The Nature Conservancy
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor .
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
Latin America is home to 40% of the world’s species, a third of its freshwater, a quarter of its forests and 25% of arable land. Its forests are essential to the health of our warming planet, and its lands provide 16% of the world’s food and agriculture exports. Functional ecosystems are the engine of Latin America´s economic growth and play a pivotal role in meeting global demand for food, water and energy. Simply put, there is no place more important for plant and animal diversity, climate regulation and the global economy than Latin America. But Latin America is at a turning point. Climate change, biodiversity loss, alarming deforestation and over exploitation of oceans and watersheds are straining these critical natural systems. This is why The Nature Conservancy is driving systems innovation strategies to mainstream the role of nature in socio-economic sustainable development for the region. Our work in Latin America is projected to significantly contribute to TNC’s 2030 overall goals: they anticipate meeting 50% of TNC’s overall climate goal, 22% of the lands goal, and 25% of the freshwater rivers goal.
The Nature Conservancy works in 9 countries across Latin America. We have the experience, knowledge and partnerships needed to develop, implement, and scale strategies that reconcile sustainable development with conservation. Our science shows us that this decade (2020-2030) offers a window of profound opportunity to change course and achieve a more sustainable future for people and nature.
For more information on both TNC and the Latin America region, please refer to The Nature Conservancy’s website www.nature.org .
What We Can Achieve Together:
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, dynamic Director of Development (DOD) for Latin America to join our team, a senior leader position within TNC. The DOD will lead our fundraising work in collaboration with other team members across TNC globally and in the region. They will lead the design and implementation of our revenue strategy to unlock conservation and sustainable development at a scale that really matters. Having created comprehensive, science-based strategies for each of our priorities, our opportunity and challenge now is to design the enabling conditions to unleash systems change approaches building on almost 60 years of experience, leveraging our work on policy, markets, and innovative finance. We have entered a crucial decade where the convergence of cross-sectoral efforts, public support and the leadership of individual donors needs to be fully leveraged to achieve transformational impact.
The Director of Development, Latin America Region (LAR) reports to TNC’s Regional Managing Director for Latin America and is responsible for developing and executing a 5-year, integrated fundraising strategy that supports the region’s strategic plan, leading the region’s private revenue-generating functions, actively engaging key donors, and coordinating and leveraging our partner and philanthropic resources (corporations, foundations, multilaterals, and individual donors). This person will manage the development of donor prospect lists and guide the team to have strategic interactions with high priority donors and will ultimately lead to increased private donations to TNC. While primarily focused on private philanthropy, the DOD will coordinate with public fundraising efforts as well. They will lead and inspire a diverse team of Development professionals located across the region and the US to build robust and diverse portfolios to deliver on fundraising goals; orient communications assets in support of this effort; and manage a select group of 15-20 donors with giving ranges spanning from $500,000 to $5M or more who have an interest in Latin America. They are a dynamic, adaptable, inspiring leader and manages a team of approximately 20 people, including the Director of Development Operations. They work closely with U.S. and European Development counterparts to coordinate donor management responsibilities. They will work closely with a new Latin America trustee council - a volunteer leadership entity that is being established focused on fundraising in the region. They will also be a key liaison with another volunteer leadership entity that has a long-standing partnership with TNC. Ultimately the team will be responsible for growing revenue from ~$11M/year to $35M/year with renewed focus on philanthropic individuals from both Latin America and outside the region.
The Director of Development, LAR is a member of the LAR Executive Team. It offers qualified candidates the opportunity to join the staff of a world-renowned conservation organization, and the biggest environmental NGO in the world. The position will be based in one of TNC’s core countries in the region (Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, or Peru), and locations in the US will also be considered.
Responsibilities and Scope
Accountable for the region’s private fundraising goals, by defining priorities, aligning goals, talent, and resources – and through direct fundraising.
Refresh the region’s philanthropy strategy, with a clear focus on cultivating and building relationships with Ultra High Net Worth individuals who are philanthropic and conservation-minded.
Strategically train and support regional leadership to focus on near term opportunities to mobilize private resources for TNC’s mission in Latin America.
Ensure programs meet commitments while complying with TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements.
Lead the conception, design, and execution of strategic initiatives and goals through collaboration with senior-level stakeholders in order to enhance the region’s overall performance.
Lead the conception, design, and implementation of regional initiatives, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring program accountability.
Coordinate fundraising efforts with TNC’s Global teams. Financial management responsibilities include setting budget and fundraising objectives, analyzing results, and taking corrective actions.
