The Essel and Menakka Bailey Conservation Fellowship Program is to help develop the conservation leaders of tomorrow. The program is designed to provide recent graduates and early career conservation professionals with the opportunity to work in an environment that combines a deep-dive into a specific conservation project with a broad introduction to major conservation issues and the operations of The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) organization. In this program Fellow will have the opportunity to work with Conservancy Staff across multiple dimensions of the conservation discipline, including science, restoration, policy, land protection, and communications. Furthermore, each position is designed to emphasize those experiences the individual wants or needs to prepare them for their conservation career.
The fellowship will include a range of activities from research, project management and implementation, peer networking, and field learning experiences. More specifically, activities of Bailey Fellows will be characterized by:
- Cutting edge research in conservation science.
- Developing new skills and knowledge through training and mentorship in conservation science, policy and/or management.
- Helping identify and implement innovative conservation solutions that lead to tangible, lasting, results for nature and people.
- Helping TNC build partnerships with academic institutions, agencies, businesses and other NGOs in support of conservation science.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.
- Experience preparing reports of findings.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D and 3 years related experience.
- Recently completed a PhD pertaining to any of the following areas: sustainable agriculture, urban green infrastructure, and resilient coastal systems. We are specifically interested in applicants whose graduate work and professional interest center around socioeconomic and ecosystem service valuation dimensions of conservation science
- Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- Strong knowledge of computer technology and common software applications.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.