Climate Program Manager

The Nature Conservancy • Providence, RI

1d • $85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Climate Program Manager will work closely with TNC staff in Rhode Island and throughout the Northeast to identify strategies to advance efforts in support of Rhode Island’s, climate, energy, and conservation priorities. The Climate Program Manager will work to advance climate resilience and green infrastructure in Rhode Island. They will support municipal and state efforts to restore urban water quality, reduce vulnerability to heat, and bring nature back to city neighborhoods by promoting green infrastructure best practices statewide via coalitions and partnerships. This could include participation in the Green Infrastructure Coalition, Stormwater Innovation Center, SNEP Network, and others. This will also include support to the Municipal Resilience Program and building on TNC’s work with community-led climate resilience. This can also include providing supervision to staff, including seasonal staff and interns. The Rhode Island Climate Program Manager will bring policy knowledge and capacity to help advance clean energy, climate, and conservation policy development, engage with relevant state and regional stakeholders and coordinate strategies and tactics that will touch down in multiple locations. They will provide research and policy analysis as well as track policies and decisions that directly affect TNC’s climate goals. They will also build networks and strategic partnerships with local and state government, the private sector, non-governmental agencies, academia and professional and trade associations to help form a broad, diverse coalition that supports and advances the relevant work. Working under the supervision of the Rhode Island Director of Climate and Government Relations, this individual will assist in the development and execution of strategies to broaden support in Rhode Island for action on TNC’s climate and energy priorities including climate mitigation and resilience, working in close partnership with the Northeast division staff of TNC to advance large-scale collaboration multi-state and US-wide climate initiatives. The RI Climate Program Manager may represent TNC to a variety of constituencies and stakeholders (public, private, government, non-government agencies, academia); and partners with these groups in developing and implementing strategies that advance climate and clean energy policies. They may prepare written materials on behalf of the Conservancy such as letters to public officials, written testimony, position statements and fact sheets; and apply a diversified knowledge of advocacy strategies and practices to support Conservancy priorities. This is a 3-year, term-limited position, with opportunities for extension based on performance and funding availability. 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 someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team! The Rhode Island Chapter is comprised of 30 employees who are committed to teamwork, cross-collaboration, professional development, and a fun and inclusive office culture. In addition to the minimum requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Passion and innovation are all key components to advancing our mission and we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with climate, green infrastructure, and energy policy issues
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in designing, implementing, and directing multiple complex projects and ensuring program accountability
• Analytical and project management experience
• Experience managing multiple projects and strategic program goals
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience in working with government staff and/or program leadership
• Experience working with municipal and/or state-level government leaders
• Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups
• Skilled in influence without authority, facilitation, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with relevant partners
• Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure
• Experience with legislative, planning, policy or corporate initiatives
• Experience working with partners, government agencies, and/or the corporate sector

Nice To Haves

• Strong advocacy and organizing skills, political savvy, and experience working with multiple constituencies
• Experience presenting to and communicating with management-level individuals in complex policy situations within the corporate and government sector
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated
• Experience building networks or organizational capacity, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders
• Experience negotiating agreements and contracts
• Basic knowledge of fundraising principles
• Self-starting, independent worker who can thrive in a decentralized organization with minimal oversight

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level