Director of Conservation Portfolio Management – Southern Division

Job Description: • Provides strategic leadership and support for the Conservancy’s conservation planning work. • Establishes overall conservation priorities for the Division and major programs and initiatives. • Leads the development, implementation, and communication of the portfolio, strategy, and budget review processes associated with the DCP. • Manages the Division Conservation Portfolio (DCP). • Coordinates, directs, leads, and/or participates in implementing complex diverse projects, encompassing multiple programs and coordinating the work of other professionals. • Disseminates best practices, provides training and analyses to best implement organizational measures of success. Requirements: • BA/BS degree and 10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience directing a major program or project of strategic importance, including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teams and meeting deadlines. • Experience working with current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s) and geographic regions. • Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance. • Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies. • Experience negotiating. • Experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans at the state or country level. • Experience with financial management of a large program. 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 Apply tot his job