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10 Oct 2019

Full-Time State Director, Massachusetts

The Nature Conservancy – Posted by Meg Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit http://www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

In Massachusetts, we’re working with diverse partners to ensure healthy, rivers, estuaries, coastlines and fisheries; conserve forests and the benefits they provide; and tackle climate change, working with communities and governments to take action, and with nature to adapt to its impacts. The State Director plays a key role in this important work by leading the chapter staff, developing new and existing donors, forming partnerships, and building a broader constituency for conservation across the state.

The key role of the State Director is to lead, manage, and inspire the staff and trustees of the Massachusetts Chapter to collectively achieve the maximum contribution to the organization’s mission. Responsibilities include:

  • Articulate a conservation vision for Massachusetts that inspires and motivates staff, donors, trustees, and partners, and aligns with TNC’s regional and global Shared Conservation Agenda, including demonstrating outstanding management skills and engaging with public agencies.
  • Provide leadership in fundraising in support of local, regional and global outcomes. The Massachusetts Chapter has the potential to significantly advance the organization’s resources and capabilities at multiple levels.
  • Cultivate and steward strong and cooperative partnerships with governmental leaders and agencies, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and other conservation organizations—engaging the highest levels of leadership.
  • Support strategic government relations and advocacy efforts on a variety of topics for local and regional impact. TNC is a non-partisan organization with demonstrated ability to convene and engage a wide array of stakeholders.
  • Sponsor the Connecticut River Program, spanning four New England states. Working with a diversity of partners, TNC seeks to restore and ensure the future of the river and its undeveloped tidal estuaries.
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for TNC in Massachusetts: engaging internal and external audiences (including staff, volunteers, the Board of Trustees, public and private donors, government agencies and officials, community leaders and other partners), inspiring support and promoting TNC’s mission and vision.  Consistently demonstrate authenticity and credibility in communications, and exert influence by being

a role model leader of people, programs and ethics.

  • Engage in a collaborative, shared leadership approach within Massachusetts and the New England Division. Actively participate in the New England Leadership Council and Division teams, collaborating on innovative, cross-boundary projects and funding efforts. Support seasoned and emerging leaders as well as volunteers in service of shared organizational goals and outcomes. Support a culture of collaboration, personal accountability, innovation, and high morale. Professional development is a priority for all levels of staff.
  • Promote diversity, equity and inclusion within Massachusetts teams and projects, among staff, trustees and volunteers, across the organization and with partners. Demonstrate progress by recruiting for diversity, nurturing a safe environment, focusing on equitable conservation results, and building an inclusive culture.
  • Engage and build a volunteer Board of Trustees that provides strategic leadership and guidance in setting program goals and active fundraising. Shepherd opportunities to expose the Board of Trustees to ongoing work in the field to develop a sense of ownership, teamwork, shared understanding and knowledge. Work closely with the Board Chair in a variety of areas, including recruitment and fundraising. Currently numbering 17 active members and 10 active former members, the Board of Trustees convenes formally four times per year, as well as for activities related to fundraising and trustee engagement.
  • Ensure program commitments, financial standards, and legal requirements are met. Key factual data and metrics include: 33 staff members, budget of $6.1 million and 5 project offices across the state. The Massachusetts Chapter is part of the New England Division which includes the Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine Chapters. The State Director reports to the New England Division Director and is a member of the New England Leadership Council.
  • Routine travel throughout Massachusetts, regionally and globally as required, up to 40 percent at times, and some weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum of seven years of experience as a leader in the conservation arena, non-profit sector, advocacy, a related for-profit area, or equivalent.
  • Management experience including experience in motivating, leading, setting objectives, facilitating evidence-based decision making, and managing performance of a large multi-disciplinary team.
  • Superb communication and presentation skills required, including experience communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences including donors, board members, employees, outside partners, or equivalent.
  • Experience in fundraising and budget management.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job #48043. Posting closes at 11:59 PM EST on November 18, 2019.

Job Categories: Conservation. Job Types: Full-Time.

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