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POSITION: Land Conservation Program Manager

AGENCY: TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

LOCATION: Austin

The Land Conservation Program Manager performs advanced (senior level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the agency’s Land Conservation Program. Reports to the Executive Director (an Executive Office position). Works as part of a team that receives strategic and tactical direction from the Executive Office on special projects as appropriate and assigned. This position is responsible for providing analysis, research, support and information to assist executive management, staff, legislative and other oversight offices in making informed decisions regarding land acquisitions, strategic property and conservation initiatives, and related real property items. This position manages directly and through staff the work of the Land Conservation Program (LCP), including land conservation, real estate transactions including negotiation and preparation of third-party land use agreements, statutory and regulatory aspects of conservation lands, federal and non-federal grant management, conservation easements, and the preparation and delivery of presentations to senior staff and the TPW Commission. Work focuses on helping develop and implement long-term strategic conservation initiatives relating to the acquisition, conservation, management, and protection of real estate assets directly held by or desired by TPWD or assets adjacent to TPWD holdings deemed to be strategic by TPWD. This work may include project coordination with or providing project support to other agencies or nongovernmental organizations in furtherance of the conservation mission of TPWD. Work may include representing the Department’s interests with multiple stakeholders including elected officials, private landowners, trusts and corporations. Direct reports include LCP Project Managers, Texas Farm and Ranchland Program Coordinator and support staff. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Application deadline: January 30, 2025

For the full position description and information on how to apply: CLICK HERE

 

POSITION: Education Director

ORGANIZATION: Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve

LOCATION: Port Aransas

The Education Coordinator (EC) supports the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) and the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) by developing, coordinating, and delivering environmental education programs and curriculum for K–12 students, the public, and community audiences. This position plays a key role in creating innovative, standards-aligned programming and implementing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences both onsite and in the field. The EC supervises the education specialists, volunteer coordinator, aquarists, and interns associated with the education program.

For a full position description and information on how to apply CLICK HERE.

 

POSITION: Texas State Director

ORGANIZATION: The Nature Conservancy

LOCATION: Remote/Hybrid/ Statewide

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking a strong, innovative Texas State Director to lead the organization in achieving its ambitious conservation goals. The ideal candidate will bring strategic executive leadership, a collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to ensuring that nature plays a central role in building a resilient, equitable future for the Lone Star State.

The State Director functions as manager and conservation strategist for a large, highly complex Business Unit – Texas (BU). They are accountable for Texas’ success in contributing to TNC’s global conservation goals, producing measurable conservation results addressing the most critical threats and opportunities to land, water, coast and liveable communities. They ensure outcomes are achieved in priority areas that fall within the BU’s responsibilities, and contribute strategic, financial, and/or personnel management expertise. They support alignment of activities by securing, coordinating, and configuring resources, capacity, fundraising, organizational partnership, and government affairs programs.

The State Director is responsible for managing the annual budget and sets priorities that dictate private and public fundraising goals. As the leader of one of the top fundraising markets in North America, the State Director, guides a team of professional fundraisers to cultivate, maintain and grow sustained donor support and collaborates with global fundraising teams to explore prospective donors. They serve as the primary statewide spokesperson for TNC to internal and external audiences and advocate with those audiences to support and promote TNC’s mission and vision.

For a full job description, desired qualifications, and to apply, visit: https://careers.tnc.org/us/en/job/JR101162/Texas-State-Director