Tribal Partnerships & Conservation Lead

USA The Nature Conservancy; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with 8% employer match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Job summary

The Indigenous Partnerships Specialist at The Nature Conservancy focuses on developing and advancing Tribal engagement with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities in Nebraska to support conservation priorities.

You will work with TNC’s conservation teams and Indigenous rights relations groups to advise, partner, and lead programs, traveling up to 50% as needed to foster collaborative efforts and ensure culturally appropriate engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in natural resource management or related field.
• Experience working with Tribal Nations/Indigenous communities.
• Strong relationship-building and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance Tribal engagement strategy, plans, and programs.
• Advise and partner with internal teams on Tribal priority areas.
• Build and maintain relationships with a variety of Tribal and non-Tribal partners.
• Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

Skills

Tribal engagement

Relationship building

Communication English

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management

Tools

Word

Excel

Web browsers

Job description

The Indigenous Partnerships Specialist at The Nature Conservancy focuses on developing and advancing Tribal engagement with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities in Nebraska to support conservation priorities.

You will work with TNC’s conservation teams and Indigenous rights relations groups to advise, partner, and lead programs, traveling up to 50% as needed to foster collaborative efforts and ensure culturally appropriate engagement.