Head of Fellowship Experience

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.•Washington, DC

2d•$101,000 - $145,100•Remote

About The Position

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Head of Fellowship Programming to design and lead the experiences that bring the Boundless Fellowship to life. The Boundless Fellowship cultivates a new generation of leaders to protect the world’s most vital ecosystems. Through experiential learning, mentorship, and creative collaboration, the Fellowship supports early- and mid-career conservationists from around the world. Fellows work across disciplines and borders to craft solutions, bridge divides, and join forces to protect their home landscapes. This role centers on people: guiding accomplished Fellows through transformative encounters, building trust across cultures, and nurturing a community that endures long after the program ends. This role is creative and deeply human — ideal for a skilled facilitator who loves guiding others through reflection, challenge, and growth. You’ll help Fellows connect with each other, with mentor figures, and with vital landscapes and seascapes across the hemisphere. The Head of Fellowship Experience will shape and facilitate the Fellowship’s most defining experiences: in-person “Encounters” in landscapes like the Amazon, the Northern Great Plains, and Brazil’s Cerrado; the virtual conversations that keep a far-flung cohort connected; and the relationships that turn a two-year-long program into a lifelong community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years’ general professional experience in conservation, social impact or related fields (to include at least 3 years of experience in leadership development, facilitation, mentorship, education, or program management) is required.
Demonstrated success in designing, facilitating, and delivering highly visible leadership programs for accomplished professionals is required.
Ability to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time, including remote landscapes.
Proficiency with Zoom and digital collaboration tools is required.
Business proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: COURAGE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION.

Nice To Haves

Experience building and maintaining active networks (fellowship communities, alumni communities, etc.) is highly valued and strongly preferred.
Experience working with diverse communities and cross-cultural environments is highly valued and strongly preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Design and lead immersive Boundless Encounters that weave together leadership, ecology, and community.
Curate virtual sessions that sustain curiosity, creativity, and belonging between in-person gatherings.
Serve as a trusted mentor and guide, walking alongside Fellows through the peaks and plateaus of their journeys with Boundless.
Nurture a vibrant alumni network that continues to grow as Fellows become mentors, collaborators, and hosts for future cohorts.
Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to ensure every element of the program reflects Boundlness's philosophy: leadership learned through immersion in place, connection with community, and cross-generational mentorship.
Other duties as assigned