The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.
NatureVest is focused on deal generation, capital deployment and thought leadership in the environmental impact investing space.A collaborative effort between JPMorgan Chase and The Nature Conservancy, NatureVest brings together investors, conservation leaders, policymakers, and financing institutions to grow the field of environmental impact investing and enable more capital to be allocated to investing in nature.
With the goal of attracting $1 billion of private capital by 2020 for conservation projects that protect and restore the lands and waters upon which all life depends, NatureVest is focused on the following:
- Developing transactions to deploy capital through investment products that offer both conservation impact and financial return
- Organizing investors (institutional, private and philanthropic) who will participate in transactions and/or funds
- Establishing the nexus of thought leadership for natural capital investment by: producing new research, targeted convenings, and an interactive resource for practitioners and stakeholders
Position Summary:
The Director, Urban Green Infrastructure Partnerships will act as NatureVest's primary point of contact with municipalities and private developers looking to incorporate green infrastructure into their programs and will be responsible for ensuring investment objectives are incorporated into implementation. Reporting to Director of Product Development,this key position is a unique and exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who is knowledgeable and passionate about leveraging financial markets to drive environmental impact and urban sustainability through urban green infrastructure investments.
Responsibilities & Scope:
- Working in collaboration with the Director of Product Development and the North America Urban Conservation Directors, engage U.S. municipalities through direct outreach to mayors' offices, utilities, and regulators to develop a pipeline of viable investment opportunities.
- Work with the Director of Product Development to set strategic direction for municipal and regional priorities and investment criteria.
- Work with Director of Product Development to evaluate and scope deals. Ensure preliminary conservation objectives are considered and incorporated into initial scope definition and assist with the development partner selection process.
- Work closely with TNC's Global and North American Cities Programs, and interested TNC Chapters to train staff and their municipal constituents to support evaluation of how cities can leverage impact capital and NatureVest to identify potential opportunities for investable green infrastructure and stormwater management initiatives.
- Establish working relationships with local and national enterprises, municipalities, and other NGOs to identify high-quality development partners, build sources of demand for green infrastructure investment, and establish partners in policy leadership and community engagement.
- Maintain international profile by producing original thought leadership pieces through written articles, conference appearances, and video work on policy and investment best practices.
- Significant US travel involved.
Desired Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- BA/BS degree and 12 years in municipal government or as a technical consultant to municipal government working on regulated water quality issues, sustainability-related initiatives, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience designing, implementing, and directing complex initiatives of strategic importance, including the management of budgets, the supervision of multidisciplinary professionals, and the coordination of the work of partners.
- Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.), working effectively with a broad array of stakeholders with divergent needs.
- Experience with current trends and practices in stormwater policy, regulation, and green infrastructure implementation.
- Successful experience facilitating complex negotiations with municipal, state, and/or federal governments, and/or private business.
- Master's in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration or Business Administration, or other advanced degree with significant course work in policy, planning and public administration is preferred.
- Sense of urgency, with the ability to manage multiple work streams on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding goals.
- Demonstrated success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff and partners to achieve and sustain excellence.
- Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and ability to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Exceptional interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
How to apply:
For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID#43991 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST3/24/16.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply