Nassawadox, Virginia, USA

VA405

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.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

The Summer Teacher Partner program is an extended professional development opportunity for an educator from Accomack or Northampton County (VA) K-12 public schools. The Summer Teacher Partner will have the opportunity to learn about the resources and educational materials available through The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve (VVCR) as well as participate in Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience webinars. They will also develop lesson plans to be used in their classroom and other local teachers across disciplines and grade levels, assist TNC staff with creating professional development, and increase their understanding of place-based learning on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

By joining the VVCR team, you will become part of a cutting edge Landscape Program that has worked to protect a unique coastal landscape using a science-based, partnership approach to management and conservation for over 50 years. The VVCR is one of the last expanses of coastal wilderness on the U.S. East Coast and encompasses over 40,000 acres of natural landscape throughout the Eastern Shore of Virginia, including 14 barrier and marsh islands.

This position will assist the Environmental Education Program Manager with the creation and implementation of environmental education programming and materials that emphasize the biological diversity of the Brownsville Preserve, global environmental change, and TNC's conservation initiatives. Projects will include lesson plan development for teacher use to increase environmental literacy in the classroom. This position will also help with the development and recruitment for TNC professional development opportunities for educators in Accomack and Northampton County.

You can expect the following roles and responsibilities when you join our team:

* Develop educational program content and/or curricula for field and classroom programs,
* Produce resources related to Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE),
* Provide TNC with the expertise of teachers to inform and shape environmental education programs and services,
* Travel to and from preserves, meetings and events which are essential to the service of this position,
* Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines, and
* May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances in areas where ticks and mosquitos can be a frequent nuisance.

* Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination,
* Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines,
* Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people through public speaking, and
* Experience in writing, editing, and proofreading written materials.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated,
* Virginia Certified public-school teacher currently teaching in Accomack or Northampton County,
* Strong organization skills, and attention to detail,
* Opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks and projects,
* Comfortable with kayaking and/or boating
* Familiarity with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and other Department of Education guiding documents

Current funding provides for $40 per hour, 35 hours/week, approximately 6-8 weeks duration. Desired start is June 2025.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally $40 per hour. 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.

To apply for job ID 56155, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on February 16, 2025. 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.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.