Engagement, Culture and Fellowship Manager

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Engagement, Culture and Fellowship Manager partners with the Director of Finance and Operations to provide operational and cultural support for the Colorado Business Unit.  This role advances Colorado’s staff engagement and culture strategy by coordinating and implementing staff engagement activities, including all-staff meetings, retreats, and volunteer staff committees. They also oversee key employee experience functions such as employee onboarding, engagement and excellence, and professional development.  Additionally, they serve as the primary manager for the Colorado Conservation Fellowship Program, a revolving two-year program designed to engage early-career professionals in conservation careers.  Through these responsibilities, they help foster a connected and inclusive workplace and promote positive engagement experiences for all staff. 

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re searching for someone who excels at fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture and who is energized by supporting people at all stages of their career journey.

In this role, you will support and advance organizational excellence across our business unit with a strong focus on staff engagement, culture, and professional development. You’ll work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to strengthen engagement practices, enhance onboarding and performance excellence, and champion capacity‑building efforts for staff and leaders. You will lead the planning and execution of key engagement initiatives, from all‑staff meetings to retreats and culture‑building events, while promoting cross‑team collaboration and sharing effective engagement strategies across the division.

You will also serve as a resource for staff on culture‑related topics and play a central role in volunteer staff committees, helping facilitate communication, and an inclusive, connected workplace experience. As the Youth Safety Coordinator, you will ensure compliance with TNC’s policies and guidelines for engaging with youth.

Another major focus area of this position is serving as the Conservation Fellowship Manager, where you will be the primary liaison for the Colorado Conservation Fellowship Program. You will support the full Fellowship experience, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, mentorship coordination, leadership development and networking opportunities alongside internal partners. You’ll track participant progress, report on program outcomes, and maintain consistent communication loops between Fellows, supervisors, and partners. You’ll also collaborate across the division to exchange best practices and help ensure the program is aligned with TNC’s broader Fellowship goals. Additionally, you will craft compelling external‑facing messaging to highlight the impact of the program and celebrate the achievements of its participants.

This is an exciting opportunity to uplift staff, strengthen organizational culture, empower early‑career conservation professionals, and contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by shaping a connected, inclusive, and people‑centered workplace.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience supervising full-time, part-time or seasonal employees, including direct oversight of work, coaching and development.

• Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.

• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.

• Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.

• Experience with current technology in relevant field.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;

• Ability to implement complex processes.

• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.

• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.

• Experience coordinating projects.

• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.

• Knowledge of current trends in the specific field.

• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $76,000– $81,000. 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.

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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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.