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Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge we face today. According to the Conservancy’s lead scientist, Peter Kareiva, “Climate change is already stressing human and natural systems in a way that menaces natural economies, human economies, people and biodiversity.
Right now we still have options for adapting to those stresses – if emissions continue to grow, then our options will be few and the losers will be many.”
To address Climate Change, The Nature Conservancy is growing its multidisciplinary team to:
- Advocate for policies that reduce emissions from all major sources and sectors
- Demonstrate and promote forest conservation and restoration as credible, cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions
- Develop strategies, methods and tools to mainstream the implementation of nature-based strategies and programs to help people, plants, and animals adapt to a warming world
Career Opportunities
The following exciting career opportunities currently exist in Arlington, VA and internationally. For a complete listing of all jobs currently available within The Nature Conservancy please see nature.org/careers.
- Director, U. S. Climate Change Policy (Arlington, VA)
Develops the strategic direction and vision for TNC’s engagement in U.S. climate change policy at the national, state and regional levels and supervises the U.S. climate policy team. Helps implement key aspects of climate strategy through outreach and lobbying of key members of Congress and other decision-makers. Engages with other leaders in the climate policy community and represents TNC on climate policy. Provides strategic input to TNC U.S. field offices to shape and implement advocacy strategies in priority states. More information » - Forest Carbon Team Leader (Arlington, VA or negotiable)
Develops the strategic direction, vision, and program of work to demonstrate forest conservation and restoration as credible, cost-effective strategies to reduce carbon emissions and drive transformative levels of conservation finance. Works closely with TNC country programs and external partners to develop, lead and manage TNC’s capacity building, applied research and on-the-ground carbon demonstration activities in TNC priority geographies globally. Advises on and participates in advocacy and outreach to governments and other stakeholders.
More information » - Senior Policy Advisor, International Climate Policy (Arlington, VA)
Develops and implements strategies to support international climate policies, programs and agreements and makes connections between those policy frameworks and TNC’s on-the-ground work. Develops strategies to build support for climate policies that help protect TNC’s conservation areas from climate change threats, including advocating for international climate agreements that create financial incentives to avoid deforestation and foster biodiversity-related climate adaptation. Works with TNC field staff globally to reach out to climate change negotiators, opinion leaders and the press to advocate these positions. More information » - Forest Carbon Specialist (Arlington, VA or negotiable)
Provides technical expertise to support TNC’s in the area of carbon demonstration projects, with an emphasis on supporting the development of pilot projects and activities. Develops a strategy and implements a program of technical assistance, including carbon assessments and economic analyses, to explore opportunities for developing emissions reduction and sequestration projects that lead to lasting conservation. Collaborates with TNC colleagues and international NGO partners to develop and lead the writing of carbon project feasibility studies, facilitate project implementation, and disseminate the lessons learned. Work will span U.S. and international sites, including Brazil. The deadline for applying for this position has passed. If you have questions please email climatejobs@tnc.org - Carbon Research Associate (Arlington, VA)
Assists a multi-disciplinary climate team in implementing a scientific research agenda and in synthesizing carbon and conservation science for use by a range of internal and external stakeholders. Contributes to, compiles, and communicates scientific information to support TNC’s climate change policy strategies and advocacy. Develops communication materials to educate field staff, board members, and external partners on climate change. Works with Climate Change Team leadership to plan and implement a scientific research strategy to improve carbon measurement, monitoring, and management activities being implemented on the ground in the US and internationally. The deadline for applying for this position has passed. If you have questions please email climatejobs@tnc.org - Senior Policy Advisor, Climate and Forests (Arlington, VA)
Supports the Conservancy’s conservation goals by working with a multi-disciplinary climate change team, other staff within the Conservancy, and outside partners to advance approaches to reduce emissions from deforestation and increase sequestration of carbon in forests and other landscapes in the context of U.S. climate policies. Will provide expert policy analysis, assist in developing the Conservancy’s positions on policy proposals, develop communication materials and work with field staff and other members of the Conservancy’s climate change team and U.S. and International Government Relations Departments to reach out to internal and external parties to advocate these positions. More information » - Policy Associate, Climate Change (Arlington, VA)
Analyzes emerging proposals for federal and state emission reduction policies; assists in developing the Conservancy’s positions on these policies by conducting policy analysis and research; assists senior climate policy staff with development of market-oriented policy proposals, develops written materials to educate field staff, board members, and external partners on climate change impacts, proposed state and federal legislation, and the Conservancy’s position on these proposals; assists senior climate policy and external affairs staff in reaching out to policy makers, business leaders, key opinion leaders and the press; and provides support to these staff in relation to the Conservancy’s participation in coalitions and partnerships to advance climate legislation that will support conservation objectives. The deadline for applying for this position has passed. If you have questions please email climatejobs@tnc.org - Senior Advisor Climate Policy, South America (Brasilia, Brazil)
As one of the largest developing economies in the world and the third largest greenhouse gas emitter globally, Brazil is one of the most important players in the international climate and forest debates. The Senior Policy Advisor monitors emerging policy issues and legislation of importance to the Conservancy’s climate policy strategy, identifies climate change policy and funding opportunities, and evaluates the potential for TNC and NGO partner involvement. Develops and implements strategies and engages partners to build support for relevant South American climate change policies and official government positions in international climate negotiations, with an initial emphasis on Brazil. The deadline for applying for this position has passed. If you have questions please email climatejobs@tnc.org - REDD Pilot Coordinator (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil)
The state of Mato Grosso has been the site of 40 percent of Brazil’s deforestation in the past five years, contributing to hundreds of millions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions. TNC is working with partners to design a state-wide plan of action to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) that will be a globally relevant example of how this mechanism can work at scale. The REDD Pilot Coordinator will direct all aspects of TNC’s participation and serve as the pilot’s main contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations, the private sector and the academic community. More information » - Senior Policy Advisor, REDD Policy (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Manages TNC's REDD policy work in Indonesia and provides guidance on REDD-related issues internally and to local partners including governments, NGOs, indigenous groups and civil society. Monitors emerging policy issues and legislation of importance to the Conservancy’s REDD strategy and develops and implements strategies and builds partnerships to influence relevant REDD policies as well as official government positions in international climate negotiations. Initial focus will be on the development of a national framework for REDD and the development of a large-scale REDD demonstration program in East Kalimantan. More information » - REDD Program Specialist (Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia)
The REDD Program Specialist will help develop large-scale REDD demonstration activities that support the development of a national REDD program, serve as a global example that enables international REDD policy agreement, and contribute to TNC’s conservation priorities on the ground. The candidate should possess deep knowledge and/or experience in the following areas: deforestation dynamics in Indonesia; public policy on forest-related issues in Indonesia; development of action plans to reduce deforestation; project management; carbon finance. Solid knowledge of initiatives to conserve forests in Indonesia and the region, and climate change negotiations is also highly relevant. More information »
To Apply
Please submit résumé and cover letter by to climatejobs@tnc.org. You must include the job title in the subject line of your email.
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