Deadline: Fri, 07/01/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: The Nature Conservancy Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Texas Location Detail: DFW Job Description: The Water Program Specialist will advance TNC-Texas freshwater conservation and protection strategies by planning, managing, and implementing projects to incentivize sustainable use of water in Texas. This will include facilitating conservation agreements and advancing the adoption of agricultural practices that achieve TNC’s conservation objectives related to soil health, water quantity, water quality, habitat, and climate resilience. They will conduct outreach to agricultural producers and water users to assess conservation opportunities, facilitate agreements and implement and monitor projects. This position will organize, manage, and lead meetings, trainings, and outreach events, including the establishment of materials for collaboration among water users including farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, government agencies, conservation groups and scientists. They will assist with water and land transactions that achieve the flow restoration and conservation goals of TNC. They will address critical threats to natural systems and individual species, foster cross-site learning among partners, and implement collaborative solutions within the agricultural community to achieve conservation outcomes. The position location is flexible within Texas with a preference for the North Texas/DFW region. They will report to the Water and Agriculture Program Director. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with knowledge of agriculture and rangeland techniques and practices. Experience negotiating complex agreements. Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally. Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc. Must have valid driver's license. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to communicate effectively and build productive relationships with landowners, farmers, ranchers, and water users. Familiarity with federal and state farm & ranch support programs, particularly those being used to incentivize improvements in conservation. Knowledge of current trends, practices in water use, agricultural conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation. Ability to reach agreements with farmers and ranchers to collaborate with the Nature Conservancy to advance conservation practices. Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences. Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages. Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: N/A Benefits: N/A How to Apply: To apply for job ID 51610, submit your materials 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. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. Where legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect against COVID-19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to comply with this requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption.
