Urban Forest Network Coordinat

What We Can Achieve Together:

As a core member of the Connecticut Chapter's Urban Conservation team, the Urban Forest Network Coordinator will support the development of Connecticut's Urban Forest Network, a statewide initiative that seeks to build capacity within and between communities to address low canopy cover across Connecticut. This body of work sits within the broader Urban Conservation Program, which centers community decision-making to leverage the power of nature to improve conditions for health, well-being, and resilience in communities.

The Urban Forest Network Coordinator's responsibilities will include:

Community outreach and event planning.

Administrative support, including developing and communicating meeting agendas and notes.

Support partnership development - including neighborhood, municipal, state, and federal government entities, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia, and faith-based groups.

Data management support, including updating project database.

This position is based in New Haven, with frequent travel across Connecticut. It is grant funded through 2028 and may work in variable weather conditions on difficult terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

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. We are looking for someone with a community organizing, engagement, and administrative support background who is passionate about increasing tree canopy cover in Connecticut. We're looking for someone who will demonstrate an understanding of the complex socio-ecological dynamics in Connecticut.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management or related field and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Experience coordinating multiple projects.

Experience handling standard business communications.

Desired Qualifications

Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated

2-4 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources and work independently.

Ability to coordinate project information from a number of sources to populate databases, create reports and produce manual files.

Experience utilizing databases for data entry and report production preferred.

Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.

Ability to plan, administer and record results of work-team meetings and activities.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the hourly range of $29.67 - $32.42. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

The application deadline is Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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