Want to know if this job is worth applying to?
Alaska, United States
Remote only
The Nature Conservancy in Alaska works in partnership with Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, government agencies, and local communities, with much of that work centered in Southeast Alaska on forest stewardship, climate resilience, and community wellbeing. For nearly a decade, TNC Alaska has hosted a Regional Community Forest Catalyst in partnership with the Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP), a regional network of Tribes, Alaska Native corporations, nonprofits, agencies, and communities working toward cultural, ecological, and economic resilience across the region.
The Regional Community Forest Catalyst (Catalyst) supports the continuation and growth of community forest partnerships (currently operating in Hoonah, Kake, and Klawock (Prince of Wales Island)). Each partnership brings together a local coordinator, a community council or steering committee, a technical team, and a local field crew to carry out habitat restoration, young-growth forest treatments, fish passage and watershed work, subsistence access improvements, and monitoring on the Tongass National Forest and adjacent lands. Over the past decade these partnerships have grown a local stewardship workforce, increased local decision-making over forest management, and leveraged millions of dollars in project funding for their communities. There is more to do to sustain the existing partnerships and, as capacity allows, extend the model to additional communities.
This position reports directly to the Southeast Alaska Program Director. The location for this position is flexible within Southeast Alaska with frequent travel within the region expected.
We encourage you to submit a cover letter, but it is not required.
Essential Functions
Working at both the community and regional levels, the Catalyst operates as a networking node; helping fill the capacity gaps that come with hosting community forest projects: fundraising and grant writing, workforce development for field crews and coordinators, and land management planning. Across the region, the Catalyst convenes and coordinates amongst regional partners on regional training, shared funding opportunities, and the larger projects that need several crews working together for part of a season.
The Catalyst provides technical leadership, facilitation, coordination, and capacity-building support for community forest partnerships across Southeast Alaska. The position engages in land-management planning, grant-writing, workforce training, project coordination, stewardship implementation, and regional collaboration while ensuring community priorities guide decision making. This position works in close collaboration with other Regional and Community Catalysts within the Sustainable Southeast Partnership.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $78,480 - $83,400. 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. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One 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. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into 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 and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.
Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!
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.
