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POSITION: Executive Director
AGENCY: Bayou Land Conservancy
LOCATION: Houston
Are you a visionary leader ready to grow a legacy of conserving land for people and ecosystems in one of the country’s most dynamic regions? Bayou Land Conservancy (BLC) invites you to join our mission as our next Executive Director and accelerate our impact.
About Bayou Land Conservancy
We preserve land along streams for flood control, clean water, and wildlife and envision a network of green spaces that connect people and nature. BLC is accredited through the Land Trust Alliance and has been at the forefront of land conservation in the Houston region for 30 years. To date, BLC has permanently protected more than 15,000 acres at 70 preserves. Most of these are located in the Lake Houston/Upper San Jacinto River watershed. This 4,000-square mile area holds the primary source of drinking water for millions of Texans.
The Role
Setting the strategic tone for the organization, the Executive Director guides a passionate team of expert staff (5 full-time, 2 contract) and dedicated volunteers and directs all programs of BLC. This role reports to the Board of Directors and manages a budget of approximately $800,000.
Who We’re Seeking
The ideal candidate for this pivotal role is a passionate leader with a deep commitment to nature and community. You should be a team builder with a history of successful collaboration. We require strong communication and organizational skills and a preparedness to champion a corporate culture that is inclusive and innovative.
HOW TO APPLY: Please upload your cover letter and resume to https://bayoulandconservancy.recruitee.com/
No phone calls, please. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where a diverse group of people can and want to do their best work. To promote fairness and reduce unconscious bias in our initial review process, we kindly ask that you remove all identifying information (such as photos or LinkedIn links) from your resume, if possible.
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
