OFFICE LOCATION

Swanton, Ohio, USA

Oak Openings Region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan

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{rel="nofollow"} 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{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.

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."

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Green Ribbon Initiative Partnership Specialist will help continue to build a local conservation movement in the eight county Oak Openings Region of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The Partnership Specialist coordinates efforts of the Green Ribbon Initiative{rel="nofollow"} (GRI), serves as a liaison between GRI partner organizations, and implements programs that inform, empower and mobilize key constituents to protect and restore Oak Openings natural communities.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The GRI Partnership Specialist is an integral part of TNC's Oak Openings Program team, and the GRI team of partners, working to revitalize human and natural communities in the Oak Openings Region. The Partnership Specialist will establish and maintain cooperative relationships with NGOs, private landowners, schools, universities, state and local agencies, and corporations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. They will work with TNC, and GRI partners, to advance equitable community engagement and conservation initiatives. They will develop and implement trainings, community outreach, and educational strategies that effectively communicate GRI and TNC conservation messages. They are responsible for coordinating meetings, workshops, and events, developing educational programs, and producing publications on behalf of the GRI partnership. They will serve as a spokesperson for the partnership and use a variety of media to promote participation in land protection and management. They will ensure that partners are engaged and informed through regular communication and synthesis of information in print, social media, quarterly newsletters, and the GRI website. They will oversee the GRI private landowner registry and the Adopt-a-Natural-Area Program. They will assist land management staff in establishing management agreements, training partners, and establishing restoration contracts, and will lead and/or participate in restoration activities such as invasive species control. They will coordinate and implement volunteer and corporate engagement programs on TNC and GRI partner properti