Regional Director, Southeast: Conservation & Partnerships

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health & dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Home office stipend

Sabbatical

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a conservation leader to spearhead the Southeast regional strategy, overseeing staff, partnerships, and funding to advance river conservation priorities. You will coordinate fundraising efforts, engage diverse stakeholders, and represent the organization publicly for the region.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, budget management, and collaboration across regional and national teams to deliver measurable conservation outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to environmental conservation and values focusing on equity and meaningful results.
• Proven experience building partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Track record in fundraising across individual, foundation, and government grants.
• Experience delivering projects, programs, and regional strategies including budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a geographically distributed regional team.
• Develop and implement a cohesive Southeast regional strategy.
• Oversee river restoration and protection initiatives with partners.
• Manage regional budgets and administrative tasks.
• Drive fundraising with strategies for individuals, foundations, and government programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies, nonprofits, funders, and officials.
• Act as primary regional spokesperson and raise the region’s profile.
• Coordinate across regional and national programs and departments.
• Cultivate a River Council of donors and supporters.

Skills

Fundraising

Partnerships

Advocacy

Team management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Public speaking

Political savvy

Travel readiness

Leadership

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a conservation leader to spearhead the Southeast regional strategy, overseeing staff, partnerships, and funding to advance river conservation priorities. You will coordinate fundraising efforts, engage diverse stakeholders, and represent the organization publicly for the region.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, budget management, and collaboration across regional and national teams to deliver measurable conservation outcomes.