Direct or participate in negotiations involving complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
Appropriately handle sensitive, confidential and/or emotionally charged information as it arises.
Demonstrate impeccable adherence to TNC’s Values and Competencies.
Strategic decisions may affect public image, impact multiple programs, and bind the organization financially or legally.
Travel is frequent and may be on short notice.
TNC provides for a balanced work environment, but in some specific situations, work may demand long hours and some work on weekends.
What You’ll Bring:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years related experience, including 3 years working at a senior/executive level.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, including Ultra High Net Worth individuals (UHNWI), foundations Professional fundraising experience with a demonstrated history of cultivating and soliciting 6–7+ figures from principal gift and high-net-worth prospects, both from in-region philanthropic donors as well as from the US and Europe.
and corporations.
Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.
Experience guiding strategic communications in benefit of fundraising.
Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.
Management experience of a large multidisciplinary department, including planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.
Fluent in English and either Spanish or Portuguese; working knowledge of all 3 languages.
Committed to the mission of The Nature Conservancy.
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
How to Apply:
Please apply to Job 53969 at www.nature.org/careers. Submit required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
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 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, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor .
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”
Latin America is home to 40% of the world’s species, a third of its freshwater, a quarter of its forests and 25% of arable land. Its forests are essential to the health of our warming planet, and its lands provide 16% of the world’s food and agriculture exports. Functional ecosystems are the engine of Latin America´s economic growth and play a pivotal role in meeting global demand for food, water and energy. Simply put, there is no place more important for plant and animal diversity, climate regulation and the global economy than Latin America. But Latin America is at a turning point. Climate change, biodiversity loss, alarming deforestation and over exploitation of oceans and watersheds are straining these critical natural systems. This is why The Nature Conservancy is driving systems innovation strategies to mainstream the role of nature in socio-economic sustainable development for the region. Our work in Latin America is projected to significantly contribute to TNC’s 2030 overall goals: they anticipate meeting 50% of TNC’s overall climate goal, 22% of the lands goal, and 25% of the freshwater rivers goal.
The Nature Conservancy works in 9 countries across Latin America. We have the experience, knowledge and partnerships needed to develop, implement, and scale strategies that reconcile sustainable development with conservation. Our science shows us that this decade (2020-2030) offers a window of profound opportunity to change course and achieve a more sustainable future for people and nature.
For more information on both TNC and the Latin America region, please refer to The Nature Conservancy’s website www.nature.org .
What We Can Achieve Together:
We are seeking an entrepreneurial, dynamic Director of Development (DOD) for Latin America to join our team, a senior leader position within TNC. The DOD will lead our fundraising work in collaboration with other team members across TNC globally and in the region. They will lead the design and implementation of our revenue strategy to unlock conservation and sustainable development at a scale that really matters. Having created comprehensive, science-based strategies for each of our priorities, our opportunity and challenge now is to design the enabling conditions to unleash systems change approaches building on almost 60 years of experience, leveraging our work on policy, markets, and innovative finance. We have entered a crucial decade where the convergence of cross-sectoral efforts, public support and the leadership of individual donors needs to be fully leveraged to achieve transformational impact.
The Director of Development, Latin America Region (LAR) reports to TNC’s Regional Managing Director for Latin America and is responsible for developing and executing a 5-year, integrated fundraising strategy that supports the region’s strategic plan, leading the region’s private revenue-generating functions, actively engaging key donors, and coordinating and leveraging our partner and philanthropic resources (corporations, foundations, multilaterals, and individual donors). This person will manage the development of donor prospect lists and guide the team to have strategic interactions with high priority donors and will ultimately lead to increased private donations to TNC. While primarily focused on private philanthropy, the DOD will coordinate with public fundraising efforts as well. They will lead and inspire a diverse team of Development professionals located across the region and the US to build robust and diverse portfolios to deliver on fundraising goals; orient communications assets in support of this effort; and manage a select group of 15-20 donors with giving ranges spanning from $500,000 to $5M or more who have an interest in Latin America. They are a dynamic, adaptable, inspiring leader and manages a team of approximately 20 people, including the Director of Development Operations. They work closely with U.S. and European Development counterparts to coordinate donor management responsibilities. They will work closely with a new Latin America trustee council - a volunteer leadership entity that is being established focused on fundraising in the region. They will also be a key liaison with another volunteer leadership entity that has a long-standing partnership with TNC. Ultimately the team will be responsible for growing revenue from ~$11M/year to $35M/year with renewed focus on philanthropic individuals from both Latin America and outside the region.
