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 are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube 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’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

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) understands the critical role of investments, corporate practices, and markets in solving the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. The Conservancy has established the Impact Finance & Markets division to shape direction of investment, corporate practices, and markets around the world. The Agriculture Innovation Strategy Manager is part of the Corporate Engagement team within the Impact Finance & Markets Division and reports to the Director of Agriculture Innovation.

The Agriculture Innovation Strategy Manager supports the development, implementation, and active management of efforts to foster innovative new technologies and business models with a high potential to advance TNC’s conservation goals. This work is in service to TNC’s Global Food and Water strategies. The Strategy manager will engage with key TNC staff, investment funds, investors, early stage and corporate agribusiness companies, research organizations and other NGOs to execute and deliver results. They work closely with TNC staff and their robust ecosystem knowledge at the global, regional, and operating unit level to identify opportunities where innovation can drive mission results and to connect emerging technologies to our programmatic work.

They advise on active strategy management and capacity building. They develop key topical expertise beyond general strategy and are expected to become an expert that supports cross-functional or cross-boundary strategy development and management. The Strategy Manager advises the Director on issues that should be more effectively coordinated across portfolio including new strategies. They work to develop a dotted line network of strategy advisors in the field through active collaboration.

This position is based remotely throughout the United States. The pay range is $110K-$140k, depending on location and experience. Please note, TNC bases compensation on a person's geographic location and experience.

• Work with TNC program leads to identify and execute on opportunities where technology and innovation have the potential to create large scale industry change in support of our conservation goals.
• Establish and lead internal TNC agriculture technology resource group to review emerging technologies and applications including appropriate regional science staff.
• Engage with partners including early stage and corporate companies, investment funds and other NGOs to identify opportunities where TNC can add value and test innovative new approaches to achieve TNC’s conservation goals.
• Designs, implements and directs complex and diverse projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
• Makes strategic decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
• Incorporates cross disciplinary knowledge to support program objectives.
• Coordinates the work of other professionals, inside and outside of the organization.
• Significant latitude to deal directly with field management personnel and organizational leadership.
• Ability to contribute to Agriculture Innovation Strategy Team management decisions.
• Requires willingness and ability to travel up to 25% both domestically and internationally.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC co-creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is innovative and collaborative to help us create large scale industry change. You will work with start-ups, corporate partners, our scientists, and other NGOs to build solutions to our world’s toughest agricultural production system challenges.

What You'll Bring

• BA/BS degree and 7 years of experience in farming, agribusiness, agriculture technology, agriculture technology investment and/or system design and management.
• Experience with emerging agriculture technologies and new business models.
• Experience with new product development and/or investment to commercialize new technologies and innovations.
• Experience leading and managing complex projects and strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Growth mindset, curiosity to learn, try new approaches, and adaptively manage programs to meet evolving conditions & needs.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

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 to include 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 in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID #51971, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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.

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.

Where legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect against COVID-19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to comply with this requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption.