Program Associate, Nature Conservation

Bezos Earth Fund • Washington, DC

6h • $88,000 - $109,200

About The Position

The Bezos Earth Fund is accelerating progress toward a more equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient world. We're seeking an early-career professional who combines strong analytical and organizational skills with deep curiosity about global conservation strategy, global-to-local partnerships, and philanthropic decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated to learn by doing, equally comfortable supporting day-to-day operations and contributing to higher-level analysis and synthesis.
The Program Associate will play a hands-on role across a wide range of work, from administrative coordination and meeting logistics to data analysis, portfolio learning, relationship management, and support to innovative conservation initiatives. We are looking for someone who brings a strong work ethic and a team-first mindset, and who sees operational excellence as foundational to long-term leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental management or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience in nature conservation planning and project management.
• Strong alignment with the mission and values of the Earth Fund.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, with strong project management, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultures, geographies, and time zones.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Naturally collaborative, with a team-first mindset, shares credit, and supports the success of colleagues, partners, and grantees.
• Fluency in English required

Nice To Haves

• Direct work experience in one of our priority 30x30 regions is highly valued.
• Experience in the creation and management of protected areas is especially relevant.
• Significant professional experience living and working in Latin America or the Asia-Pacific region strongly preferred.
• Working proficiency in an additional language such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform investment strategies, portfolio reviews, and programmatic decision-making.
• Support the full grantmaking cycle, including due diligence, documentation, milestone tracking, and coordination with internal teams.
• Review and analyze grantee reports across assigned regions to contribute to learning agendas, impact assessments, and compelling storytelling for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate with grantees, partners, and donor coalitions—including scheduling, drafting agendas and meeting notes, tracking inputs, and managing pre- and post-meeting workflows.
• Draft and deliver clear, compelling program updates, briefs, presentations, and other materials for leadership, donor coalitions, and strategic partners.
• Plan and execute meetings and workshops tied to nature conservation initiatives, including logistics, materials preparation, and post-meeting communications.
• Dedicate approximately 25% of time to administrative and operational support, including meeting coordination, travel planning, and tracking inputs across workstreams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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