Blue Carbon Coordinator

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Adelaide, SA, Australia

**WHO WE ARE**:
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
The Blue Carbon Coordinator assists in the delivery of TNC’s blue carbon program.

They lead a significant coastal wetland restoration and blue carbon project including project planning and execution, community engagement, project governance and reporting activities. The Blue Carbon Coordinator may also support the delivery of other conservation projects in South Australia and across Australia as required.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
**Responsibilities & Scope**
- Oversees all aspects of project coordination and delivery including planning, procurement, permitting, and implementation and reporting.
- Engages community and partner organisations to accomplish project goals and outcomes.
- Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and assisting with fundraising.
- Supports the design, construction, management and monitoring of large-scale coastal restoration projects.
- Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- Under mínimal supervision, makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’ experience in natural resource management, aquaculture, coastal engineering or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing complex projects to completion involving multiple stakeholders.
- Experience building and maintaining partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience writing project plans and project reports to a high standard.
- Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
- Must have valid driver's license.

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Demonstrated high level of project management, planning and implementation.
- Experience in blue carbon, coastal wetlands or marine restoration.
- Experience writing project plans and project reports to a high standard.
- Experience working with Indigenous groups and/or under represented ethnic groups.
- Experience using project management systems.
- Technical experience in environmental statistics, data analysis, GIS or spatial mapping.
- Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
- 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

**WHAT WE BRING**:
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 competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

**APPLY NOW**:
**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 culture. 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 orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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