Job Description
Full Job DescriptionOFFICE LOCATIONArlington, Virginia, USAThis is a remote role open to all locations in the United States and countries where TNC has an office location.#PDN#LI-REMOTEWHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe GDEI Strategist reports to the Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion (GDEI) Office and serves a crucial role in guiding teams across The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in actionably incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) into their team and business unit plans and operations. Along with other GDEI team members, the Strategist will provide consultative support to help areas of the organization identify opportunities and needs related to DEIJ, then determine actions to incorporate into operational strategies/priorities. This role of acting as an internal consultant includes collaborating with departments and areas of subject matter expertise enterprise-wide to help align and enable related efforts.The GDEI Strategist will provide strategic guidance and support to TNC teams. The Stategist will work with client groups across the organization to help incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into their individual, team, and BU plans and operations. The Strategist consults as a DEI generalist, helping teams connect with additional relevant colleagues to support tailored needs. They will work on matters where analysis of situations or data may lead to recommendations that require introducing new or modified strategies, knowledge/skills, staff, structure, and/or the application of organizational development and change management techniques. The Strategist will assist in the development of and support for short-term tactical solutions while helping to develop long-term improvement strategies. They will maintain knowledge in the strategies, plans, communications, systems and resources managed by teams and how DEIJ can be intentionally incorporated to strengthen teams' efforts.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre 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 looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.The ideal candidate should have experience working in a complex matrixed organization. The position includes, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:Business Needs Assessment: Partner with global teams to assess and understand the specific DEI needs and goals of various business units (BUs), ensuring alignment with The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Global DEI strategy.Data-Driven Analysis: Conduct thorough researc