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The Nature Conservancy NM Conservation Planner - 56214-KS in Topeka, Kansas
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OFFICE LOCATION
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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\ WHO WE ARE
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 acommitment to diversityand 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 ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.
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.\"
\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Conservation Planner (Planner) provides technical leadership and support to the New Mexico business unit and plans and directs collaborative conservation planning projects. The Planner addresses critical threats to natural systems by collaborating with other TNC staff, developing relationships with local communities and rightsholder groups, and working closely with other agencies, universities, and organizations to research, gather, and synthesize data to develop conservation strategies and action plans that influence land management at the landscape, state-wide, and regional scales. Large-landscape projects supported by the Planner may include the Rio Grande Water Fund, Southern High Plains Initiative, Western Dry Forests & Fire Program, Colorado River Program, healthy country planning with Indigenous nations, and statewide assessments of wetlands, forests, and acequias.
The Planner may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. The position is a hybrid position that will require time to be spent working from the Santa Fe office. This position will require travel regularly to Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Taos.
\ 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 and where you can know you are making a difference every day. We\'re looking for someone with experience building relationships with and learning from local partners, ecologists, social scientists, and government employees, writing project reports, and using GIS software. The candidate should have strong communication and collaboration skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to and shape all the New Mexico business unit conservation programs including supporting our forests, freshwater, lands, indigenous partnerships, and climate strategies.
\ WHAT YOU\'LL BRING
- Bachelor\'s degree and 3 years\' experience in planning, geography, forestry, natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience engaging rightsholders and subject matter experts to increase the knowledge and understanding of socioecological systems and ability to work within those systems to achieve conservation outcomes.
- Experience using GIS software to analyze data and create maps.
- Relationship-building and facilitation experience to work closely with a variety of partners, such as media, government officials, internal scientists.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timelines.
- Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, and web browsers.
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