Conservation & Outreach Manager

Nashville Public Radio; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

FSA plans

Travel reimbursement

Per diem for multi-day travel

Job summary

A conservation organization in Florida is seeking a Conservation & Outreach Manager to lead conservation initiatives statewide. This role focuses on relationship-building with county leaders and landowners, event management, and strategic communications. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, over three years of experience in conservation or nonprofit sectors, and strong communication skills. This position offers salary between $50,000 - $60,000 annually, with numerous benefits including health insurance and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in conservation, nonprofit operations, public policy, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable engaging with public officials, landowners, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support advancement of county-level conservation programs.
• Represent Live Wildly at conferences and public engagement opportunities.
• Lead event logistics from planning through execution.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Conservation & Outreach Manager

Organization: Live Wildly Foundation

Location: Florida (preference for Tampa Bay region; must be able to access Tampa storage unit and travel statewide)

Compensation Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Live Wildly Foundation

Live Wildly Foundation works to balance the economy and ecology in the state of Florida by advancing conservation of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Our vision is a permanently connected Florida Wildlife Corridor where conserved lands protect water quality, wildlife, agricultural economies, and community resilience — preserved as a generational legacy.

Position Overview

Live Wildly Foundation is seeking a strategic, highly organized, and relationship-driven Conservation & Outreach Manager to implement and help advance conservation initiatives across Florida.

This is a high-impact, statewide-facing role that integrates:

• Conservation program support and outreach
• Relationship-building with county leaders and landowners
• Event execution and field operations
• Public engagement and representation
• Communications coordination and storytelling support

The Manager will serve as a key connector between on-the-ground conservation efforts, local government engagement, landowner outreach, and external communications. This individual must be equally comfortable in a county commission meeting, a landowner visit, a policy conference, or managing logistics behind the scenes to ensure strong execution.

This position is remote in Florida, but preference will be given to candidates based in the Tampa Bay region.

Core Responsibilities

1. Conservation Strategy & Outreach Implementation
   • Support advancement of county-level conservation programs and local conservation funding initiatives
   • Build and maintain relationships with county officials, commissioners, landowners, agricultural stakeholders, and conservation partners
   • Support and participate in landowner outreach across priority regions of the Florida Wildlife Corridor
   • Coordinate and attend meetings that advance conservation opportunities and partnerships
   • Conduct follow-up communications and help move conservation priorities forward
   • Track engagement activity, conservation opportunities, and key stakeholder relationships
2. Event Representation & Public Engagement
   • Represent Live Wildly at conferences, convenings, and public engagement opportunities statewide
   • Lead and staff tabling activations, ensuring clear, compelling communication of Live Wildly’s mission and initiatives
   • Support speaking engagements, policy events, and strategic gatherings
   • Serve as a professional and credible ambassador for the organization
3. Field Operations & Asset Management
   • Lead event logistics from planning through execution and breakdown
   • Retrieve and manage materials stored in Live Wildly’s Tampa storage unit
   • Coordinate transportation or shipping of event assets
   • Set up and break down displays, signage, and activation materials
   • Maintain organized inventory and proactively manage asset condition and replenishment
4. Communications & Contractor Coordination
   • Serve as the primary liaison to newsletter, social media, and digital communications contractors
   • Assist with and coordinate content development timelines, approvals, and deliverables
   • Translate field activity, conservation milestones, and outreach efforts into clear communications inputs
   • Maintain a communications calendar aligned with conservation initiatives and key events
   • Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and brand across platforms
   • Track basic performance metrics and support reporting needs
5. Statewide Travel & Field Coordination
   • Travel extensively throughout Florida for meetings, landowner engagement, events, and county outreach
   • Must be able to rent and operate an oversized vehicle (e.g., cargo van or large SUV) when required for event transport
   • Coordinate travel logistics and scheduling in collaboration with leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 annually
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• FSA plans
• Travel reimbursement (mileage or rental vehicle costs)
• Per diem for multi-day travel
• Lodging provided or reimbursed for overnight events
• Significant exposure to statewide conservation strategy and policy engagement
• Opportunity for growth within a mission-driven, high-impact organization
• Work from home

Qualifications

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 3+ years experience in conservation, nonprofit operations, public policy, stakeholder engagement, communications coordination, and/or related field
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable engaging with public officials, landowners, and external partners
  • Experience coordinating across contractors, vendors, or consultants
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willingness to travel frequently throughout Florida
  • Ability to lift and transport event materials
  • Ability to rent and operate oversized vehicles when required
• Preferred
  • Familiarity with Florida conservation policy and land protection programs Experience working with local governments or agricultural communities
  • Event management or field operations experience
  • Experience coordinating newsletters, social media, or digital communications
  • Existing relationships within Florida’s conservation or public policy community
• The ideal candidate is:
  • Mission-driven and deeply motivated by Florida conservation
  • Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong in relationship-building and follow-through
  • Equally comfortable with strategic coordination and hands-on execution
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly reliable

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Brief cover letter describing your interest and relevant experience

Send materials to: [e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.