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Regenerative Food Facility Lead
The Nature Conservancy - Arlington, VA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Regenerative Food Facility Lead at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is responsible for overseeing the design, operationalization, and implementation of a new facility within the Global Regenerative Foodscapes strategy. This role involves managing a multi-national team, developing partnerships, and ensuring the facility's success in promoting regenerative food systems that align with TNC's mission to conserve lands and waters. The position requires a strong background in conservation practice, project management, and fundraising, with a focus on creating an inclusive work environment and driving innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the new Regenerative Food Facility design and operationalization.
- Monitor delivery status of programs/projects in line with delivery plans.
- Serve as the principal point of contact for the facility to various stakeholders including government agencies and private sector organizations.
- Develop key partnerships related to the Facility and Regenerative Foodscapes strategy.
- Manage a multi-national staff and consultants, including performance management and motivation.
- Identify and cultivate donor prospects, ensuring effective communication and reporting with funders.
- Direct marketing efforts to attract high-quality applicants for the Facility's call for proposals.
- Develop requests for proposals (RFPs) for grants and contracts and oversee procurement processes.
- Engage local community support for conservation efforts and negotiate solutions with stakeholders.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree and 10 years' experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience leading and managing complex projects and strategic initiatives.
- Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating and managing performance of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience developing partnerships with non-profit partners, private companies, and government agencies.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements and partnerships.
- Experience with financial management of a large program.
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree strongly desired.
- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.
- 10-12 years' experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in business consulting or the private sector, especially related to agri-food sectors.
- Deep knowledge of agriculture, food systems, and conservation issues.
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
