President, Conservation & Global Partnerships

Amazon Conservation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Conservation Association (ACA) seeks a President to lead strategic vision, organizational management, and fundraising across the US and Amazon regions. The role involves engaging governments, donors, and global partners to advance conservation and sustainable development goals.

The President will guide programs, governance, and alliance-building with ACA’s Peru and Bolivia partners, ensuring financial health and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading complex organizations or international programs.
• Experience with hybrid/remote work teams.
• Strong fundraising with foundations, donors, corporate partners, bilateral & multilateral institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and organizational management to ACA.
• Lead fundraising strategy and donor cultivation across a diversified portfolio.
• Represent ACA with major donors, foundations, and international bodies.
• Oversee communications, branding, and governance with a focus on impact and accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising & donor relations

International affairs

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Public speaking & diplomacy

Education

Advanced degree (conservation, international development, public administration or related)

Job description

Amazon Conservation Association (ACA) seeks a President to lead strategic vision, organizational management, and fundraising across the US and Amazon regions. The role involves engaging governments, donors, and global partners to advance conservation and sustainable development goals.

The President will guide programs, governance, and alliance-building with ACA’s Peru and Bolivia partners, ensuring financial health and measurable impact.