Conservation Director

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Unlimited vacation

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Phone and internet stipend

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Jobgether, listed on behalf of a partner company, seeks a Conservation Director based in the United States for a fully remote leadership role overseeing a diverse portfolio of environmental and community initiatives.

You will lead a geographically distributed team, manage grant-funded programs, ensure compliance and budgeting, and advance partnerships with agencies, nonprofits, and funders to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience managing conservation/environment programs.
• 3+ years supervising staff.
• Experience managing complex, grant-funded programs with multiple funding sources.
• Experience with federal grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, pass-through funding, and related compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar program budgets and forecasts.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience building partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community-based organizations.
• Experience working with agencies such as US Forest Service, NPS, EPA, NOAA, DOI preferred.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams in remote work environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a geographically distributed team and oversee grant-funded programs.
• Drive program strategy, budget stewardship, and operational excellence.
• Strengthen collaborations with executive leadership, funders, and government agencies.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio growth and measurable impact within budgets and timelines.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Team development

Strategic planning

Remote leadership

Partnership building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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, overse ct 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.

Accountabilities

• 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.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!