Rising Wildlife Leaders — Programs Lead

Wildlife Conservation Network; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Network seeks a Rising Wildlife Leaders Manager to run scholarships, internships, and EWCL programs, managing cohorts, awards, and mentorship within the Conservation Programs team.

You will oversee donor-facing activities, training logistics, and program reporting, ensuring cohesive execution and impact across RWL initiatives while collaborating with multiple stakeholders and partners. Expect domestic and international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management experience, including capacity-building or professional development program experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; fluent in English.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple programs, stakeholders, and deadlines, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of the conservation sector and how conservation NGOs function.
• Working proficiency in Google Suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically (and internationally, if applicable) for in-person trainings and convenings.

Responsibilities

• Own program management and delivery across RWL's Scholarship Program, Internship Program, and EWCL, including cohort application and selection, participant support, mentorship, and alumni engagement.
• Run the full award administration and financial-services process for RWL programs: agreements, payments, compliance documentation, budget monitoring, and accurate records in Salesforce.
• Own reporting, compliance tracking, and M&E across RWL awards and programs: monitor deadlines, verify compliance, follow up on overdue submissions, and turn program data into recommendations for growth and adjustment.
• Set and run the full committee and participant meeting cadence for RWL: scheduling and coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups on a recurring basis, plus minute-keeping.
• Lead in-person and virtual trainings and convenings for RWL cohorts and alumni, including content development, securing venues, travel logistics, and vendor management, from planning and coordination to execution.
• Work closely with other RWL and WCN programs leads to ensure cohesion, collaboration, and scaled impact.
• Serve as a donor-engagement and communications liaison for RWL: partner with Communications, Donor Engagement, and Marketing on campaigns and donor-facing content drawn from program data, and manage EWCL's website and social channels.
• Represent WCN and RWL externally, including at WCN's annual Fall Expo, and act as a connective link between RWL and the rest of the Conservation Programs team.

Skills

Program management

Attention to detail

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Time management

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

Budgeting tools

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Network seeks a Rising Wildlife Leaders Manager to run scholarships, internships, and EWCL programs, managing cohorts, awards, and mentorship within the Conservation Programs team.

You will oversee donor-facing activities, training logistics, and program reporting, ensuring cohesive execution and impact across RWL initiatives while collaborating with multiple stakeholders and partners. Expect domestic and international travel as needed.