Climate Adaptation Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy New Hampshire Organization/Grantor: The Nature Conservancy New Hampshire Position/Title/Fund: Climate Adaptation Program Manager Type/Term: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $71,300 - $75,500 annually Description: The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire seeks an accomplished conservation professional to serve as its Climate Adaptation Program Manager. The Climate Adaptation Program Manager provides technical, scientific, and policy leadership and support to help communities across New Hampshire adapt to climate change using nature-based solutions. As part of the New Hampshire team, the Climate Adaptation Program Manager is primarily externally focused, and works with state/federal agencies, local communities, and a variety of interest holders to co-develop and implement equitable nature-based solutions in high-priority areas statewide that provide multiple benefits to nature and people. The Climate Adaptation Program Manager is a member of the chapter’s Conservation Team and is supervised by the Director of Conservation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to lasting impact for achieving TNC’s global 2030 Goals in New Hampshire. The Climate Adaptation Program Manager will work with partners at the intersection of conservation science, policy, and public finance to develop, fund, and implement systems-change strategies and place-based projects for advancing nature-based solutions to climate hazards, particularly inland flooding in New Hampshire. They will work with both traditional and non-traditional partners across public and private sectors in the state to incorporate nature-based solutions into conservation planning efforts, transportation and infrastructure projects, and hazard mitigation, development/re-development, and climate resilience projects. The Climate Adaptation Program Manager will work to demonstrate and communicate that nature-based solutions are an integral and necessary component of risk-mitigation and adaptation as the state and its municipalities improve infrastructure in response to the effects of climate change. They will work closely and in-tandem with TNC NH’s freshwater program, and both lead and assist with project management and fulfillment in coastal, freshwater, and upland ecosystems. They will represent TNC as a leader on multi-disciplinary/multi-partner project teams to design and test the effectiveness of nature-based approaches for improving connectivity, reducing flooding and erosion, and improving water quality and quantity. The Climate Adaptation Program Manager identifies and prepares grant applications, performs fieldwork, including ecosystem assessment and monitoring, manages projects and budgets, and communicates results to a variety of audiences. Responsibilities: Leads development and implementation of NH’s climate adaptation program including the overall strategy, projects that advance our goals, annual plans, and budget. Works closely with policy staff to connect climate adaptation projects to improving public policy and changing business-as-usual practices, to strengthen the role of TNC as a leading adaptation partner, and to develop partnerships with federal and state agencies, municipalities, conservation groups, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. Convenes, leads, and collaborates with partners to enable and support their capacity and ability to plan and implement equitable conservation and adaptation strategies. Develops, manages, and scales nature-based solutions projects in partnership with state agencies and municipal partners (e.g., tidal crossings, culvert replacements, improved wildlife crossing design). Develops project ideas and work methods using innovative approaches that leverage TNC’s institutional history of adaptation success, including creative problem-solving, spotting emerging opportunities, new funding mechanisms, and various means of leveraging and scaling work. Represents TNC at public meetings and on committees where technical input is required and communicates complex conservation issues to diverse audiences. Facilitates capacity building for communities and partners related to adaptation and resilience strategy and develops tools, reports, presentations, and assessments for communicating our engagement. Responsible for ensuring that public funds are raised to meet program needs. Maintains optimal program performance standards within budget. Writes grant proposals for support from government granting agencies and private foundations. May manage several grants, contracts, or requests for proposals. Administers grants and other funding sources and coordinates with grant recipients to ensure adherence to relevant TNC SOPs and any pertinent federal and/or state requirements. Frequently makes independent, strategic decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment. May supervise TNC staff, contractors, seasonal employees, volunteers, and interns. Works in a complex matrix organization environment and leads cross-functional teams at multiple scales. Serves on external TNC climate adaptation working groups and committees consistent with expertise. Communicates our work with internal and external audiences, including staff, Trustees, donors, members, partners, and public officials. Frequently travels throughout NH, sometimes evening and weekend hours. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Climate Science, Natural Resources, Estuarine/Marine Science, Freshwater Science, Sustainability Science or related field and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with principles and project management of nature-based solutions. Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams. Experience preparing grant proposals and reports of findings. Experience building relationships and communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers. Must have valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly within NH and regionally, as needed. J-18808-Ljbffr
