Posted in Government about 4 hours ago.
Type: Full Time
Location: MAITLAND, Florida
OFFICE LOCATION
USA
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The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
The Climate and Energy Project Manager will support the North America Climate Mitigation Program over the next two years. The Nature Conservancy's North America Climate Mitigation Program, which consists of three strategies - US Climate Policy, Natural Climate Solutions, and Renewable Energy Deployment - is working to advance durable, equitable, science-based policies and practices that enable net-zero future by mid-century.
The Climate and Energy Project Manager will be responsible for operational and project management support necessary to achieve TNC's North America Climate Mitigation Program policy and practice goals. This position will primarily support project management for the Renewable Energy Deployment strategy including signature projects such as Site Renewables Right and Mining the Sun. They will also provide project management support for the overall North America Climate Mitigation Program. They will be responsible for project management functions, including team coordination and support, grant, and contract management in compliance with TNC's procurement and compliance policies, coordinating internal and external reporting efforts, development of program materials, communications coordination, and discrete project management. This work is carried out in coordination with North America Policy & Government Relations and other teams in the North America Region and is accomplished primarily through internal interactions with TNC business units and external interactions with partner organizations and vendors.
The Climate and Energy Project Manager will perform project management functions as part of the renewable energy strategy team, including managing team agendas and organizing speakers, developing and managing project workplans, undertaking research and outreach to business units to support program reporting and tracking, leading grant and contract management activities, and other related functions. They will develop and track project and team budgets, metrics, and schedules in collaboration with the renewable energy deployment strategy leads, program management staff, and other key team members. They will critically assess project scope and objectives, ensuring all risks and dependencies are addressed in the project plan to deliver successful project results that support the fulfillment of the objectives. The Climate and Energy Project Manager will collaboratively solve complex problems and obtain go/no-go decisions at all project decision points from the Project Lead or Sponsor and identify and obtain approval for project deliverables from the appropriate staff or teams. Throughout the project lifecycle, they will monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, and communicate project status information to all stakeholders. They will track, maintain, and report on key data, trends, best practices related to the scope and priorities of TNC's North America Climate Mitigation Program.
We're looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
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Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy's North America Climate Mitigation Program is integral to this effort. The North America Climate Mitigation Program is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success. This position reports to the Renewable Energy Team Lead within the North America Climate Mitigation Program.
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $65,500 - $98,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
To apply for job ID 55836, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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 culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
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