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.”

The Cities Conservation Coordinator will be an integral member of The Nature Conservancy – New Jersey Greening Our Cities team.  Our vision is to achieve greener, more resilient cities in New Jersey through meaningful engagement and collaboration with community, anchor institutions, and other stakeholders and implementing impactful Conservation efforts. Working within the Climate Adaptation and Cities Team, the Cities Conservation Coordinator will lead and support the implementation of nature-based solutions (actions that use elements of nature to provide benefits for people) in urban landscapes throughout New Jersey, with an emphasis on integrating TNC’s values of equity and justice into the program’s conservation portfolio.

The Cities Conservation Coordinator will:

• Develop, manage, and implement urban conservation projects, programs, plans, and strategies initially in the cities of Newark and Paterson to benefit residents by addressing critical threats to natural systems public health and community resilience.
• Advance the implementation of on-the-ground conservation projects in New Jersey cities, including green infrastructure, street trees, green streets, and additional nature-based solutions that reduce stormwater flooding, combined sewage overflow events, urban heat, air pollution.
• Facilitate thoughtful and intentional cross-sector collaboration, including local, county, and state government, non-profits, community members, and businesses, to accomplish program goals.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to generate community support for, and active participation in urban Conservation projects that demonstrate best practices to reduce heat island impacts, improve stormwater retention and/or localized flooding.
• Implement a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities.
• Participate as an active member of TNC’s North America Cities Network.
• Coordinate multiple projects and work with Greening our Cities team leadership to ensure completion of deliverables by established deadlines.
• Provide administrative, research, project management and other general assistance to Cities program staff working toward the achievement of Greening our Cities goals.

This position is based in northern New Jersey, with frequent travel to Newark and/or Paterson, NJ.