Southern Ohio Conservation Program Lead

USA The Nature Conservancy; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with 8% employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Southern Ohio Program Manager to lead conservation projects, manage a multidisciplinary team, and ensure high-quality visitor experiences at Edge of Appalachia Preserve. The role emphasizes collaboration with government officials, local communities, and tribal partners to achieve measurable conservation outcomes.

Applicants should have a BA/BS and at least five years in conservation, with strong project management, supervisory experience, and proficiency in ArcGIS

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in conservation practice.
• Experience managing complex 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.
• Excellence in communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience with ArcGIS and ArcGIS Field Maps for data management.

Responsibilities

• Direct stewardship activities at Edge of Appalachia Preserve and other southern Ohio preserves.
• Direct spatial data management to ensure high-quality visitor experiences.
• Ensure compliance with Forest Stewardship Council certification standards.
• Manage a cohesive team including performance management and career development.
• Communicate conservation mission to government officials, local citizens and regional partners.
• Develop and manage budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and support fundraising and donor stewardship efforts.

Skills

BA/BS degree

5 years conservation experience

Project management

Supervisory experience

Partnership development

Excellent communication

ArcGIS and ArcGIS Field Maps

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Field Maps

Job description

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Southern Ohio Program Manager to lead conservation projects, manage a multidisciplinary team, and ensure high-quality visitor experiences at Edge of Appalachia Preserve. The role emphasizes collaboration with government officials, local communities, and tribal partners to achieve measurable conservation outcomes.

Applicants should have a BA/BS and at least five years in conservation, with strong project management, supervisory experience, and proficiency in ArcGIS