at The Nature Conservancy in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Conservation Information Manager manages and maintains conservation databases and provides technical support in GIS or other relational database technologies to Conservancy staff, particularly Illinois Protection, Stewardship, and Conservation Programs staff. They perform data analysis; design and produce advanced complex queries and professional reports; process spatial and other relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material; and provide hardware/software support. They develop and deliver training to staff individually and in groups; produce maps and other graphic products and reports; and draft detailed legal and internal project documents as required to complete various types of conservation projects. They develop and maintain GIS library and/or database products library; and compiles, assembles, and maintains land protection, biodiversity, and management information from various sources. They assist land management staff with monitoring and enforcement of existing conservation easements, visually inspecting key areas, following monitoring protocol and reporting standards. The Conservation Information Manager supports Illinois staff as a member of the Conservation Team and interacts with staff across the Division and with partner organizations.
Responsibilities & Scope
- Supervises staff and has ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance, including conflict resolution.
- May help develop and manage work plans and large project budgets.
- May negotiate and contract with vendors.
- Ensures integrity of both data collection and management relating to conservation projects and project statistics.
- Under limited supervision acts independently, resolves complex issues within the program area and may act as a resource to others.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
This is a full-time, remote position based anywhere in Illinois, however, some travel to Peoria and other areas of Illinois would be required.
APPLY NOW
To apply for job ID 55139, 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.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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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.
An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.
Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.
