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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

As a core member of the Connecticut Chapter’s Urban Conservation team, the Urban Forest Network Coordinator will play a critical role in the development and administration of the Connecticut Urban Forest Network for Equity and Resilience. The Network seeks to build on the role that TNC has established as a partner to communities in fostering resilience by addressing severe tree canopy inequities across the state. This body of work – supporting community capacity to address inequities in canopy cover – 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 historically marginalized communities.

The Urban Forest Network Coordinator’s responsibilities will include:

• Community outreach, event planning, and implementation.
• Administrative support, including developing and communicating meeting agendas and minutes.
• Manage and advance partnerships with diverse stakeholders - 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 funded in-part by a grant from the United State Forest Service and will be term-limited, with the possibility of extension, through December 2028. This is a hybrid position based out of the New Haven office.

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 and administrative support background who is passionate about addressing inequities in tree canopy cover in Connecticut. We’re looking for someone who will demonstrate an understanding of the complex socio-ecological dynamics in Connecticut and approach conservation decisions through the lens of equity and justice.

The Urban Forest Network Coordinator will be an integral member of The Nature Conservancy’s Urban Conservation Program and will report directly to the Urban Conservation Director. Our vision is to support projects in Connecticut cities that leverage nature-based solutions to address inequities and that benefit people and nature. Come join TNC and apply today!

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.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!