The Director of Development, LAR is a member of the LAR Executive Team. It offers qualified candidates the opportunity to join the staff of a world-renowned conservation organization, and the biggest environmental NGO in the world. The position will be based in one of TNC’s core countries in the region (Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, or Peru), and locations in the US will also be considered.
Responsibilities and Scope
Accountable for the region’s private fundraising goals, by defining priorities, aligning goals, talent, and resources – and through direct fundraising.
Refresh the region’s philanthropy strategy, with a clear focus on cultivating and building relationships with Ultra High Net Worth individuals who are philanthropic and conservation-minded.
Strategically train and support regional leadership to focus on near term opportunities to mobilize private resources for TNC’s mission in Latin America.
Ensure programs meet commitments while complying with TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements.
Lead the conception, design, and execution of strategic initiatives and goals through collaboration with senior-level stakeholders in order to enhance the region’s overall performance.
Lead the conception, design, and implementation of regional initiatives, coordinating the work of other professionals, managing budget, and ensuring program accountability.
Coordinate fundraising efforts with TNC’s Global teams. Financial management responsibilities include setting budget and fundraising objectives, analyzing results, and taking corrective actions.
Direct or participate in negotiations involving complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
Appropriately handle sensitive, confidential and/or emotionally charged information as it arises.
Demonstrate impeccable adherence to TNC’s Values and Competencies.
Strategic decisions may affect public image, impact multiple programs, and bind the organization financially or legally.
Travel is frequent and may be on short notice.
TNC provides for a balanced work environment, but in some specific situations, work may demand long hours and some work on weekends.
What You’ll Bring:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 12 years related experience, including 3 years working at a senior/executive level.
Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, including Ultra High Net Worth individuals (UHNWI), foundations Professional fundraising experience with a demonstrated history of cultivating and soliciting 6–7+ figures from principal gift and high-net-worth prospects, both from in-region philanthropic donors as well as from the US and Europe.
and corporations.
Experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives.
Experience guiding strategic communications in benefit of fundraising.
Experience working in a large, complex, not-for-profit environment.
Management experience of a large multidisciplinary department, including planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.
Fluent in English and either Spanish or Portuguese; working knowledge of all 3 languages.
Committed to the mission of The Nature Conservancy.
What We Bring:
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!
The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!
How to Apply:
Please apply to Job 53969 at www.nature.org/careers. Submit required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
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 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, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
ZincFive, LLC
Tualatin, Oregon
The Director of Battery Manufacturing will oversee ZincFive’s global battery manufacturing operations, ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff. The initial focus for this role will be establishing a manufacturing presence in the United States using ZincFive’s current capability in China as the starting point. The Director of Battery Manufacturing will ultimately drive the transition of ZincFive from relatively low volume, semi-automated production capability today to a fully automated high-volume battery manufacturer with a global footprint, ensuring battery capacity keeps pace with quickly accelerating customer demand. This position reports to the SVP Operations and Planning and will be performed remotely until a final location is determined for the manufacturing facility and then will transition to an onsite role.
Director of Battery Manufacturing Job Duties:
Responsible for establishing and growing a manufacturing footprint in the United States, including site selection, staff development, process knowledge transfer, environmental and safety compliance, equipment specifications and sourcing, and raw materials management
Works closely with China team to establish 2-way channel for knowledge transfer, process automation, and development of global manufacturing process and quality standards
Recruits, trains, manages, and professionally develops manufacturing personnel, establishing a fully ready team for the implementation of the U.S. production line
Develops future capability for global facilities, equipment, and workforce to ensure capacity meets business needs on a regional basis
Manages and communicates manufacturing activities within a collaborative cross-functional environment, communicating risk, and recovery activities when necessary
Develops manufacturing strategies to minimize product cost; drives cost reduction programs through improved process controls, automation, and improved material utilization
Creates and implements production reports to ensure safety, quality, financial, and delivery goals and standards are met
Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health, and safety staff.
Assists COO and SVP of Operations and Planning with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology
Identifies and shares training opportunities for staff to build and improve skills
Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations
Works with chief financial officer to develop operating budget
Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested
Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout and manages global network of key suppliers
Performs other related duties as assigned
Domestic and international travel as needed
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 10 years of experience in battery manufacturing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and managerial skills
Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division
Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others
Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals
Preferred Skills:
Advanced degree
ISO 9000 and SAP experience
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work involves constant sitting at a computer, occasional walking, and lifting to 10 pounds
Working within home and office environments
Travel by air, car, bus or train both domestic and international as need
Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.
