Landscape Conservation Program Manager (REMOTE)

Appalachian Trail Conservancy• REMOTE, US,

just now•$63,000 - $67,000•Remote

About The Position

The Landscape Conservation Program Manager reports to the Director of Landscape Conservation and advances landscape-scale conservation initiatives across the Appalachian Trail landscape. The position develops and supports strategic partnerships, collaborative conservation networks, and conservation incentive programs that further ATC's Protect pillar goals. The Program Manager oversees the Wild East Action Fund (WEAF) and related grantmaking programs, serves as the primary coordinator of the Northern Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership, manages relationships with public and private stakeholders, and supports the implementation of conservation projects and collaborative initiatives. Working across ATC departments and with external partners, this role helps advance durable conservation outcomes through effective program management, grant administration, partnership coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience managing collaborative conservation, land protection, or landscape-scale conservation initiatives.
Knowledge of landscape conservation principles, partnership development, and collaborative approaches involving public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse partners, manage multiple projects, and achieve results in a collaborative environment.
Experience managing grants, funding agreements, or conservation incentive programs, including tracking deliverables and compliance requirements.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems.
Ability to supervise seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers assigned.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GIS applications and conservation planning tools.
Experience with grant writing, grant administration, regranting programs, grant reporting, and conservation finance.
Knowledge of public and private conservation funding sources, including federal, state, philanthropic, and foundation grants.
Experience working with large-scale conservation partnerships, land trusts, government agencies, and regional conservation coalitions.
Experience engaging in rural communities and municipalities, particularly within the Appalachian region.
Three or more years of experience supervising staff, interns, volunteers, or project teams.
Proficiency with ESRI GIS applications and related data management and communication tools.
Familiarity with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its cooperative management framework.

Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, or support multi-scale conservation partnerships, ensuring strong collaboration with external partners.
Serve as the main point of contact for partners, or manage discrete partnership deliverables, services, and/or committees.
Support the continued evolution of the A.T. Community Program to deepen conservation and stewardship focused engagement.
Collaborate with ATC staff to define and implement designated community responsibilities and accountability.
Support the implementation of Landscape Conservation Partnership and A.T. Community portfolios of work.
Oversee the full Wild East Action Fund (WEAF) grant cycle, including pre-award, award, and post award planning, communications, coordination, implementation, and reporting.
Facilitate internal communication and collaboration across ATC’s Departments, conservation, trail operations, support services, and engagement.
Coordinate and manage external partners for the successful execution of WEAF application review and selection process.
Provide technical assistance and programmatic support to WEAF grantees to strengthen conservation efforts along the A.T. landscape.
Maintain detailed recordkeeping, documentation, and reporting data for each grantee, inclusive of managing grant agreements, amendments, grantee report submissions, metrics, and outcomes.
Provide maintenance to and troubleshooting for existing GIS-based tools and data resources developed by the Landscape Conservation Team.
Ensure integration of mapping and data tools into partner engagement and funding strategies.
Build awareness of ATC’s Conservation Incentive Program’s portfolio to multiple audiences.
Develop and maintain systems for tracking project outcomes and measuring conservation impact.
Ensure appropriate communication and collaboration internally within ATC’s departments and externally with conservation partners.
Attend external partner conferences and meetings and internal staff meetings, retreats, and other relevant convenings as assigned.
Prepare and report on Strategic Conservation Incentives Program deliverables to appropriate ATC funders.
Identify, support, and create opportunities to develop, scale, and/or replicate conservation incentives to meet partnership or organizational needs for conservation outcomes.
Oversee the full lifecycle of contract-work to support ATC’s landscape conservation team inclusive of contract agreements, invoicing, financial and deliverable tracking.
Prepare and report on contract work to appropriate ATC funders.
Supervise staff, fellows, interns, or volunteers as assigned.