Deputy Director of Operations and Resource Development

OFFICE LOCATION

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

This position is based in the metro-Atlanta office and travels across the state of Georgia.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

If you’re looking for a career that offers meaning and purpose, come join our Georgia chapter as Deputy Director of Operations and Resource Development.  Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Georgia, but you’ll also contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our chapter and work within our southern division. Systems Leadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join the Georgia chapter and apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

•     Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, including working at a senior level.
•     Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and senior-level staff.
•     Experience negotiating complex, high-profile, or sensitive agreements.  
•     Extensive management experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage the performance of a large multi-disciplinary team.  Keeps staff informed and expresses appreciation.  
•     Experience in budgeting, staffing, and performance management, with the ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff and clearly define expectations.
•     Experience in developing program-wide strategies and policies.
•     Experience working with diverse groups of staff and partners.
•     Written and verbal fluency in English and fluency in the predominant language of the operating unit if other than English (if required).
•     Experience in delivering complex communications and presenting in front of large audiences.  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•     Demonstrated commitment to ensuring the chapter values diversity, equity, and inclusion and actively advocates for and incorporates this value into programs, projects, and teams.
•     Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.
•     Proven commitment to and enjoyment of people and teamwork.
•     Proven commitment to the success and advancement of others.
•     Well organized and self-directed.
•     Proven technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.  Demonstrated operational, implementation and detail-oriented perspective.
•     Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in conservation, fundraising and non-profit management.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $120,500 - $150,000 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.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 55111, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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.

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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.