Executive Director - Conservation & Community Impact

Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Latino Outdoors is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and hands-on management of programs, advocacy, fundraising, communications, and operations. The role will steer a small, collaborative team in advancing the organization’s mission in Southern Arizona, with direct engagement in policy, community outreach, and coalition-building.

As the public face of Latino Outdoors, you will build relationships with the Board, staff, donors, partners, and government agencies,

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in policy, planning, and advocacy.
• 5+ years in a management position with hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Demonstrated nonprofit governance, compliance, and best management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the organization.
• Lead staff and contractors, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Update and enforce policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Oversee coalition structure, communications, and contracts; support board with meetings and materials.
• Serve as the public face, building relationships with the Board, donors, partners, and government agencies.
• Develop and manage annual budget and fundraising strategy, including events and communications.
• Oversee advocacy, programs, and communications; monitor progress and outcomes.
• Ensure financial statements, banking, accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory processes are in place.
• Cultivate partnerships with diverse stakeholders and communities; promote equity and inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Policy advocacy

Staff management

Public speaking

Communication

Inclusion & DEI

Spanish fluency

Stakeholder relations

Nonprofit governance

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Google Workspace

Job description

Latino Outdoors is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and hands-on management of programs, advocacy, fundraising, communications, and operations. The role will steer a small, collaborative team in advancing the organization’s mission in Southern Arizona, with direct engagement in policy, community outreach, and coalition-building.

As the public face of Latino Outdoors, you will build relationships with the Board, staff, donors, partners, and government agencies,