Agriculture project manager Job at The Nature Conservancy, Little Rock, AR

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  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Little Rock, AR

Job Description

OFFICE LOCATION



Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

#Li-hybrid

This position is based out of our Little Rock office and remote or hybrid options are available to candidates interested in living in the Arkansas Delta (eastern Arkansas).

WHO WE ARE



The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – 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 Arkansas Agriculture Drainage Project Manager (ADPM) is a termed two-year, grant funded position. There is a strong likelihood for continued funding for this position beyond two years based on past support. The ADPM will develop and lead partnerships to advance nature-based solutions with agricultural drainage districts. The Arkansas Delta faces many challenges related to nutrient and soil loss, and flooding and this new program will help scale nature-based solutions in drainage ditches. They will lead the development of a spatially explicit roadmap for several drainage districts that develops system-scale solutions by identifying sediment sources causing water quality impairment and drainage ditch maintenance problems. This position will lead existing projects that remediate gullies and will complete two-stage ditch construction. This position will collaborate with farmers, local leaders in agriculture, government agencies, agribusiness, and researchers to confront these challenges and improve water quality in a farmer-centric way. The Agriculture Drainage Project Manager provides technical experience in the field of drainage ditch management and support to the Arkansas Business Unit in achieving the Conservancy’s 2030 Goals where both people and nature thrive.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU



The Agriculture Drainage Project Manager (ADPM) should be interested in conservation of agricultural systems. This position will require strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse team of partners to develop and implement solutions for drainage management and conservation outcomes. Experience with hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and conservation practice implementation are appreciated. Project management and grant writing skills are needed to secure funding for project implementation. There is sufficient opportunity in this position to develop and set the direction of new strategies and programs where TNC can help best advance drainage stability. This position will require up to 25% in-state travel and up to 50% daily travel (away from the office), a valid driver’s license, and compliance with The Nature Conservancy’s auto safety program. This position is based out of our Little Rock office and remote or hybrid options are available to candidates interested in living in the Arkansas Delta (eastern Arkansas). The salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $64,000 - $70,000. Come join TNC and apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • BA/BS degree and 5 years’ experience in environmental or agriculture engineering, conservation practice implementation, watershed management, agriculture or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of current trends and edge of field practices in conservation and agriculture
  • Project management experience appreciated.
  • Supervisory experience appreciated.
  • Experience working in teams or partnerships.
  • Experience negotiating.
  • Understanding of East Arkansas drainage practices and issues appreciated.
  • Knowledge of state and federal conservation incentive programs including Farm Bill programs

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 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 $64,000 - $70,000 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.

APPLY NOW



To apply for job ID 55500, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.

Job Tags

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