Vice President of Land Conservation
5 days ago
Job Summary:
The Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation will lead Defenders' efforts to conserve lands and habitats critical to protecting and maintaining biodiversity nationwide. This role will ensure effective on-the-ground implementation of federal and private land and habitat conservation programs outlined in Defenders' strategic plan, conservation priorities, and conservation campaigns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement land and habitat conservation strategies to achieve Defenders' strategic goals and priorities.
- Lead Defenders' advocacy efforts to influence legislation, regulatory processes, and agency policies impacting land and habitat conservation.
- Collaborate with federal agencies, Congress, state agencies, tribes, and other stakeholders to ensure consideration of climate change impacts on biodiversity in land and habitat management nationwide.
- Work with private landowners, land trusts, and other stakeholders to promote sound wildlife conservation on private lands.
- Represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, coalitions, and general communications with public officials, legislators, the news media, Defenders' membership, the donor community, and the public.
- Develop and manage budgets, staff, and resources to achieve land and habitat conservation goals.
- Ensure optimum performance for individuals and group functions, recommending and implementing techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and maintain state-of-the-art practices for the department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 15 years of experience, with 7 years of supervisory experience and 5 years of managing 2+ layers.
- Expert-level knowledge of Defenders' legal, scientific, and/or political issues.
- Expert-level knowledge of national and regional social, political, and ecological landscapes.
Working Conditions:
This role is based in Washington, DC or Denver, CO, and requires frequent travel to meet with stakeholders, attend meetings, and conduct fieldwork.
Defenders of Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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