Chief Land Conservation & Access Leader

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Montana; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation seeks a Director of Land Conservation to lead and manage its land conservation and access programs. You will steer geospatial strategies, maintain partnerships, and oversee budget and project execution within RMEF policy and compliance.

The role requires directing a high-performing team, coordinating across divisions, and ensuring program outcomes align with mission priorities and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field required.
• 5+ years leading a team in land conservation or related field.
• Experience with real estate transactions, legal requirements, and tax considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and report to Executive Staff and Board on land conservation and access programs with compliance oversight.
• Maintain a high-performing conservation team and define roles, expectations, and resource needs.
• Develop and maintain program strategy and project pipeline to deliver on strategic visions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Supervisory

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural resources

Tools

ArcGIS

NetSuite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation seeks a Director of Land Conservation to lead and manage its land conservation and access programs. You will steer geospatial strategies, maintain partnerships, and oversee budget and project execution within RMEF policy and compliance.

The role requires directing a high-performing team, coordinating across divisions, and ensuring program outcomes align with mission priorities and legal requirements.