The Nature Conservancy · 16 hours ago
North America Agroforestry Program Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. The North America Agroforestry Program Manager will develop and implement strategies to accelerate the adoption of agroforestry in the U.S., managing a significant USDA grant and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote regenerative practices.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Lead, in close collaboration with strategic partners, the development and implementation of long-term, big-picture, innovative and disruptive U.S. agroforestry scaling plans and strategies
Seek and manage additional public and private funding opportunities for continued support of our agroforestry efforts
Cultivate strategic participation with a diverse array of farmers; landowners; conservation groups; federal and state agency staff; philanthropies; impact investors; ag lenders; and other priority entities to support U.S. agroforestry scaling efforts
Collaborate with Government Affairs staff on opportunities to engage and educate decision makers on agroforestry efforts and policy opportunities
Develop collaboration opportunities with multiple TNC business units and with existing strategies and programs advancing regenerative agriculture in crop systems and grazing lands
Lead all aspects of the project’s implementation efforts and collaborate with all internal and external project partners for execution of grant deliverables. Manage the Project Manager supporting the grant
Act as the main point of contact between TNC/the project and USDA. Lead tracking and reporting efforts of MRV activities, deliverables, and other project performance metrics
Coordinate the implementation of outreach and education events on demonstration farms with regional partners and activities that engage TNC membership, volunteers, and donors. Manage the development of agroforestry education and outreach assets
Geographic size and scope is that of a larger, complex business unit and/or a program that requires cross-boundary work and relationships
Supervises staff at remote locations
Establishes and maintains optimal performance standards within budget
Writes requests for proposal (RFPs) for grant/contract funding for program
Frequently makes independent strategic decisions based on analysis, ambiguous information and context
Negotiates complex agreements, in a political environment
May be responsible for leading or co-leading a whole system program
May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances
Travel expectations are no more than 25% of the time and may vary from external conferences, team retreats, and strategy planning with state chapters
Work hours may vary to coordinate with staff and partners in multiple time zones
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in agronomy, natural resources management, conservation, business, or other related field of study and 7 years' experience in agroforestry and/or other conservation practice or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
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
Experience presenting and communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means
Benefits
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
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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