Virginia Conservation Program Manager: Strategy & Partnerships

Trout Unlimited; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trout Unlimited in Virginia seeks a Program Manager to lead development and implementation of a multi-year strategic vision for the Virginia conservation program, including Priority Waters expansion, partner engagement strategies, funding sustainability, and organizational growth opportunities.

The role manages 2–4 TU staff, works with private landowners and agencies, and requires travel; remote work is possible within reach of Priority Waters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10 years of experience coordinating or managing restoration projects or initiatives.
• Experience building and sustaining large partnership networks across agencies, NGOs, private landowners, and funding organizations.
• Demonstrated success securing and managing major funding programs.
• Ability to integrate science, policy, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement into conservation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range planning and implementation for Priority Waters initiatives in Virginia.
• Develop and expand major landscape-scale conservation partnerships and agreements.
• Coordinate watershed-scale plans integrating restoration, volunteer engagement, communications, and public funding.
• Develop budgets and manage staff workloads to meet program goals.
• Collaborate with agency partners, funders, and TU staff to advance conservation priorities.

Skills

Program management

Fundraising

Partnership development

Fisheries knowledge

Budgeting

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Trout Unlimited in Virginia seeks a Program Manager to lead development and implementation of a multi-year strategic vision for the Virginia conservation program, including Priority Waters expansion, partner engagement strategies, funding sustainability, and organizational growth opportunities.

The role manages 2–4 TU staff, works with private landowners and agencies, and requires travel; remote work is possible within reach of Priority Waters.