United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Conservation Director based in the United States.
The Conservation Director provides strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of environmental and community-focused initiatives. This role advances conservation efforts across public lands, waterways, oceans, climate, energy, and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on equitable access to nature and community-driven solutions. You will lead a geographically distributed team, oversee complex grant-funded programs, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable impact within established budgets and timelines. Working closely with executive leadership, funders, government agencies, and community partners, you will strengthen collaborations and identify opportunities for portfolio growth. The position combines team leadership, financial stewardship, program strategy, and operational excellence to support long-term sustainability. This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced conservation leader passionate about environmental protection, community empowerment, and inclusive leadership.
hen funding opportunities, and support organizational growth.
First-Year Success: Build a high-performing team, maintain strong grant compliance and financial performance, improve forecasting and project management systems, deliver initiatives against established goals, and develop partnerships that increase the portfolio's impact.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced conservation or environmental program leader with a strong background in grant management, budgeting, team development, and strategic planning. They bring the ability to manage complex initiatives, build trusted partnerships, and translate organizational priorities into measurable outcomes while leading effectively in a remote environment.
A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, environmental policy, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience managing conservation, environmental, climate, public lands, or related programs.
At least 3 years of experience supervising, mentoring, and developing professional staff.
Demonstrated success managing complex, grant-funded programs supported by multiple funding sources.
Strong experience managing federal grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, pass-through funding, and related compliance requirements.
Proven ability to develop and manage multimillion-dollar program budgets, financial forecasts, and funding plans.
Experience translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable program outcomes.
Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage several complex initiatives simultaneously.
Demonstrated success building collaborative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, funders, and community-based organizations.
Experience working with agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of the Interior, or similar organizations is preferred.
Experience leading geographically distributed teams in remote work environments is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
Benefits:
The compensation and benefits package is designed to support employee well-being, work-life balance, and long-term financial security.
Salary: $100,000–$110,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Remote work: Fully remote position with flexible location options across the United States; the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is preferred.
Health coverage: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee.
Unlimited vacation: Unlimited paid vacation policy.
Sick leave: 10 paid sick days per year.
Paid holidays: 13 paid holidays annually.
Phone and internet stipend: Monthly allowance to support remote work expenses.
Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with an employer matching contribution.
Inclusive workplace: Equal opportunity employment practices and a commitment to fair consideration of qualified applicants.
