WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Forest and Watershed Health Manager provides technical leadership and support to the New Mexico business unit (NMBU) by creating and engaging in a broad array of strategies directed towards maintaining and improving forest and watershed health and resilience in the context of broad-scale climate change. This includes planning, directing, and implementing the agreements, projects, monitoring, partnerships and planning necessary to achieve the Rio Grande Water Fund goal of restoring 600,000 acres of at-risk forests while also contributing to TNC's 2030 goals. The Manager addresses critical threats to natural systems, especially the fire-adapted forests that are predominate in southwestern US and New Mexico and fosters cross-site learning among the diverse partners, including tribal nations and traditional communities. The Manager develops and implements conservation strategies, employs a full range of conservation tools, and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for NMBU and TNC conservation priorities. They coordinate partner engagement and provide accountability to and transparency for investors and conservation partners.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years' experience in natural resource management, fire ecology, forestry conservation biology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience in the design and implementation of forest and watershed restoration projects and familiarity with specific techniques to promote watershed health and resilience. * Experience negotiating complex agreements and managing project budgets and timelines. * Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally. * Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated. * Experience in capacity building, facilitation and the establishment of collaboratives to achieve shared conservation outcomes. * Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences. * Knowledge of current trends and practices related to climate resilience and climate mitigation in forested ecosystems. * Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

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 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. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

SALARY INFORMATION

The hiring pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $71,500 - $75,850 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.