Is The Nature Conservancy a good company to work for?

The Nature Conservancy has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,153 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at The Nature Conservancy to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Nature Conservancy have been left by employees working as Donor Relations Manager , Intern and Conservation Practitioner .

Does The Nature Conservancy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Nature Conservancy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Nature Conservancy. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Nature Conservancy?

72% of The Nature Conservancy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Nature Conservancy 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Nature Conservancy?

Intern (36) , Director (29) , Associate Director of Development (16) , Project Manager (15) , Donor Relations Manager (12) , Conservation Practitioner (10) , Manager (10) , Program Coordinator (10) , Program Director (10) , Coordinator (8) , Operations Coordinator (8) , Program Manager (8) , Scientist (8) , Associate Director (7) , Especialista (7)

What are the pros of working at The Nature Conservancy according to real employee reviews?

"Most of the people are great and very smart and care about the mission." ((in 116 reviews)); "Conservation impact; many great colleagues to learn from; global impact" ((in 59 reviews)); "Wonderful mission and great staff." ((in 38 reviews)); "Generally good work/life balance (especially compared to other employers) and willing to talk about what employees need." ((in 33 reviews)); "Great opportunities to meet people" ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Nature Conservancy according to real employee reviews?

"The leadership at my team is toxic." ((in 29 reviews)); "Tout a 7 hour work day which I guess is supposed to balance the low salaries." ((in 25 reviews)); "The organization refuses to address poor management." ((in 25 reviews)); "It’s easy for bad managers to hide in the bureaucracy here." ((in 12 reviews)); "long hours (which are simply the result of working for a global organization in my case)" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Nature Conservancy layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Nature Conservancy layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Nature Conservancy in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The Nature Conservancy locations?

Arlington , New York , Washington , San Francisco , Chicago , Seattle , Boston , Boulder , Portland , Wilmington , Los Angeles , Sacramento , Denver , Charlottesville , Madison , Lansing , Minneapolis , Columbus , Miami , Atlanta , Alexandria , Saint Louis , Tucson , Durham , Raleigh , Providence , Bethesda , Orlando , Newark , Salt Lake City

The Nature Conservancy reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(869 total reviews)

Jennifer Morris

84% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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The Nature Conservancy has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 869 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Nature Conservancy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

869 reviews

5.0

Jul 16, 2023

Great place to work

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people share a commitment and a respect for each other

Cons

You will need to manage your career

The Nature Conservancy Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We’re happy to hear that you are enjoying your career at TNC. We’re very fortunate to have people like you who are passionate about our mission. Our Learning and Development team is currently working to provide more clarity on diverse career pathways and develop our current learning paths. We look forward to hearing how you feel about the progress in this area. Thank you for all your efforts toward our mission!

4.0

Jul 14, 2023

Great Place to work but totally unprofessional Human Resource especially in The Africa Program.

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work arrangement. Great learning opportunities.

Cons

Unprofessional and unethical HR practices in the Africa Program.

The Nature Conservancy Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience working at TNC. We're glad to hear that you found value in our flexible working policies and career development opportunities. I am very sorry to hear that you experienced unprofessionalism and we are taking this feedback seriously. We would like to hear more about your experience and address those practices. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel safe, respected, and heard. Please contact us at recruiting@tnc.org.

4.0

Jul 11, 2023

Overall great place to work, but beware...

Associate director of development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inspiring mission, great people, fast pace, well resourced

Cons

The organization is huge, and people in the same roles can have drastically different experiences depending on whether they work for the world office, or a state program - and each state program is very distinct with its own culture and expectations. Be sure you really vet the program you are pursuing to ensure it's the right fit, and if it's not a fit, don't fret - there's likely another program at The Nature Conservancy that is.

The Nature Conservancy Response

2y

Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at TNC and felt inspired by your work, all while being supported by great people. As a decentralized organization with multiple business units across the globe, we recognize that the way people experience working at TNC will vary by business unit, geography, and work responsibilities. Our goal is to create a positive work environment with an inclusive culture, where people feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves. We appreciate your input and wish you the best of luck in your career.

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Jobs at The Nature Conservancy

Preserve Associate - US Virgin Islands (Seasonal)

Partnerships and Innovations Manager

Western Iowa Assistant Land Steward