In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.
ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.
The Director of Battery Manufacturing will oversee ZincFive’s global battery manufacturing operations, ensuring effective and efficient use of facilities and staff. The initial focus for this role will be establishing a manufacturing presence in the United States using ZincFive’s current capability in China as the starting point. The Director of Battery Manufacturing will ultimately drive the transition of ZincFive from relatively low volume, semi-automated production capability today to a fully automated high-volume battery manufacturer with a global footprint, ensuring battery capacity keeps pace with quickly accelerating customer demand. This position reports to the SVP Operations and Planning and will be performed remotely until a final location is determined for the manufacturing facility and then will transition to an onsite role.
Director of Battery Manufacturing Job Duties:
Responsible for establishing and growing a manufacturing footprint in the United States, including site selection, staff development, process knowledge transfer, environmental and safety compliance, equipment specifications and sourcing, and raw materials management
Works closely with China team to establish 2-way channel for knowledge transfer, process automation, and development of global manufacturing process and quality standards
Recruits, trains, manages, and professionally develops manufacturing personnel, establishing a fully ready team for the implementation of the U.S. production line
Develops future capability for global facilities, equipment, and workforce to ensure capacity meets business needs on a regional basis
Manages and communicates manufacturing activities within a collaborative cross-functional environment, communicating risk, and recovery activities when necessary
Develops manufacturing strategies to minimize product cost; drives cost reduction programs through improved process controls, automation, and improved material utilization
Creates and implements production reports to ensure safety, quality, financial, and delivery goals and standards are met
Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, through collaboration with environmental, health, and safety staff.
Assists COO and SVP of Operations and Planning with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology
Identifies and shares training opportunities for staff to build and improve skills
Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations
Works with chief financial officer to develop operating budget
Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested
Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout and manages global network of key suppliers
Performs other related duties as assigned
Domestic and international travel as needed
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 10 years of experience in battery manufacturing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and managerial skills
Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division
Ability to set long-term goals and communicate them to others
Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals
Preferred Skills:
Advanced degree
ISO 9000 and SAP experience
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work involves constant sitting at a computer, occasional walking, and lifting to 10 pounds
Working within home and office environments
Travel by air, car, bus or train both domestic and international as need
Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.
In addition, the successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid sick time, paid time off for vacation, paid holidays, paid community service days, professional/personal learning program, and applicable state/federal paid family leave.
ZincFive is committed to employing a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. We maintain a safe workplace and perform pre-employment testing. ZincFive is a participant in E-Verify and receives employment authorization of new hires through Social Security and the Department of Homeland Security databases.
National Wildlife Federation
Reston, VA
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
One of the National Wildlife Federation’s signature conservation programs is Garden for Wildlife™. For more than 45 years, this program has been inspiring people to plant on behalf of wildlife where the live, work, play, learn and worship.
To advance our mission, we are seeking a full-time Tech Product Owner to join our staff, working out of our Reston, VA, office with telework options. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). As the Tech Product Owner for Garden for Wildlife™, you will lead the development of and maintain, a transformative digital product that is the cornerstone of the new Garden for Wildlife™ Enterprise (GFWE) to expand access to native plants and trees, scale the conservation impact, and create an engaged and diverse community of wildlife gardeners – effectively revolutionizing the way all people plant to benefit wildlife and communities. The GFWE is an independent business unit within the Innovation and Growth division and you will report directly to the Head of Garden for Wildlife™ and be a team player in the GFWE senior team that includes the directors of GFW Operations and Growth, Marketing, and Finance.
You will lead the build and run of the analytics driven B2B2C platform to support a network that seamlessly engages environmentally minded gardeners through personalized experience that connects: DIY solutions, science-based data, and mapping for impact with an interactive community. You will direct the creation, enhancement and maintenance of the responsive mobile, desktop web-based application, Cloud based CRM, with analytics driven e-commerce, and integration with 3rd party fulfillment support and inventory management ERP. This role consistently conveys the GFWE operational model for what matters most to platform users to the Tech Build Project Manager and engineering and design teams.
In this role you will :
Recruit and manage a diverse and dynamic GFWE Platform Tech team that will drive strategy, growth and impact. Your direct reports will include Front End and Back End Engineers, Cloud Data Manager, Analytics manager and you will co-supervise GFWE web design and content lead.
