Hawaii

Negotiable within the Hawaiian Islands

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative 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; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, bipartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.

Established in 1980, TNC's Hawai'i program has forged partnerships to manage over 2 million acres of natural lands and has grown to include Palmyra Atoll. We currently manage 14 preserves and other sites in Hawai'i and Palmyra Atoll. In Hawai'i, we work with government agencies, private landowners, businesses, community partners and local stakeholders to protect and restore Hawai'i's native watershed forests, coral reefs, and nearshore fisheries for both their ecological value and the many benefits they provide to people. At Palmyra Atoll, a National Wildlife Refuge 1,000 miles south of Hawai'i, we facilitate research in this living laboratory to better understand and address global questions around sustainable fisheries and resilience to climate change.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world's leading conservation organization!

The Hawai'i Marine Grants Lead will work within The Nature Conservancy's Hawai'i and Palmyra Chapter to provide high-quality writing of grant proposals and reports as well as a range of grant management functions to ensure successful financial and conservation outcomes. They will advance marine conservation priorities by identifying and researching grant opportunities and leading the writing, editing, routing, and tracking of proposals and reports.
The grants lead will work closely with the Grants Specialist (on public grants) and the Philanthropy team (on private grants) to ensure that all necessary processes and best practices have been followed and all needed approvals, documents and budget information are ready for submittal. They will develop and manage clear and reasonable timelines for multi-disciplinary teams, provide high-quality writing and editing, and coordinate the preparation and routing of proposals and reports on behalf of the Marine team.
They will work collaboratively in multiple teams, serve as a resource to Marine staff in decision-making and problem-solving, and will adapt and implement best practices to improve process effectiveness and workflow. They may perform analysis and research related to grants and conservation activities. Financial responsibilities will include development of budgets for grant proposals and supporting award managers in tracking and managing spending on grants.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in writing and managing grants in collaboration with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional writing and editing skills, demonstrated experience successfully securing and managing grants, and the ability to be both highly organized and flexible. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to marine conservation in Hawai'i by securing and managing the financial resources of our team!

* Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
* Experience successfully writing, securing, and managing grants in Hawaii.
* Experience managing and implementing multiple projects and coordinating the work of cross-functional teams with a high attention to detail.
* Experience communicating with and coordinating teams effectively to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously.

Each person who works at TNC contributes to our goal of protecting nature for future generations. Another one of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe feel that their unique contributions are valued. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "You'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people." To learn more, head to YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

We're proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other benefits that support work-life balance.

If you're interested in working with us, please apply-we'd love to hear from you.

The starting pay for this position is within the range of $62,200 - $73,200 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA and whose county of employment is within the Hawaiian Islands. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

To apply for job ID 55693, submit your materials (resume and cover letter) online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 5:59 PM HST on October 20, 2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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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 with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. 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 orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law. The Nature Conservancy is also a "big tent" organization. We believe that all people benefit from conservation and that the cause should be inclusive of everyone regardless of their political persuasion. We work hard to make conservation a non-partisan issue through partnerships with stakeholders, elected officials, and industries that span the political spectrum.

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