Conservation Director

Role Overview

• 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

• 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

• 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