Successfully negotiate and manage all Tech partner and vendor relationships. Specifically manage 3rd party contracted Tech Build Project Manager for GFW Build.
Create a quality control system that manages the conceptual and technical integrity of the platform’s features. This includes Product Backlog list of all the features or components of the project with user-centric descriptions, to coordinate with Build Project Manager’s Sprint process.
Negotiate contracts for required integrations with external data feeds, e.g. fulfillment partner, geo location, zipcode, photo assets, species or science data, etc.
Ensure platform includes mapping capacity and maintains functionality and enhancements for responsive user experience to include but not limited to:
Ensuring user privacy, cybersecurity and data asset management.
Building and monitoring data/behavior /tracking throughout the tool.
UX/UI production combined with user testing.
Consult with the National Wildlife Federation’s Strategic Business Operations/IT department to ensure seamless connections to the National Wildlife Federation’s existing web and information technology and financial platforms.
Propel and support an equity and justice culture across all enterprise departments ensuring this culture is embedded into hiring and business practices, vendor relationships, corporate partnerships and product offerings, as well as inclusivity and diversity in advertising, content development and storytelling.
Work with the GFWE marketing team to best position the platform and plant product release. Specifically, ensuring the build product manager is working with GFWE marketing to outline product placement strategies and how the products will be described in the platform and social channels.
Closely manage the Tech budget, performance and financial reporting.
Be responsible for staying on target and meeting aggressive launch deadlines.
Qualifications:
Requires a degree in computer science, business, engineering, developer or related field or equivalent experience.
Understanding of online retail users’ behaviors, the market place, potential competitive platforms, and future trends to consider for successful domain and platform experience.
Eight or more years of combined experience in tech business analysis, operational process improvement, project management or equivalent cobination of technical and operational experience.
Advanced knowledge of system(s) assigned, Agile methodology and principles.
Previous experience with data visualization products.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
Technical certifications a plus.
Product owner certification preferred.
Experience with Salesforce cloud platforms ideal.
Important Success Factors:
Strong understanding of online retail and community technology and user experiences.
Ability to synthesize disparate and complex technology and summarize key points concisely for consumption by different levels of the organization, including executive teams.
Strong negotiator, decision-maker, and communicator.
Skilled at defining customer needs and using that knowledge to defining functional product specifications.
Strong requirements gathering skills.
Ability to continuously motivate the product development teams to meet the project's original goal.
A leader who can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and work independently as well as collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
Self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Growth, innovation and customer-first mindset.
Enthusiasm for conservation issues.
Leadership Competencies
Self-Awareness and Learning - Demonstrates awareness of multiple group identities and their attendant dynamics and consistently bring a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions and commit to build our awareness through continued learning.
Authentic Relationships and Partnerships – Proactively builds and sustains robust, authentic, productive working relationships with colleagues and community partners across race and other group identities
Direct Communication - Communicates in ways that honor each person’s inherent dignity and agency, including our own, and lead with respect and compassion.
Supervision and Power sharing – Brings an awareness of culture and difference into our supervisory relationships and work to authentically share power to bring out the best in others.
Innovation - Seeks solutions by cultivating empathy, taking risks, trying new approaches, learning from mistakes, learning from each other, and continually improving our efforts. We are courageous and proactive about developing solutions that are rooted in principles of equity and justice.
Equity Analysis and Action - Clearly and consistently articulates a sophisticated understanding of equity across social groups and structural racism, and the centrality of this analysis to the work we do and how we operate at NWF. We integrate that knowledge into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $110,000 - $120,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF or Federation) is America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Federation's mission is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
One of the National Wildlife Federation’s signature conservation programs is Garden for Wildlife™. For more than 45 years, this program has been inspiring people to plant on behalf of wildlife where the live, work, play, learn and worship.
To advance our mission, we are seeking a full-time Tech Product Owner to join our staff, working out of our Reston, VA, office with telework options. (Due to COVID-19 all employees are working remotely until we make return to work decisions). As the Tech Product Owner for Garden for Wildlife™, you will lead the development of and maintain, a transformative digital product that is the cornerstone of the new Garden for Wildlife™ Enterprise (GFWE) to expand access to native plants and trees, scale the conservation impact, and create an engaged and diverse community of wildlife gardeners – effectively revolutionizing the way all people plant to benefit wildlife and communities. The GFWE is an independent business unit within the Innovation and Growth division and you will report directly to the Head of Garden for Wildlife™ and be a team player in the GFWE senior team that includes the directors of GFW Operations and Growth, Marketing, and Finance.
