Leveraging our Lands Project Manager

What We Can Achieve Together :

The Leveraging Our Lands (LOL) Project Manager will support project implementation for cross-functional project teams to execute LOL strategic priorities including audience research, digital optimization, on-site and digital activation, storytelling and equitable access initiatives. They will critically assess project scope and objectives, ensuring all risks and dependencies are addressed in the project plan in order to deliver successful project results that support the fulfillment of the objectives. This role consults with the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for LOL to develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, timelines and success metrics in collaboration with internal stakeholders aligned with internal processes and best practices. They will support the ADMC for LOL in coordinating efforts across business units to ensure that visitor engagement tactics and messaging align with the strategy. They will work with the Equitable Access Program Manager for LOL to ensure projects prioritize accessibility and inclusion in their implementation. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Project Manager will facilitate team decision-making processes, ensuring project deliverables meet strategic goals and stakeholder expectations, while monitoring project progress, managing risks and implementing corrective actions to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. They will utilize project management methodologies and processes and ensure all organizational and divisional standards are met. They will act as a resource to MAC and LOL teams to provide project management guidance and expertise on LOL strategy implementation.

This position requires traveling occasionally and working long and flexible hours as needed. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and / or strain.

We're Looking for You :

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for a skilled and mission-driven Project Manager to help bring The Nature Conservancy's Leveraging Our Lands (LOL) Visitor Engagement and Activation Strategy to life. The ideal candidate is a seasoned project manager who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments and is passionate about connecting people with nature.

You'll work closely with the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for LOL to manage internal teams across geographies and disciplines in project implementation, ensuring alignment and consistency in how TNC engages visitors-both online and on the ground.

You'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of strategic initiatives, including :

• Coordinating digital platform enhancements that improve how visitors discover and plan trips to TNC preserves, often requiring collaboration across marketing, digital, and IT teams.
• Supporting audience research projects that inform messaging and engagement strategies, including managing timelines, vendor relationships, and internal reporting.
• Managing stakeholder alignment across business units, ensuring that messaging, tactics, and outcomes are consistent with the LOL strategy and TNC's broader goals.
• Partnering with the Equitable Access Program Manager to integrate accessibility and equity considerations into all project phases, including working with subject matter experts to ensure trail information, iconography, and storytelling reflect inclusive design principles.

This is a three-year term position, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how TNC connects people to nature. This role will require occasional travel for in-person team meetings. If you're excited by the challenge of shaping visitor experiences, advancing accessibility, and supporting a globally recognized conservation organization, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Bring :

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Salary Information :

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $67,500-$100,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Who We Are :

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

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 and Perks here.

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

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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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