President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

National Parks Conservation Association • DC

79d • $400,000 - $500,000

About The Position

The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPCA is responsible for leading America’s foremost voice for national parks and championing their protection, enhancement, and relevance for present and future generations. This leader will set and execute a bold vision that centers NPCA’s mission, values, and strategic priorities, ensuring parks thrive. The President & CEO will galvanize staff, board, and volunteers around a focused set of priorities, fostering a culture in line with NPCA’s values of commitment, inclusion, integrity, and respect. They will cultivate authentic partnerships with diverse communities, Tribal Nations, government agencies, donors, and grassroots advocates, expanding NPCA’s reach and impact. Upon the culmination of NPCA’s strategic plan in 2026, the President & CEO will develop and implement the next strategic plan, which will build on NPCA’s legacy and respond to emerging challenges with nonpartisan, advocacy driven solutions. The President & CEO will operate out of NPCA’s Washington D.C. headquarters.

Requirements

• An authentic and deep love of our national parks and personal commitment to the mission of conservation and restoration.
• Executive-level experience with a demonstrated ability to communicate transparently, collaborate, and ultimately make decisions and move an organization forward.
• Comfort serving as the external spokesperson, advocate, and ambassador for NPCA, with the ability to communicate inspirationally and effectively across an array of stakeholders.
• Champions and proactively advances NPCA’s core values while engaging in a manner respectful of all people.
• A strategic thinker and relationship-builder with demonstrated experience raising money from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government.

Responsibilities

• Achieve measurable progress in protecting and enhancing national park ecosystems, including successful advocacy for stronger laws, protection and restoration projects, strengthened park management, and climate resilience initiatives.
• Elevate NPCA’s visibility and influence as the leading voice for national parks, strengthening its nonpartisan reputation among policymakers, partners, and the public.
• Champion inclusive storytelling, education, and advocacy, ensuring parks reflect and welcome all Americans, in alignment with NPCA’s core values.
• Secure sustainable and diversified funding streams, including increased philanthropic support, foundation grants, and innovative partnerships, to ensure NPCA’s long-term financial health and capacity for impact.
• Foster a thriving, diverse, and inclusive people-centered workplace, marked by high retention, professional growth, and a deep sense of belonging and purpose.
• Strengthen NPCA’s internal accountability and transparency, with clear communication of priorities, progress, and decision-making across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees