Job Description:
The Urban Conservation Associate works in the Maryland/DC Chapter’s Urban Conservation Program in Washington, DC, which is part of the Conservancy’s North America Cities Network. This position will be responsible for shaping and implementing strategies that will conserve and enhance natural systems for the benefit of people and nature in DC’s urban environment. This includes increasing the resiliency of DC to environmental challenges, improving water quality, and enhancing quality of life. This position will report to the Maryland/DC Urban Conservation Director.
The MD/DC Urban Conservation Program builds on the Conservancy’s science-based, collaborative, results-oriented approach and its record of contributing creative and effective solutions to conservation challenges. We work to improve water quality in the Anacostia and Potomac River watersheds by reducing stormwater runoff, and address community resilience through nature-based solutions. All our work is done collaboratively with other leading agencies and organizations across DC. Our current projects include:
building green infrastructure through a first of its kind stormwater retention credit market in DC,
expanding tree canopy to reduce urban heat and capture stormwater,
working with partners to create public spaces that retain stormwater and provide habitat for local wildlife while also providing places for people to enjoy nature in an urban setting,
engaging partners and members of the community in shared conservation goals, and empowering youth as the next generation of environmental advocates.
Responsibilities:
- Work within the scope of the Urban Conservation Program and the Maryland/DC Chapter’s strategic goals.
- Perform tasks with minimal supervision and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
- Coordinate regular meetings with staff and external partners; manage meeting logistics, agendas and minutes.
- Coordinate complex projects with several variables, and work within a defined timeline and budget.
- Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
- Write technical letters, reports, and proposals.
- Duties may require non-routine analysis, research, and follow-through.
- Travel throughout the city and work flexible hours as needed in other Maryland/DC conservation project areas.
- Ensure program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a public policy or science field related to conservation or natural resource management and 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in on-the-ground conservation project implementation.
- Experience in managing and tracking multiple projects
- Experience in partnership development and external relationships.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to details.
- Experience giving presentations to diverse audiences such as the general public, scientists, stakeholders, funders and policy-makers.
- Experience leading or participating on cross functional teams, working and communicating with a wide range of people.
- Experience writing reports and proposals.
- Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
- Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
To Apply:
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