Northeast Division Director

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Northeast Division of the North America Region includes ten Business Units (West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania/Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine).  The Northeast Division has a combined annual budget of approximately $650M, 355 staff and annual fundraising of $40M. The Division Director facilitates cross-boundary approaches to significant conservation outcomes that have a tangible, lasting impact on the environment and the people that rely on it. Together, the Division develops and advances innovative solutions that address the systemic root causes of the challenges facing nature and people. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Division Director (“Director”) is the senior conservation leader and manager for the Conservancy’s Northeast Division of the North America Region. They lead the Division (made up of state Business Units, or “Chapters”) to advance The Nature Conservancy’s highest priorities through the TNC’s 2030 Goals, develop and ensure execution of project plans, raise funds, collaborate and engage volunteer trustees in cross border conservation, and develop emerging leaders. They add value by building and leading highly effective, nimble, teams that deliver tangible results at significant scale.

The Director exercises collaborative leadership to engage and execute across geographic (e.g., other Divisions, North America Region, Global) and programmatic boundaries and cultivates mutually beneficial agreements and relationships. They foster alignment, teamwork, collaboration, innovation, cooperation, team spirit, and synergy amongst the divisional leadership team. They invite and engage the differences each person has and leverages them for greater outcomes. They promote inclusion, a diverse workforce, diversity of thought, and shared ownership and commitment to the organization’s highest priorities. They provide demonstrated leadership in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and justice within the Northeast Division teams, strategies, and projects; among staff, trustees and volunteers; across the organization and with partners.

The Division Director holds the authority and is ultimately responsible for the financial performance and effective administration of the programs and projects within the Division. The Director actively manages the performance of Business Unit (BU) Leaders and holds them accountable for excellence in people and fiscal management, conservation and fundraising goals, compliance, and risk management. The Director works with BU Leaders to allocate financial and human resources across the organization by approving budgets and advancing organizational priorities which dictate private and public fundraising goals. They work closely with Chapter trustee/advisory boards to advance The Nature Conservancy’s strategies.

As one of the leading conservation spokespeople for the Conservancy, they fundraise with public and private donors and ensures that sufficient resources are available to achieve the Conservancy’s organizational goals. They represent the Conservancy internally and externally to an array of communities, partners, policy makers and other audiences, advocating for and raising the visibility of The Nature Conservancy. They lead the Northeast Leadership Council and Division teams, collectively creating a bold vision for the division and collaborating on innovative, cross-boundary projects and funding efforts that help maximize the Division’s collective contributions to realizing the Conservancy’s 2030 goals.

The Division Director reports to the North America Region Managing Director and is a member of the North America Leadership Council (NALC). As such, the Director plays a significant role in the strategic direction of the North America Region.

Success in the position will be demonstrated by:

•       Staff across the Division has a shared ownership of TNC’s 2030 Goals and is effectively collaborating to deliver maximum conservation impact.

•       Building and managing a large and high functioning team through organizational change and creating a culture that strikes an appropriate balance between achieving alignment with organizational priorities and encouraging innovation, local leadership and program delivery.

•       Continually increasing commitment of both division and regional resources (people and funding) to TNC’s priority conservation strategies and outcomes.

•       Engaged and diverse workforce in division and region (measured by Our TNC survey engagement scores and diversity statistics).

•       Advancing our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and applying DEI in operational and programmatic contexts.

•       Actively managing, coaching and developing a high-functioning group of Business Unit Leaders.

•       Increasing funding for strategies that advance TNC’s Global priority conservation outcomes.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? AT TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of “Work that You Can Believe in” where you can feel like you are helping to address the most pressing environmental issues and are making a difference every day.

We’re looking for a bold leader with strong experience in leading a high-functioning, diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication, listening and collaboration skills, while also being able to make hard, transparent decisions in a matrixed and sometimes ambiguous environment. The ideal candidate will also have the emotional intelligence and disposition to build trust and lead the organization forward in ways that are equitable, fair and inclusive, while also being willing/able to navigate difficult or potentially contentious conversations. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be an innovative, big picture thinker who can articulate and align the Northeast Division strategies, programs, and projects with the larger TNC organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $210,000 – $320,000 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. 

What You’ll Bring:

·      Bachelor’s degree in business, natural resource management or other relevant field and 12 years senior level experience or equivalent combination.

·      Experience in leading and managing a large multi-disciplinary team, including managing senior level leaders.

·      Experience in evaluating and/or negotiating complex, high profile or sensitive contracts and agreements.

·      Experience working with a variety of political, business, not for profit, and environmental sectors and with varied local communities in the North America Region.

·      Experience communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences including donors, board members, employees, outside partners, members of government or equivalent.

·      Experience in fundraising, including cultivation of major donors.

·      Fluency in English; excellent written and oral communication skills.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.

How to Apply:

Please apply to Job #54107 at www.nature.org/careers, or apply directly here. Submit required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons.

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Salary:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $210,000 – $320,000 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.

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. 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 orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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