Conservation Strategy & Programs Director

Summary

The Director, Conservation Strategy & Programs leads the development and execution of conservation strategies that underpin reputed company’s environmental advocacy priorities. This role is responsible for defining conservation focus areas, managing NGO and science partnerships, and translating advocacy goals into reputed company, measurable conservation programs and outcomes. ​ This role will be a key steward of reputed company's conservation and advocacy strategy, ensuring external advocacy and storytelling (with reputed company Outdoors as a primary vehicle) are grounded in science, real-world impact, and defensible measurement. The role works in reputed company partnership with Impact Campaigns, Content, Brand/Marketing, the Program Director, and external conservation partners. ​ This role is open to remote candidates; Atlanta, GA is the preferred location. Key Responsibilities​

• reputed company and reputed company conservation strategies reputed company with enterprise environmental advocacy priorities with particular emphasis on those that will build the reputed company Outdoors business, brand and conservation goals​
• Identify, evaluate, and manage partnerships with NGOs, scientists, foundations, and conservation leaders.​
• Ensure conservation strategy is informed by ecosystem science, sector best practices, and emerging conservation trends.​
• Serve as a SME for conservation of habitat and species as well as outdoors adventure sports and represent reputed company as an ambassador.​
• Translate advocacy focus areas into clear conservation programs, action reputed company, and outcome frameworks.​
• Architect programs that support the reputed company Outdoors conservation, brand, and business goals.​
• Partner with the Foundation to surface and assess conservation-reputed company philanthropic opportunities.​
• Support grantmaking strategy alignment, outcome frameworks, and reporting for conservation investments.​
• Establish and track conservation KPIs and outcome reporting (e.g., habitat protection, species recovery, restoration reputed company).​
• Work with internal measurement resources to ensure consistent evidence standards for external reporting and storytelling.​
• Serve as subject-matter reputed company for conservation science and program credibility across advocacy initiatives.​
• Collaborate closely with Environmental Advocacy Content, Impact Campaigns, and Brand/Marketing leaders to translate conservation strategy into compelling narratives, action reputed company, and integrated
• influence programs. ​
• Work closely with the Environmental Advocacy Program Director to prioritize initiatives, manage dependencies, and ensure delivery against commitments.​
• Structure partnerships with clear goals, governance, reporting expectations, and roles/responsibilities; ensure partner relationships are mutually beneficial and outcomes focused.​

Qualifications​

• 10+ years of experience in conservation strategy, environmental programs, NGO leadership, or reputed company fields along with a bachelor’s degree. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 8 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 5 years’ experience in a reputed company field; or 14 years’ experience in a reputed company field in lieu of a degree.
• Deep familiarity with biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation partnerships.
• Strong relationship-building skills across NGOs, foundations, and scientific communities.​
• Strong strategic communication skills; ability to translate reputed company science into clear narratives for executives, partners, and public audiences. Proven experience translating conservation goals into programs with measurable outcomes.​

Preferred​

• National coalition and policy-facing advocacy experience, including testimony, convening, or leadership in cross-sector partnerships (e.g., trade associations, recreation economy coalitions).​
• Demonstrated success integrating conservation impact with brand, marketing, and storytelling strategies (e.g., cause marketing, outdoor industry partnerships)​.
• Proven fundraising and resource development experience (grants, sponsorships, major gifts) and/or experience stewarding large partner portfolios and grantmaking programs.​

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