Access and Stewardship Program Director

onX • Minneapolis, MN

2h • $149,000 - $186,000 • Remote

About The Position

onX is seeking an experienced Access & Stewardship Program Director to run and grow the company's A&S program. This person defines program priorities, drives annual planning, and oversees grants, stewardship initiatives, customer education, access-related geospatial and product integration projects, partnerships, and policy-informed programs. The Program Director is both a strategist and a hands-on operator. The core of the job is program strategy, prioritization, and delivery: translating A&S priorities into clear plans and measurable initiatives that align with onX's business and brand priorities. This person connects policy context, stewardship priorities, partnerships, education, and tools into a cohesive program rather than a set of disconnected efforts. A defining part of this role is guiding how onX expands its political exposure: deliberately, in nonpartisan and credibility-building ways, and with clear-eyed judgment about risk. This person will surface trade-offs and risks early and provide clear recommendations so senior leadership can make deliberate, informed decisions. Success looks like a focused and credible program, sound partner and investment choices, measurable progress, and executive-ready reporting on impact, trade-offs, and where to invest next. This role reports to the Director of Brand Programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in program management, advocacy, government relations, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit partnerships, conservation, or related fields.
• Direct experience in federal policy, advocacy, or government relations, including interaction with congressional offices, federal agencies, or policy partners.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or initiatives from strategy through execution, with responsibility for priorities, partners, and measurable outcomes.
• Experience working across nonprofit, public-sector, government affairs, or other mission-driven partnership environments.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders with and without direct authority and put enterprise outcomes ahead of their own lane.
• Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, and judgment, including the ability to surface trade-offs and make recommendations in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• A track record of taking ownership and moving work forward without waiting for perfect clarity or ideal conditions.
• Comfort operating as both strategist and doer, setting direction while executing hands-on with a small team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, tailored to senior leaders, external partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience using data, reporting, and qualitative insight to inform decisions, measure progress, and improve program outcomes.
• Experience leading or developing a direct report, with a leadership style grounded in maturity, accountability, and low ego.
• A strong curiosity for exploring new technologies, including AI
• A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX’s Company Values.
• Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX.
• Ability to travel monthly for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp.

Nice To Haves

• Outdoor industry experience, or strong familiarity with public lands, access, stewardship, and outdoor recreation issues.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for onX's A&S program, translating broad goals into sequenced initiatives and making deliberate calls about where to focus and invest.
• Own the annual A&S Plan, turning strategy into objectives, major initiatives, and investment focus across the portfolio.
• Bring policy context, public lands realities, and stewardship priorities into program strategy in partnership with onX's policy consultant, internal experts, and leadership.
• Drive adoption of A&S priorities across the vertical businesses, building alignment across teams with different incentives, perspectives, and timelines.
• Direct customer education and engagement and set budget, investment direction, and final approval for the Adventure Forever Grant Program.
• Coach and develop A&S teammates while staying directly involved in the day-to-day work of the program.
• Own and direct onX's government relations and policy consultant relationship, setting priorities and turning federal developments into clear decisions and actions.
• Shape onX's policy positions with internal experts and leadership, keeping them specific, defensible, and nonpartisan.
• Identify and manage priority nonprofit and community partners that advance A&S program goals.
• Lead and participate in Washington, D.C. engagements with congressional offices, agency stakeholders, and advocacy partners.
• Define and track success metrics across grants, education, partnerships, stewardship, and policy.
• Oversee development of the annual A&S Impact Report.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into executive-ready updates and present clear recommendations, risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Lead internal communication for A&S and partner with PR on external and media representation.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
• Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents
• 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
• Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle
• Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior