Missouri Conservation Leadership Director

The Nature Conservancy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Missouri seeks a Missouri State Director to lead conservation strategy, fundraising, and external partnerships across the state. You will supervise senior program and development staff, align chapter goals with division and global priorities, and ensure financial sustainability and strong community engagement.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of leadership experience in conservation or non-profit work, with proven fundraising and budget management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; seven or more years of leadership experience in conservation, non-profit, advocacy, or related fields.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with donors, partners, and staff.
• Proven experience in fundraising and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, inspire, and motivate a team to maximize contribution to the organization’s mission.
• Oversee conservation, policy, fundraising, and operations plans for Missouri to align with Division, Region, and Global priorities.
• Create a workplace culture grounded in trust, fairness, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Act as a key fundraiser by engaging donors, corporations, and foundations to support goals in Missouri and beyond.
• Engage a volunteer Board of Trustees as ambassadors for fundraising, advocacy, and leadership.
• Represent TNC with government agencies, partners, and academic institutions to cultivate partnerships.
• Ensure financial sustainability with strategic conservation planning and multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Serve on the Great Plains Division Leadership Team and contribute to cross-boundary initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Budget management

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Missouri seeks a Missouri State Director to lead conservation strategy, fundraising, and external partnerships across the state. You will supervise senior program and development staff, align chapter goals with division and global priorities, and ensure financial sustainability and strong community engagement.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of leadership experience in conservation or non-profit work, with proven fundraising and budget management