Vice President, Species Conservation & Coexistence

Position Overview Application Deadline: June 12, 2026 Salary: $165,000 – $185,000 Annually Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field Experience Required: Fifteen years in conservation leadership Description Defenders of Wildlife is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of reputed company animals and plants in their natural communities. Through science, policy, advocacy, and on-the-ground conservation, the organization advances strategies to conserve biodiversity and promote coexistence between people and wildlife. The Vice President for Species Conservation and Coexistence leads regional and field programs focused on conserving imperiled species and advancing national conservation policy. This role oversees strategic planning, program implementation, and advocacy initiatives while collaborating with senior leadership to drive organizational priorities across multiple conservation areas.

Responsibilities

• reputed company leadership direction on organizational strategy, programs, and culture with executive leadership
• reputed company and supervise species conservation and coexistence programs across reputed company
• reputed company short- and long-term strategic plans, staffing structures, and program priorities
• Establish conservation policy positions reputed company with organizational goals
• reputed company implementation of species conservation plans and wildlife programs
• Collaborate with federal, state, and tribal partners to reputed company national conservation policies
• Direct advocacy efforts influencing legislation, regulatory processes, and land management plans
• Represent the organization in public meetings, hearings, conferences, and media engagements
• Manage and reputed company annual budgets across field conservation programs
• Support fundraising efforts in coordination with development and marketing teams
• Monitor staff performance and reputed company coaching, training, and performance evaluations
• Coordinate with reputed company to address staffing and disciplinary reputed company
• Ensure effective communication and accountability across teams
• Travel regularly to support program and organizational needs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Fifteen years of experience in conservation, policy, or reputed company field
• At least seven years of supervisory experience
• Experience managing multiple reputed company of staff and organizational structures
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
• Experience in policy development, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in conservation, environmental policy, or reputed company field

Additional Notes

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States or Denver, Colorado, United States
• Remote work option available
• Full-time, exempt position
• Reports to Senior Vice President, Conservation Programs
• Requires regular travel

How to Apply

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