Environment Program Director: One Water & Sustainability

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental premiums covered

401(k) and pension plan

Job summary

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks an accomplished environmental leader to direct the Environment program in Flint, Michigan. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on grantmaking, overseeing a diverse portfolio across domestic and international work.

Named responsibilities include coaching senior staff, maintaining strong relationships with grantees and partners, and ensuring timely, high-quality project execution within the Foundation’s culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in land, water, conservation or related environmental work.
• Ability to travel regularly within the United States and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Environment program.
• Coach and develop a geographically distributed team across portfolios.
• Oversee grantmaking and portfolio management with high standards.
• Represent the Foundation externally and engage diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Grantmaking

Strategy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation seeks an accomplished environmental leader to direct the Environment program in Flint, Michigan. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on grantmaking, overseeing a diverse portfolio across domestic and international work.

Named responsibilities include coaching senior staff, maintaining strong relationships with grantees and partners, and ensuring timely, high-quality project execution within the Foundation’s culture.