Conservation Director

Hispanic Access Foundation

Conservation Director providing strategic leadership for Hispanic Access Foundation’s Conservation portfolio. Overseeing management and execution of impactful conservation programs and strengthening community-driven conservation solutions.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Hispanic Access Foundation’s Conservation portfolio.
Translate organizational priorities into high-impact programs that strengthen Latino leadership, expand equitable access to nature, and advance community-driven conservation solutions.
Oversee day-to-day management of the Conservation portfolio, ensuring programs are executed effectively, grants are successfully managed, and staff are supported to deliver exceptional results.
Lead and mentor a high-performing Conservation team through coaching, performance management, and regular feedback.
Establish clear priorities, accountability, and alignment across departments and with external partners.
Monitor program performance and use data and lessons learned to strengthen impact and effectiveness.
Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets in partnership with Finance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, environmental policy, public administration, or a related field preferred.
Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing conservation, environmental, climate, public lands, or related programs.
At least three (3) years of experience supervising and developing professional staff.
Demonstrated success managing complex, grant-funded programs with multiple funding sources.
Strong experience managing federal grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, pass-through funding, and associated compliance requirements.
Experience developing and managing multi-million-dollar program budgets and financial forecasts.
Demonstrated success translating strategic priorities into measurable program outcomes.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Experience building collaborative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, funders, and community-based organizations.
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Ability to travel up to 30%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% paid health, dental, and vision for the individual
Unlimited vacation policy
10 sick days per year
13 paid holidays
Monthly phone/internet stipend
401(k) plan with employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

Environmental ScienceNatural Resource ManagementProgram BudgetingProject ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationFacilitation