Office Location:

St. Louis, MO

Remote

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Meramec and Big River Urban Waters Ambassador will create and implement plans and projects to reconnect people to the Meramec, Big, and Bourbeuse rivers and tributaries; revitalize communities impacted by environmental justice challenges; and restore the rivers, wooded riparian corridors, and surrounding lands. You will build networks and partnerships at a variety of levels including local, state, and federal government, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector to engage in and influence floodplain planning, government cost-share opportunities, and implementation of several existing plans that exist for the Meramec, Big, and Bourbeuse river watersheds. 

As the Meramec and Big River Urban Waters Ambassador you will integrate into the Urban Waters Federal Partnership network of federal agencies and Urban Waters Ambassadors across the country and build upon the work of past Meramec and Big River Urban Waters Ambassadors. You will be responsible for developing a multi-year workplan by collaborating with partner organizations in the watersheds to prioritize action items from number of existing plans and tools. You will also convene stakeholder groups and host field days and workshops for partner organizations, landowners, and municipalities in the watershed. The Meramec and Big River Urban Waters Ambassador will work directly with TNC Missouri’s Director of Resilient Waters.  

In this role, you will bolster TNC Missouri’s conservation priorities and support TNC’s 2030 Goals by driving strategies to implement natural climate solutions, improve river and floodplain connectivity, and improve equitable outcomes for Missouri communities. This position will work closely with key federal partners, including the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, who are directly supporting this work. The Meramec and Big River Urban Waters Ambassador will demonstrate progress by successfully creating and leading a shared conservation agenda for the Meramec, Big, and Bourbeuse watersheds that will include targeted cost-share and conservation easements on private land and floodplain prioritization and reconnection within communities along the rivers. This work will be highly coordinated among local partner organizations and multiple funding and land protection mechanisms from government agencies and private foundations.

This is a grant-funded position that is guaranteed for 14 months. Part of the Urban Waters Ambassador’s goals will be to seek additional grant funding to maintain this position into the future.

We’re Looking for You:

If you are a strategic thinker and thrive when creating partnerships with multiple people, communities, and organizations, then join the Missouri Chapter of The Nature Conservancy as our Meramec and Big River Urban Waters Ambassador!

Your passion and motivation will be put to use as you impact and help accomplish conservation objectives in our beautiful state and contribute to The Nature Conservancy’s global conservation goals!

This is your opportunity to positively impact people and communities with needs driven by unsustainable land use, climate change, and biodiversity loss.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in watershed management, policy, government relations, community leadership, OR related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, workloads, and finances under deadlines.
• Experience in partnership development with local, state, and private entities, as well as, influencing, developing and implementing watershed management strategic plans.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the Meramec, Big, and Bourbeuse watersheds including familiarity with existing coalitions and partnerships, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer studies and plans, and the Urban Waters Federal Partnership.
• Experience with floodplain management and state and federal programs that support nature-based solutions and floodplain connectivity.

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.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Auto Safety Policy:

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $57,000-$61,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's 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.