Founded in 1951 through grassroots action, The Nature Conservancy, or TNC, is a global environmental nonprofit on a mission to protect and restore nature while safeguarding the well-being of people.
The organization works across 79 countries and territories, using science to help drive solutions spanning climate change, conservation, water, and food security. Most recently, TNC has also been at the forefront of supporting Indigenous-led initiatives, such as Our Land for the Future. This program aims to scale up an innovative financing model to secure long-term funding for protecting 38 million hectares of land and water in Canada’s northwest territories.
For professionals in sustainability or conservation, TNC is a highly sought-after organization — and it actively recruits talent from various sectors. “There is room for people from nearly every sector if they share our mission and are excited to work for an organization that hopes to make a difference,” Emily Meals, director of global talent acquisition, told Devex. Meals drew on her own experience transitioning from a background in music to working in recruiting and health care before joining the organization.