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　　Lansing, Michigan, USA#Li-hybrid#PDN

　　WHO WE ARE

　　The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands andwaters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, wedevelop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughestenvironmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our workis guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity andrespect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding missionto career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons tolove life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talentplaylist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One ofTNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment sothat employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel thattheir unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve ourmission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects thecommunities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent andskills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take aholistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience inaddition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Pleaseapply - 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 Associate develops, manages and advances conservationprograms, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas.The Conservation Associate, Saginaw Bay provides technical leadershipand support to a business unit and plans and directs preserve managementprograms and stewardship. The Conservation Associate addresses criticalthreats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-sitelearning among conservation community, and supplies conservationplanning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to theplanning process. The Conservation Associate develops and implementsconservation strategies and employs a full range of protection tools toacquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements avariety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNCconservation priorities. The Conservation Associate coordinatescommunity support, ensures the maintenance of preserve areas frequentedby the visiting public and coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlinesand manages completion. May work in variable weather conditions, atremote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and underphysically demanding circumstances.

　　WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

　　The Conservation Associate will support The Nature Conservancy\'sefforts to influence local supply chains and farmers to make stridestoward long term agricultural conservation adoption in Michigan. TheConservation Associate\'s programming areas have been strategicallydesigned as pathways for gaining progress toward The NatureConservancy\'s long-term conservation adoption goals. The Conservancywill rely on this person to demonstrate the effective and sustainablenature of supply chain-driven farmer incentive models, help facilitatestronger farmer peer networks throughout the watershed, and addtechnical capacity in agronomy, data analysis and modeling, agriculturalfinance mechanisms or policy to our team.The Conservancy has worked withagricultural partners in Michigan\'s Saginaw Bay Watershed for over tenyears to enhance on-farm conservation outcomes and improve waterquality. We do this by co-developing with partners and landowners on newconservation practices, conservation delivery mechanisms andconservation learning opportunities. The Conservation Associate, SaginawBay will adv nce TNC\'s agricultural supply chain work and our farmerengagement program. This position will: Serve as programmatic lead forexecuting supply chain farmer incentive programs through Michigan\'sdairy and grain industries. Provide technical assistance to farmers inSaginaw Bay Watershed as needed re: adoption of new conservationpractices. Generally support and empower farmers to lead change in theregion, via facilitation of peer-to-peer farmer learning groups andother means of influenceIf you\'re looking for a career where you canfind meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the ConservationAssociate! Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in thebeautiful state of Michigan, but you\'ll contribute to conservationgoals through many networks!We\'re looking for a passionate, dedicatedperson to lead our Chapter and work within our Division. SystemsLeadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authorityare key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

　　WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

　　Bachelor\'s degree and 3 years\' experience in natural resourcemanagement or similar field or equivalent combination of education andexperience. Experience managing staff or volunteers. Relationshipbuilding experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e.,media, government officials, internal scientists. Experience completingtasks independently with respect to timeline(s). Experience withcommunication via writ