This is a North America Indigenous Right Relations PM Remote position. 

What We Can Achieve Together  The North America Indigenous Right Relations (IRR) program supports TNC in equitably and effectively partnering with Indigenous Peoples in the North America region, which includes all 50 states and spans several countries. The program models and upholds the principles of right relations including respect, trust, and reciprocity to advance the conservation goals of both TNC and Indigenous Peoples. IRR guides TNC towards its commitments to Tribal sovereignty and human rights, forming true partnerships that uplift the self-determined conservation priorities of Indigenous Peoples, and honoring Indigenous voice, choice, and action.

The IRR Project Manager supports-and in some cases leads-the development and implementation of priority projects within the IRR program. They serve in key ongoing roles and manage projects to help the program achieve its vision of healthy, thriving Indigenous communities and its goal of Indigenous Peoples considering TNC a valued and trusted partner. The IRR Project Manager uses thoughtful and inclusive processes informed by a decolonized and Indigenous worldview and exceptional communication skills to build relationships and lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams across the organization to help accelerate the implementation of right relations.

We're Looking For You  The IRR Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and implementation of large and complex initiatives, processes, and projects. They have lived experience working in Indigenous communities or in close collaboration with Indigenous partners. They exercise independent judgment to identify, communicate, and solve problems and are comfortable making decisions and interacting with leadership across all levels of the organization. They develop project plans, establish team structures, facilitate meetings, manage timelines, clarify roles, and ensure accountability. The IRR Project Manager demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information and may engage in issue resolution and conflict management to collaboratively solve complex problems. They model the work of right relations, creating safe spaces for co-creation, learning, and change.

The IRR Project Manager engages in work across the program's many priorities, including increasing Indigenous ownership, use, and access to lands and waters and supporting Indigenous-led conservation. Working closely with the IRR team, they navigate interdependencies and ensure alignment of activities across the program's strategic pillars. They work across a highly matrixed and decentralized organization to foster and maintain collaboration and communication. To support effective project management, they develop expertise around right relations and the IRR program's strategic focus areas. The IRR Project Manager's work is diversified and may not always fall under established projects, processes, or systems.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree and 6 years of related experience or equivalent combination, including lived and professional experiences in Indigenous studies, conservation practice, project management, and/or natural resource management. Experience leading complex projects or strategic initiatives in an unstructured environment. Experience researching, critically analyzing, and evaluating information from divergent sources and compiling it into cohesive reports and recommendations for strategy and action. Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts. Experience writing and editing promotional and informational material.

Desired Qualifications: Experience working with Indigenous Peoples or in other multicultural/multidisciplinary contexts. Familiarity and knowledge of the histories, cultures, rights, and policies related to the Indigenous Peoples of North America. Experience in diversity, equity and inclusion and its application to conservation design, implementation and outcomes. Bachelor's or Master's degrees. Ability to develop and drive new ideas and approaches.

Salary Information The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $65,500 - $98,000 for annual base salary. 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.