Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC

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.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Maryland/DC Chapter! Our work is focused on two areas where our outcomes can have the greatest impact for the residents of Maryland/DC: protecting clean water and tackling climate change. Our efforts span the region, from western Maryland's Central Appalachian forests to our nation's capital and beyond to the Chesapeake Bay. The Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC will bring their field experience, project management, policy experience, and community engagement to bear by working to improve clean water and build climate resilience in Washington, DC and surrounding counties. Specifically, Working with District resident’s, landowners, small businesses, and government to support the successful implementation of the District’s vision for the Stormwater Retention Credit program — to drive funding to under-resourced, and historically under-invested communities for the purposes of stormwater management, pollution control, and increased access to nature. A successful candidate will have experience in: relationship management, small business outreach and marketing, public education, project management, stormwater retention Best Management Practices (BMPs), permitting and construction management, and strategy development. This position will report to the Chesapeake Stormwater Program Director for The Nature Conservancy’s Maryland/DC Chapter, and will work as part of scientists, policy experts, marketing, and development professionals to successfully implement this work.

We’re Looking for You:

If you’re looking for a career where you can blend purpose and practice, come join TNC’s Maryland/DC Chapter as the Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC. Not only will you contribute to the organization’s conservation mission in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and greater Chesapeake Bay region, but you’ll also have the chance to grow through TNC’s global network of practitioners! We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person who will thrive in a culture of collaboration and collective impact. Within that context, the Stormwater Project Manager – MD/DC will advance active work in the District’s Stormwater Retention Credit Market through partnership building, engaging with local business, on the ground implementation of stormwater projects, project maintenance, policy recommendations, and community engagement. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or stormwater management certification and 3 years’ experience or at least 5 years’ experience working in stormwater management field
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners such as government officials, local businesses, community groups, etc.
• Experience analyzing policies to access and recommend new approaches to achieve publicly beneficial infrastructure outcomes but working with and gaining the trust of communities
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Experience in training.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building robust community partnerships, including executing collaborative and equitable environmental projects
• Experience providing public education on small businesses and community groups
• Experience working in Washington, DC with city agencies on environmental issues
• Experience collaboratively designing, implementing, and managing multiple projects and initiatives
• Experience with green infrastructure projects such as design, implementation, maintenance, regulation, communication, education, etc.
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in urban resilience/sustainability policy, practice, and projects
• Multi-cultural, cross-cultural, multi-lingual skills, background, or experience

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!