Conservation Director

The Nature Conservancy

. Serve as a member of the Mexico Executive Team, reporting to the Country Program Director .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading conservation initiatives and managing multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on sustainable development and environmental issues in Mexico. Proficient in strategic planning, budget management, and effective communication in both Spanish and English.

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Leadership In ConservationSustainable Development ExpertiseBilingual Communication SkillsFundraising ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Conservation Strategy DevelopmentBudget ManagementPerformance ManagementMonitoring And EvaluationFinancial PlanningProposal WritingSystems Change ApproachesAnalytical AbilityOperational FocusCommunity Conservation

Soft Skills

Inspirational LeadershipTeam MotivationInfluencing Without AuthorityDetail-Oriented PerspectiveCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Internal Information SystemsProject Management ToolsBudget Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Environmental IssuesForest ConservationRegenerative RanchingNatural Protected AreasIntegrated Landscape ManagementNon-Profit SectorPublic And Private FinancingCommunity-Based OrganizationsMultilateral AgenciesMatrixed Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a member of the Mexico Executive Team, reporting to the Country Program Director
Coordinate closely with Conservation Directors and leaders across the Latin America Region
Ensure the Mexico program optimally contributes to TNC’s 2030 Outcomes
Lead conservation efforts in Selva Maya, the Mesoamerican Reef, and national initiatives involving protected areas, regenerative ranching and agriculture, and large-scale fisheries
Lead a team of experts and collaborate with TNC teams and external partners, including private sector, government, and civil society organizations
Shape transformative strategies and guide teams in effective implementation
Support the Mexico Director in defining conservation strategies, actionable roadmaps, partnerships, and systemic change
Inspire shared ownership of TNC’s conservation agenda and tools
Oversee conservation outcomes using adaptive management and accountability for results
Develop, manage, retain, coach, and develop a high-performing team; oversee performance management, engagement, training, and career development
Manage internal information systems to document evidence of progress and lessons learned
Support annual and multi-year full-cost budgets and ensure effective budget management
Lead conservation and governance oversight of on-site initiatives, including financial planning, monitoring, evaluation, and budget tracking
Lead and coordinate public and private financing proposals
Communicate TNC’s mission and conservation priorities to donors, partners, board members, and other stakeholders through presentations and reports
Direct, prepare, present, and participate in negotiations of project proposals with governmental, bilateral, and multilateral agencies
Act as Deputy Director for the BU Director as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Over 8 years of experience in similar positions, including experience as a leader in the conservation arena and/or non-profit sector
Outstanding supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance in multidisciplinary teams
Track record working on sustainable development and environmental issues including forest conservation, regenerative ranching and agriculture, community conservation, fisheries, natural protected areas and/or integrated landscape management in Mexico with non-governmental, private or public organizations
Outstanding written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English for diverse audiences
Fundraising experience, including identifying donor prospects, engaging with donors and writing outstanding concepts
Experience collaborating with private sector, non-government and community-based organizations and public authorities
Experience designing, implementing, and directing complex or multiple strategically important projects, including managing finances, supervising multidisciplinary professionals, and coordinating partners while meeting deadlines
Desired: 10 years of professional experience, including proven experience effectively leading environmental and conservation issues in large and complex programs with measurable results in Mexico
Demonstrated success as an inspirational and innovative leader of multidisciplinary teams, including influencing without direct authority
Experience working in a matrixed, decentralized, and geographically dispersed organization
Proven technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
Demonstrated operational, implementation, and detail-oriented perspective
Proactive understanding of systems change approaches
Successful applicant must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work
Health care benefits
Retirement benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and well-being benefits
Flexible work environment supporting employee health and well-being
Career development
Inclusive work environment
Accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans