaders, partners, and academia to build collaborations.
• Ensure financial sustainability and adherence to budgets and legal standards.
• Collaborate within the Great Plains Division Leadership Team to set priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Budget management

Communication

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Missouri State Director at The Nature Conservancy leads conservation strategy, philanthropy, and external partnerships across Missouri, overseeing a multi-million-dollar budget and a team of senior staff.

They report to the Great Plains Division Director and work with state agencies, academic institutions, and local organizations to advance TNC’s mission, with travel up to 40% and relocation to Missouri if needed.