OFFICE LOCATION

Minnesota, United States

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The AFCS will be based in Minnesota. Depending on location, hybrid in-office or flexible work arrangements are possible. The AFCS will be expected to travel occasionally to field offices or for partner meetings within and around the region. Travel frequency will be determined by project needs.

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

As the Applied Forest Climate Scientist (AFCS,) you will provide technical and scientific leadership in forest ecology, monitoring and evaluation of conservation strategies, and forest-based climate mitigation and adaptation strategies and policy. You will be part of the Science team and and an integrated member of the Resilient Forest team that serves as a thought partner to provide science to direct biodiversity and climate-driven strategies, fill research and information gaps, and quantify biodiversity and GHG emission outcomes. You will also supervise staff, including performance management, training, and onboarding. Task oriented projects may include leading a forest monitoring and evaluation initiative, evaluation of carbon benefits of improved forest management practices, developing carbon accounting protocols for conservation projects, evaluating effectiveness of adaptation approaches, or staying current on forest science to advise TNC's external affairs team.

In this role, you will contribute to the Science Team and Resilient Forest Team's communication goals by communicating scientific findings, literature, and knowledge syntheses to a diverse audience (including the general public, partners, media, and the scientific community). Communication outlets include written reports, fact sheets, scientific publications, popular media stories, media interviews, and both formal and informal oral presentations. You will also provide technical and scientific leadership for forest resilience and climate mitigation and adaptation strategies and policy.

As the AFCS, you will work with internal and external colleagues to collect and manage data for forest resilience and climate mitigation and adaptation projects. You will convene/facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, conduct scientific surveys and research, record data, write reports and support don