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The Nature Conservancy Water and Agriculture Program Manager-56233-MI in Lansing, Michigan
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Will require frequent travel within Texas.
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 Water and Agriculture Program Manager leads and advances a conservation program to engage the agricultural sector and other water users through freshwater conservation strategies that incentivize sustainable use of water in Texas and meet TNC's 2030 conservation goals. This will include developing relationships with agricultural producer groups, the corporate sector, agencies, and other partners to facilitate conservation agreements and advance the adoption of agricultural practices enhancing water quantity, soil health, water quality, habitat, and climate resilience. This position will help 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 in focal geographies 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 responsibility and scope of the position are to:
Report to the Director of Water and Science as part of the Freshwater team and collaborate, as part of a matrixed organization, within the Texas chapter, Great Plains Division and North America Region.
Develop relationships with water users and members of the agriculture sector in Texas.
Advance conservation agreements with rural landowners and water users, including agricultural producers.
Collaborate closely with TNC Great Plains Division and North America Region staff to advance organizational strategies and identify opportunities to leverage existing programs and relationships to the agricultural sector in Texas.
Coordinate with external affairs staff on water policy efforts.
Work closely with other programs (e.g., landscapes initiatives and nature and energy teams) throughout the Texas Chapter to meet program and chapter objectives.
Will require frequent travel within T
