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Description
Founded in 1990 by Ted Turner, Turner Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is a private, independent family foundation committed to preventing damage to the natural systems - water, air, and land - on which all life depends.
Position Overview:
The Turner Foundation is seeking an individual with a background in natural resource management or environmental science or policy, preferably with experience in philanthropy and/or the nonprofit sector to serve as its Safeguarding Habitat Program Officer.
The focus of the Safeguarding Habitat Program is to support efforts to protect biodiversity through conservation of terrestrial and marine habitats in the United States and select international locations. Special emphasis is placed on protecting large marine and terrestrial ecosystems as well as specific imperiled species and habitats.
Responsibilities:
The Safeguarding Habitat Program Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight and evaluation of grants. S/he is responsible for analyzing conditions and trends in terrestrial and marine habitat and species conservation and implementing strategic direction for the future of the program.
S/he works closely with the President in program planning, development and implementation of strategies for grantmaking and fostering partnerships with other funders to advance the mission of the foundation. S/he will explore new areas of potential interest for consideration by the Board of Trustees.
Qualifications:
A related bachelor degree is required, preferably in natural resource management or environmental science; an advanced degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience working with government, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. S/he should have 5 or more years of management and leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, including significant experience in grantmaking, public policy work and/or advocacy.
Compensation: Compensation for this position includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should email Raymond Goodreau for a full job description. Applicants may email or mail a cover letter and resume.
Mr. Raymond Goodreau
Accounting and Human Resources Officer
Turner Foundation
133 Luckie Street, 2nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
No phone calls please.