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Climate Director Position Description<\/p>\n
JOB TITLE External Affairs Advisor II
\nJOB FAMILY External Affairs
\nJOB NUMBER 200070
\nSALARY GRADE 9
\nSTATUS Salaried
\nSUPERVISOR Director of Conservation
\nLOCATION Seattle, WA
\nDATE March 2020<\/p>\n
ABOUT US<\/p>\n
Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org<\/a> or follow @nature_press on Twitter.<\/p>\n The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.<\/p>\n YOUR POSITION WITH TNC<\/p>\n The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Washington works to create a world where people thrive. We are launching a multi-faceted, multi-year effort to reduce carbon emissions in Washington State, elevate the role of Natural Climate Solutions, and integrate TNC\u2019s expertise in landscape resilience and adaptation into a compelling strategic initiative that engages a diverse array of communities and sectors, including rural and tribal communities. The Climate Director will hone and implement a strategic program of work that builds on TNC\u2019s growing role as a leader in tackling climate change. They will work with diverse partners including community-based organizations, landowners, agencies, tribes, and businesses to build support for the climate movement and to deploy expertise to shape climate policy at the local, state, and regional levels. They are a leading advocate for climate strategies within the Conservancy and with external partners and policy makers.<\/p>\n ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<\/p>\n 1. Climate Strategy Leadership (40%) 2. Community Outreach and Partner Engagement (60%) RESPONSIBILITES & SCOPE<\/p>\n Level of Position: Senior level position with independent strategic decision-making; Manages team and annual budget<\/p>\n Within the scope of the position, the Climate Director will: Work Environment and Schedule MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience directing a major program or project of strategic importance, including management\/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams, contracts, and budgets DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n \u2022 Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated SALARY INFORMATION<\/p>\n Estimated starting salary: $114,000 – $124,000 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n TO APPLY<\/p>\n Visit www.nature.org\/careers<\/a> and apply online with cover letter and resume to job 48956 or apply directly here. All resumes and required cover letters must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy\u2019s online application system. The application deadline is September 28, 2020 at 8:59 PM PST. If you experience technical problems with the site or application process, please contact applyhelp@tnc.org<\/a> and include the job opening ID.<\/p>\n ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES:<\/p>\n Builds Relationships Collaboration & Teamwork Communicates Authentically Develops Others Leverages Difference Systems Leadership This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.<\/p>\n 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 cultures. 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\n\u2022 Shape and communicate a bold strategic vision for TNC as a leading organization in the effort to tackle climate change in Washington and as a leader in the Pacific Northwest region
\n\u2022 Design and lead implementation of climate change mitigation strategies for TNC in Washington, including implementation of Natural Climate Solutions strategies in alignment with TNC\u2019s North America and global priorities
\n\u2022 Shape TNC\u2019s climate strategy to live into our organizational values including diversity, equity, and inclusion, and so that we are engaging new partners such as rural interests who are not currently well represented in the climate dialogue
\n\u2022 Engage across conservation, marketing, government relations, philanthropy, and science teams to ensure information flow, coordination and synergy between TNC\u2019s climate work and the work of other core programs
\n\u2022 Supervise one employee and an annual budget, manage a matrixed team across multiple programs<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Develop and lead TNC Washington\u2019s strategic outreach to partners and communities to strengthen support for actionable and transformative climate policies
\n\u2022 Build partnerships and connections with rural communities, communities of color, environmental justice, and other climate impacted communities to create durable and lasting solutions
\n\u2022 Build and strengthen partnerships with tribes and governments
\n\u2022 Engage with media (print, radio, TV, social) to provide expert opinion, articulate TNC\u2019s positions, and raise awareness for TNC\u2019s climate program and for solutions<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Participate in leading implementation of WA\u2019s strategic plan
\n\u2022 Frequently make strategic decisions based on analysis, ambiguous information and context
\n\u2022 Create, build, and maintain effective partnerships with agency partners, tribal governments
\n\u2022 Support development of private and public funding proposals to support strategy implementation
\n\u2022 Negotiate complex agreements in a political environment
\n\u2022 Work primarily in Washington State, with collaboration with neighboring states and on some national opportunities<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Work is generally performed in a professional office environment and involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and\/or strain
\n\u2022 Willingness to travel frequently within Washington State and occasionally to meetings in other U.S. locations
\n\u2022 Work long and\/or flexible hours as needed, including evening and weekend hours when required<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in political science, environmental policy, business or related field or equivalent combination of education\/experience and 6 years of senior level experience
\n\u2022 Experience working across teams in a matrixed setting
\n\u2022 Experience working with donors, the public, media, elected officials, and with people from many different and diverse backgrounds and experiences
\n\u2022 Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements
\n\u2022 Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups, and\/or government agencies and tribes
\n\u2022 Experience with written and verbal communication, including delivering presentations
\n\u2022 Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 7+ years\u2019 experience influencing, developing, and implementing greenhouse gas reduction strategies (policies, practices, campaigns) or equivalent combination of education and experience
\n\u2022 Knowledge of current trends and practices in Washington, the Pacific Northwest region, and nationwide pertaining to climate policy and\u00a0 initiatives
\n\u2022 Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means
\n\u2022 Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff
\n\u2022 Politically savvy
\n\u2022 Fundraising experience, including donor engagement and cultivation
\n\u2022 Ability to commit to TNC\u2019s Code of Conduct and to organizational goals around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion<\/p>\n
\nBuilds productive relationships by interacting with others in ways that enhance mutual trust and commitment.<\/p>\n
\nWorks collaboratively with stakeholders across levels, geographies, backgrounds, and cultures to improve decisions, strengthen commitment, and be more effective.<\/p>\n
\nCommunicates proactively and in a timely manner to share information, persuade, and influence with the appropriate level of detail, tone, and opportunities for feedback.<\/p>\n
\nTakes ownership to help develop others\u2019 skills, behaviors, and mindsets to help them maximize their workplace contributions.<\/p>\n
\nDemonstrates commitment to harnessing the power of differences strategically; consistently sees, learns from, and takes strategic action related to difference; and demonstrates the self-awareness and behaviors to work across differences of identity and power respectfully and effectively with all stakeholder. Actively seeks to build and retain a diverse workforce and fosters an equitable inclusive workplace by drawing upon diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n
\nThinks and acts from a broad perspective with a long-term view and an understanding of 1) the dynamic nature of large-scale challenges and 2) the need for integrating five key practices: skillfully engaging appropriate people; providing a clear process for change; taking a holistic view of situations; focusing on a small number of strategic actions, while learning from and adapting them over time; and being aware of how one\u2019s own thinking or patterns of behavior may be limiting change.<\/p>\n