Alaska Climate Strategy Director

The Alaska Climate Strategy Director at Coloradomountaincollege in New Stuyahok, AK, will lead the development of climate strategies and manage conservation projects in Alaska. This role involves building partnerships, addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation, and collaborating with various teams. The director will serve as a subject matter expert and manage project implementation while ensuring effective team coordination and communication.
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Alaska Climate Strategy Director is a new position which establishes the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the climate space in Alaska.
They define conservation priorities and long-term conservation strategies relating to climate, build strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field, and develop key partnerships with public and private organizations to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices.
They develop thoughtful tools, frameworks, and theories of change to address the climate mitigation and adaptation-related concerns in Alaska, engage partners to meet these needs, and scope and champion funding opportunities to carry out related projects to address climate change in Alaska.
The Alaska Climate Strategy Director leads and manages relevant climate projects.

The Alaska Climate Strategy Director is a key member of the Alaska Business Unit's Conservation team.
Under supervision of the Deputy Director and by working closely with colleagues in the Conservation team as well as Government Relations, Communications, Philanthropy, and Finance/Operations, this role supports The Nature Conservancy's conservation goals by designing and leading the climate conservation program within TNC in Alaska.
They will develop and manage climate strategy for the chapter focusing on TNC in Alaska's priority strategic pillars of climate mitigation, natural climate solutions, renewable energy and climate adaptation as well as a portfolio of relevant climate projects.
In addition to collaborating with colleagues in the Conservation Team, they will work closely with the government relations team as related to climate policy.
They will also prepare and manage annual work planning as the body of climate work expands.

Breakdown of Role:
• Act as the primary lead in developing a climate strategy
• Serve as primary thought partner for the Deputy Director and Conservation Team in developing science-informed climate strategies and delivering on our climate goals.
• Serve as subject matter expert on climate change, climate resilience, climate adaptation, natural climate solutions (NCS), climate mitigation, and/or climate metrics.
• Serve as the Point of Contact for the TNC Western Division Renewables Project Director and the TNC in Alaska Government Relations team as related to climate policy
• Lead in the exploration of reciprocal partnerships with and in communities, demonstrating authenticity, integrity, and cultural empathy in all interactions

Climate Program Implementation and Support (40%)
• Support project activities related to climate, including climate projects that may be primarily led by Conservation, Government Relations, and Communications teams
• Support Conservation Team members in developing and implementing natural climate solutions-focused projects
• Serve as project manager for assigned projects.
In the first year, this may include designing a project around net zero opportunities for Alaska

Administration, Coordination, and Contract Management (10%)
• The team coordination role includes scheduling and facilitating meetings, cross program information-sharing, and contract management
• Develop and maintain effective systems to ensure team coordination, collaboration and communication as well as integration and information sharing with other TNC teams, and external partners as needed
• Track project team progress and needs and advise the Deputy Director and Director of Government Relations

Research, Data, and Metrics (10%)
• Develop effective systems to ensure accurate and appropriate tracking and reporting on impact and progress metrics
• Responsible for setting up internal systems and procedures around research and data tracking
• Lead scoping and measuring of carbon related metrics in support of team members

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.
The Alaska Chapter works side by side with local leaders in communities across the state to overcome barriers to a sustainable future and implement practical conservation solutions that benefit people and nature.
Join us in working toward a future where people and nature thrive!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
• BA/BS degree and 7 years' experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation
• Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
• Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
• Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.

Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in climate and Alaska.
• 7-10 years' experience in climate-focused work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience creating, initiating and leading projects related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and/or renewable energy.
• Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.
• Ability to develop practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes.
• Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives or related field.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Politically savvy.

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