Director of Community Engagement & Strategy

National Park Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks an Associate Director for Community Engagement to lead strategic policy, coordinate with external partners, and oversee program accountability.

This senior leader directs leadership across directorate programs, supports outdoor recreation initiatives, and helps set national priorities and budgets.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, governance experience, and a track record of advancing conservation and community engagement at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy development for community engagement across the Directorate.
• Coordinate with external partners and stakeholders to advance conservation and recreation initiatives.
• Oversee program accountability, budgeting, and leadership alignment within the Directorate.

Job description

The National Park Service seeks an Associate Director for Community Engagement to lead strategic policy, coordinate with external partners, and oversee program accountability.

This senior leader directs leadership across directorate programs, supports outdoor recreation initiatives, and helps set national priorities and budgets.

The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, governance experience, and a track record of advancing conservation and community engagement at scale.