You will lead the build and run of the analytics driven B2B2C platform to support a network that seamlessly engages environmentally minded gardeners through personalized experience that connects: DIY solutions, science-based data, and mapping for impact with an interactive community. You will direct the creation, enhancement and maintenance of the responsive mobile, desktop web-based application, Cloud based CRM, with analytics driven e-commerce, and integration with 3rd party fulfillment support and inventory management ERP. This role consistently conveys the GFWE operational model for what matters most to platform users to the Tech Build Project Manager and engineering and design teams.
In this role you will :
Recruit and manage a diverse and dynamic GFWE Platform Tech team that will drive strategy, growth and impact. Your direct reports will include Front End and Back End Engineers, Cloud Data Manager, Analytics manager and you will co-supervise GFWE web design and content lead.
Successfully negotiate and manage all Tech partner and vendor relationships. Specifically manage 3rd party contracted Tech Build Project Manager for GFW Build.
Create a quality control system that manages the conceptual and technical integrity of the platform’s features. This includes Product Backlog list of all the features or components of the project with user-centric descriptions, to coordinate with Build Project Manager’s Sprint process.
Negotiate contracts for required integrations with external data feeds, e.g. fulfillment partner, geo location, zipcode, photo assets, species or science data, etc.
Ensure platform includes mapping capacity and maintains functionality and enhancements for responsive user experience to include but not limited to:
Ensuring user privacy, cybersecurity and data asset management.
Building and monitoring data/behavior /tracking throughout the tool.
UX/UI production combined with user testing.
Consult with the National Wildlife Federation’s Strategic Business Operations/IT department to ensure seamless connections to the National Wildlife Federation’s existing web and information technology and financial platforms.
Propel and support an equity and justice culture across all enterprise departments ensuring this culture is embedded into hiring and business practices, vendor relationships, corporate partnerships and product offerings, as well as inclusivity and diversity in advertising, content development and storytelling.
Work with the GFWE marketing team to best position the platform and plant product release. Specifically, ensuring the build product manager is working with GFWE marketing to outline product placement strategies and how the products will be described in the platform and social channels.
Closely manage the Tech budget, performance and financial reporting.
Be responsible for staying on target and meeting aggressive launch deadlines.
Qualifications:
Requires a degree in computer science, business, engineering, developer or related field or equivalent experience.
Understanding of online retail users’ behaviors, the market place, potential competitive platforms, and future trends to consider for successful domain and platform experience.
Eight or more years of combined experience in tech business analysis, operational process improvement, project management or equivalent cobination of technical and operational experience.
Advanced knowledge of system(s) assigned, Agile methodology and principles.
Previous experience with data visualization products.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
Technical certifications a plus.
Product owner certification preferred.
Experience with Salesforce cloud platforms ideal.
Important Success Factors:
Strong understanding of online retail and community technology and user experiences.
Ability to synthesize disparate and complex technology and summarize key points concisely for consumption by different levels of the organization, including executive teams.
Strong negotiator, decision-maker, and communicator.
Skilled at defining customer needs and using that knowledge to defining functional product specifications.
Strong requirements gathering skills.
Ability to continuously motivate the product development teams to meet the project's original goal.
A leader who can thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and work independently as well as collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
Self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Exceptional analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Growth, innovation and customer-first mindset.
Enthusiasm for conservation issues.
Leadership Competencies
Self-Awareness and Learning - Demonstrates awareness of multiple group identities and their attendant dynamics and consistently bring a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions and commit to build our awareness through continued learning.
Authentic Relationships and Partnerships – Proactively builds and sustains robust, authentic, productive working relationships with colleagues and community partners across race and other group identities
Direct Communication - Communicates in ways that honor each person’s inherent dignity and agency, including our own, and lead with respect and compassion.
Supervision and Power sharing – Brings an awareness of culture and difference into our supervisory relationships and work to authentically share power to bring out the best in others.
Innovation - Seeks solutions by cultivating empathy, taking risks, trying new approaches, learning from mistakes, learning from each other, and continually improving our efforts. We are courageous and proactive about developing solutions that are rooted in principles of equity and justice.
Equity Analysis and Action - Clearly and consistently articulates a sophisticated understanding of equity across social groups and structural racism, and the centrality of this analysis to the work we do and how we operate at NWF. We integrate that knowledge into work projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects.
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position is currently $110,000 - $120,000 annually, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.