Climate and Energy Director

Role Overview

• Develop, lead, and implement Northeast Division Climate and Energy Program strategies and goals
• Motivate and engage TNC colleagues and outside stakeholders in governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs, and community partners
• Collaborate with other TNC programs to support climate mitigation outcomes
• Create cross-border and integrated strategies and programming
• Engage and manage consultants as needed
• Prepare and present project proposals
• Persuasively convey the mission of The Nature Conservancy to varying groups
• Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements
• Develop and implement multi-year fundraising strategies and goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, business or related field
• 6 years of senior management level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Supervisory experience
• Federal agency or congressional staff experience or equivalent experience for positions with a global focus (if required)
• Experience in a corporate environment with business development, banking, corporate social responsibility, or corporate sustainability (if required)
• Direct experience working with partners and government agencies
• Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization
• Proven experience in strategy development and implementation
• Demonstrated relationship building skills
• Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements
• Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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