Ocean Career: The Nature Conservancy Hawai’i Marine Grants Lead

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, TNC develops innovative solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. TNC’s work is guided by its values, which include a commitment to diversity; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, bipartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of its staff and partners, TNC impacts conservation around the world. 

The Hawai‘i Marine Grants Lead will work within The Nature Conservancy’s Hawai‘i and Palmyra Chapter to provide high-quality writing of grant proposals and reports as well as a range of grant management functions to ensure successful financial and conservation outcomes. They will advance marine conservation priorities by identifying and researching grant opportunities and leading the writing, editing, routing, and tracking of proposals and reports.

TNC IS LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? TNC strives to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. TNC is looking for someone with strong experience in writing and managing grants in collaboration with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional writing and editing skills, demonstrated experience successfully securing and managing grants, and the ability to be both highly organized and flexible. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to marine conservation in Hawai‘i by securing and managing the financial resources of its team!

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
  • Experience successfully writing, securing, and managing grants in Hawaii.
  • Experience managing and implementing multiple projects and coordinating the work of cross-functional teams with a high attention to detail.
  • Experience communicating with and coordinating teams effectively to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines simultaneously.

Compensation: $62,200 – $73,200 annually

Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply.

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