Global Director, Indigenous and Community Leadership in Conservation

About the Company

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in 1951, it has grown into one of the most effective environmental organizations, impacting conservation in 79 countries through science-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the global Indigenous and Community Leadership in Conservation (ICLC) strategy
• Drive integration of ICLC across conservation, climate, and policy programs
• Embed Indigenous and community leadership into core programmatic strategies and governance
• Manage a global, multi-disciplinary, and geographically dispersed team of approximately 6 staff
• Serve as a primary global spokesperson for Indigenous and community-led conservation
• Build and sustain partnerships with Indigenous leaders, NGOs, multilaterals, and funders
• Advance global fundraising and donor engagement strategies
• Collaborate across various TNC functions including Science, Policy, and Impact Finance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in conservation, non-profit, or advocacy
• Majority of experience gained outside the U.S., specifically in the Global South
• Proven management experience leading global multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working within or alongside global matrixed organizations
• Fluency in written and verbal English
• Executive decision-making abilities and strategic mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 10+ years of leadership experience in conservation, advocacy, or Indigenous governance
• Deep professional or lived expertise in Indigenous rights and equitable conservation
• Proven success in fundraising and budget management
• Experience influencing organizational strategy and large-scale systems
• Ability to work effectively in a decentralized, geographically dispersed organization