Climate Program Project and Partnership Manager, Arizona

OFFICE LOCATION

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

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’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

The Climate Program Project and Partnership Manager works closely with colleagues, technical specialists, partners, and other Conservancy professionals to identify and advance meaningful partnerships and projects that achieves objectives established in the Climate Program Business Plan. They will develop climate mitigation projects and strategies that grow, maintain, and develop sustaining partnerships with institutions, local governments, clean energy advocates, community groups, indigenous organizations, and other non-governmental organizations. They help to raise funds for overall functional initiatives and/or specific projects by writing proposals and cultivating donors as needed.

Essential Functions: Duties are anticipated in the percentages below, and may fluctuate based on business needs:

Project Management (approx. 50%)

• Identify, develop and implement a portfolio of replicable projects and strategies that fulfill the objectives of the Climate Program’s business plan and The Nature Conservancy’s 2030 climate mitigation goals.
• Develop relationships and works effectively with local governments, community and non-governmental organization partners, and others to support broad strategies in cities and towns to do climate mitigation and action planning.
• Identify partnerships and investments that give indigenous and rural underserved communities agency to engage in climate mitigation planning and strategy.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects with several stakeholders, develop and manage project work plans, budgets, metrics, and manage project timelines.
• Document project accomplishments and learning with reports, white papers, slide decks, and other materials as appropriate.

Building and Sustaining Relationships (approx. 25%)

• Develop, steward and advance key partnerships to fulfill the objectives of the Climate Program’s business plan and The Nature Conservancy’s 2030 climate mitigation goals.
• Develop relationships and work effectively with local government, community and non-governmental organization partners to execute successful projects that reduce carbon emissions and give communities agency to take action on climate mitigation strategies.
• Strengthen TNC’s role as an effective, credible partner on energy and climate issues.
• Support program outreach, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Supports the climate team to lean into emerging climate mitigation issues in Arizona.

Strategy Development and Implementation (approx. 15%)

• In collaboration with the Climate Program Director, develop multi-year project plans, metrics, and budgets to advance the objectives of the Climate Program.
• Manage project budgets, negotiating and contracting with vendors, and assisting with program budget development.
  Work collaboratively within cross-functional interdisciplinary teams.

Support fundraising efforts for overall functional initiatives and/or specific projects by providing input into proposal writing, as needed.

Other (approx. 10%)

• Participate in Arizona Climate Program, business unit, and regional TNC meetings, trainings, etc. as required.
• Adhere to TNC’s and Arizona’s established operational procedures and business processes.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner (includes those related to the portfolio of projects, time reports, expense reports, and performance self-evaluations).
• May direct or supervise other staff or volunteers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Position will execute all duties within the Conservancy’s Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, business practices, processes and guidelines and Business Unit (BU) practices.
• Occasionally requires travel including overnight throughout Arizona for meetings, staff retreat, etc. and occasionally in U.S. for meetings, trainings, retreats, etc.
• Occasionally requires working long hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Work is diverse and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Responsibility and accountability for meeting departmental strategic goals and objectives.
• Overall responsibility for financial management of projects, including setting goals, analyzing results, and taking corrective action.
• Makes strategic decisions within scope based on analysis, experience and judgment.
• Demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Occasionally requires travel including overnight throughout Arizona for meetings, staff retreat, etc. and occasionally in U.S. for meetings, trainings, retreats, etc.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Other duties as required.
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years’ experience in a functional field, which may include, community development, sustainability, urban planning, economics, public health, or other related fields – or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience:
  • Designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability.
  • Verbal, non-verbal, visual and written communication – to include preparing and presenting project proposals and developing written communications.
  • Negotiating with project partners such as, stakeholders, government agencies, and other non-governmental organizations.
  • Working with computers and related software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), “Box”, web browsers and internet research.
  • Working with cross-functional teams or in a cross-functional environment.
• Occasionally lift, carry, and move 25 pounds.
• Youth certified (internal training completed within initial 30 days; annually thereafter).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of current trends in relevant discipline; specifically in sustainability, climate mitigation, and climate equity issues.
• Experience building networks, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders.
• Understanding of and relevant experience in the culture and politics of the southwest.
• Experience using project management techniques and software.
• Experience working in a metrics-driven culture.
• Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Outstanding negotiating and organizational skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, consultation with others, experience, and judgment.
• Experience working in a metrics driven culture.
• Supervisory experience.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.

AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.” To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment / under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $70,900-86,310 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, experience; and equity with current employees.  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.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55774, submit your current resume and a cover letter online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/.  Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. 

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.