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 are looking for someone with a strong social-science background who understands the needs and challenges of Connecticut cities, such as flooding, urban heat, and air pollution, and has ambition to implement nature-based solutions, like expanding urban forests, to help address these challenges. We’re looking for someone who will demonstrate understanding of the socio-ecological opportunities and challenges in Connecticut and approach conservation decisions with a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice lens.
The Network Manager will be an integral member of The Nature Conservancy – Connecticut Urban Conservation team. Our vision is to achieve greener, more resilient cities in Connecticut through the expansion of the urban forest and canopy cover within the communities where we work. The vision is to address inequities in access to nature in Connecticut cities through meaningful engagement and
collaboration with the community at large, anchor institutions, and other stakeholders implementing impactful conservation efforts. Come join TNC and apply today!
• BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
• Real estate license (if required).
• Experience with principles of land acquisition.
• Experience in training and curriculum design.