The Nature Conservancy
North America Indigenous Right Relations Project Manager
The Nature Conservancy, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145
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WERE LOOKING FOR YOU\ The IRR Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and implementation of large and complex initiatives, processes, and projects. They have lived experience working in Indigenous communities or in close collaboration with Indigenous partners. They exercise independent judgment to identify, communicate, and solve problems and are comfortable making decisions and interacting with leadership across all levels of the organization. They develop project plans, establish team structures, facilitate meetings, manage timelines, clarify roles, and ensure accountability. The IRR Project Manager demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information and may engage in issue resolution and conflict management to collaboratively solve complex problems. They model the work of right relations, creating safe spaces for co-creation, learning, and change.
The IRR Project Manager engages in work across the programs many priorities, including increasing Indigenous ownership, use, and access to lands and waters and supporting Indigenous-led conservation. Working closely with the IRR team, they navigate interdependencies and ensure alignment of activities across the programs strategic pillars. They work across a highly matrixed and decentralized organization to foster and maintain collaboration and communication. To support effective project management, they develop expertise around right relations and the IRR programs strategic focus areas. The IRR Project Managers work is diversified and may not always fall under established projects, processes, or systems.
\ WHAT YOULL BRING\ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates degree and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination, including lived and professional experiences in Indigenous studies, conservation practice, project management, and/or natural resource management\ Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.\ Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.\ Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts\ Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.\ DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts\ Familiarity and knowledge of the histories, cultures, rights, and policies related to the Indigenous Peoples of North America\ Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion and its application to conservation design, implementation and outcomes\ Bachelors or Masters degree\ Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches
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 on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
\ SALARY INFORMATION\ The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of \$65,500 \$98,000 or annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidates location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
\ APPLY NOW\ To apply for job ID 55864, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature
WERE LOOKING FOR YOU\ The IRR Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and implementation of large and complex initiatives, processes, and projects. They have lived experience working in Indigenous communities or in close collaboration with Indigenous partners. They exercise independent judgment to identify, communicate, and solve problems and are comfortable making decisions and interacting with leadership across all levels of the organization. They develop project plans, establish team structures, facilitate meetings, manage timelines, clarify roles, and ensure accountability. The IRR Project Manager demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information and may engage in issue resolution and conflict management to collaboratively solve complex problems. They model the work of right relations, creating safe spaces for co-creation, learning, and change.
The IRR Project Manager engages in work across the programs many priorities, including increasing Indigenous ownership, use, and access to lands and waters and supporting Indigenous-led conservation. Working closely with the IRR team, they navigate interdependencies and ensure alignment of activities across the programs strategic pillars. They work across a highly matrixed and decentralized organization to foster and maintain collaboration and communication. To support effective project management, they develop expertise around right relations and the IRR programs strategic focus areas. The IRR Project Managers work is diversified and may not always fall under established projects, processes, or systems.
\ WHAT YOULL BRING\ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates degree and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination, including lived and professional experiences in Indigenous studies, conservation practice, project management, and/or natural resource management\ Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.\ Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action.\ Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts\ Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.\ DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts\ Familiarity and knowledge of the histories, cultures, rights, and policies related to the Indigenous Peoples of North America\ Experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion and its application to conservation design, implementation and outcomes\ Bachelors or Masters degree\ Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches
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 on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
\ SALARY INFORMATION\ The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of \$65,500 \$98,000 or annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidates location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
\ APPLY NOW\ To apply for job ID 55864, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature