Western Program Director

Groundworks New Mexico; New Mexico; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlands Network seeks a Western Program Director to lead and manage its conservation portfolio across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah within the Western Wildway. The Director will develop and implement large-landscape strategies that advance wildlife connectivity through science, policy, partnerships, and on-the-ground action.

The role oversees regional staff, coordinates with tribal, local, state, and federal decisionmakers, and travels frequently to meet partners and attend field

Job description

Wildlands Network seeks a Western Program Director to lead and manage, in
partnership with the Senior Biologist, Western Region, its conservation portfolio across
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah within the Western Wildway. The Director will
develop and implement large-landscape conservation strategies that advance wildlife
connectivity through science, policy, partnerships, and on-the-ground action.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

The Director will oversee existing programs focused on wildlife crossings, wildlifefriendly
infrastructure and development, habitat connectivity, and wildlife recovery (as
outlined in the current strategic plan), while identifying opportunities to scale impact and
secure new resources. The position supervises regional staff (Arizona and Utah Project
Managers) and leads engagement with Tribal, local, state, and federal decisionmakers.

Other Information/Requirements:

This job requires travel for events, meetings with partners, field work, and other needs,
primarily within New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona but some travel to national
conferences or events may be required. Employee travel will be subject to Wildlands
Network’s guidelines for health and safety and state and federal guidelines when
applicable. Travel to Mexico and/or Canada may be required for organizational meetings.
Location: Location flexible throughout New Mexico.