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OFFICE LOCATION Texas, United States

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This position is based in Texas and may work out of a home and/or TNC office within the state of Texas.

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The Nature and Energy Program Director will build key strategic partnerships with all levels of government as well as leaders in the private sector to identify and advance needed policy, incentives and market shifts, and partner with philanthropy leadership to ensure a sustainable funding stream for this work. They will coordinate with other conservation leaders within TNC and collaborate closely with government affairs/policy, science, and development teams to develop specific approaches that will yield sustainable, durable, conservation outcomes, including advising on and analyzing the development of market-based ecosystem service incentives. They will conduct analyses and build strategic scientific and technical capacities, develop relationships with key public and private entities and solve technical problems, address barriers, and serve as an expert to communicate solutions and best practices. They will work to garner more widespread support from communities, governments, private companies, and others for the value and co-benefits of nature as a mitigation and adaptation strategy in current practices and in the clean energy transition.

Roles & Responsibilities

Report to the Director of Landscape Initiatives and collaborate, as part of a matrixed organization, within the Texas chapter, Great Plains division and North American region. Lead refinement and implementation of chapter and division strategies, building on an existing body of work as well as existing partnerships to advance the chapter's contribution to climate mitigation, adaptation and clean energy transition programs that align with organizational goals and key outcomes, and strengthen TNC's role as an effective, credible partner on nature-positive climate solutions. Ensure Texas' Nature and Energy program is coordinated to contribute to the goals of the Great Plains Division and the North America Natural Climate Solutions and Clean Energy Transition programs to ensure maximum consistency, value, and leverage occurs. Build respectful, equitable and inclusive partnerships with climate impacted communities to ensure this work has breadth and standing within the broader climate work ongoing in Texas and in the division and to create durable and lasting solutions. Supervise staff, promote TNC's code of conduct, values and promote a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment for team members. Serve as a climate and clean energy policy advisor to the chapter, coordinates with policy teams to advocate for policy conditions that will facilitate use of natural climate solutions and other nature-positive approaches including participating in legislative and regulatory/rule-making analyses and forums, as requested. Serves on the TX Chapter Conservation Leadership Team. Explore and test ideas for removing obstacles to the rapid deployment of natural climate solutions, nature-positive approaches, and clean energy transition strategies by governments and communities to maximize co-benefits to public health, community resilience, hazard mitigation, quality of life, biodiversity, agricultural productivity, water quality and quantity, recreation, and others. Conduct detailed economic analyses to determine the cost-effectiveness of climate change mitigation; investigate additional incentives to action; and co-benefits to determine the return-on-investment or net economic benefit of project opportunities. Develop and manage the budget for the program's work in TNC Texas, ensuring alignment with other program leads; manage contracts and grants. Assist TNC's fundraising team by developing materials and reviewing donor communications as well as assisting with proposal development and donor engagement. Make independent decisions based on analysis, ex erience, and context, foreseeing risk and proactively seeking advice as needed.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.

We're looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Join us!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING BA/BS degree and 7 years' experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners. Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance. Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies. Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.

WHAT WE BRING 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