Grand Teton Field Office Senior Program Manager

National Parks Conservation Association•Jackson, WY

About The Position

The national parks in the Northern Rockies are the heart of globally beloved and recognized landscapes; they are the crown jewels of the National Park System. Decisions impacting the national parks in this region not only affect the parks themselves but also the natural and human ecosystems within which they exist. This is especially true for national parks in the Greater Yellowstone area. The Senior Regional Manager (SPM) for the Grand Teton Field Office is a thought leader in Wyoming, the region and within NPCA. The SDM works strategically with a diverse array of individuals and organizations to build power and support for key conservation issues in and around Grand Teton National Park. The SPM tactically deploys resources and expertise to influence decision makers and drive national park related policy change on the local, regional, state and national level. The SPM works closely with the Regional Director and other staff to determine NPCA’s strategic direction on priority park and large landscape protection issues in Wyoming and leverage those campaigns within NPCA. The SPM is responsible for leading policy initiatives, power and constituency building, and strategic communication in Wyoming. This work requires working closely with NPCA staff at all levels as well as a broad diversity of individuals, including decision makers, agency staff, business owners, recreationists, sovereign nations and indigenous allies, community leaders, other conservation groups and the media. The SPM manages all aspects of the Grand Teton Field Office for NPCA. In addition to programmatic campaigns, this includes community outreach and administrative coordination. The SPM works closely with the RD and RDD to identify and cultivate major donors and supports other fundraising activities as requested to ensure NPCA meets its local and national development goals. As part of the Northern Rockies Regional team, the SPM actively supports regional colleagues, is an active participant in all regional meetings, gatherings and trainings, represents the NRRO needs and issues on organizational teams as needed and supports national campaigns and initiatives as requested.

Requirements

5-6 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of the Grand Tetons Ecosystem and the Northern Rockies Region is critical.
Proven ability to convene and work well with people of diverse backgrounds, communities, ally organizations, government agency staff or elected officials is necessary.
Commitment to NPCA’s mission, core values and NPCA’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Statement of Intentions.
Demonstrated experience designing, managing, and implementing conservation or other issue-based campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team, to manage projects and meet deadlines, and to develop and execute results-oriented work is required. Must work collaboratively as part of a closely-knit team of professional colleagues.
Excellent presentation, communication and writing skills are essential.
Strong self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Basic computer skills – proficiency with MS Word and Outlook required.
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings
Driver’s license and ability to rent a vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in advocacy or lobbying, especially for federal policy, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead NPCA’s development, implementation and evaluation of strategic and integrated initiatives with clear policy-based goals, objectives and outcomes designed to preserve the natural and cultural resources of Grand Teton National Park, GYE and, as needed, other park units and park adjacent lands in Wyoming.
Identify and strategically address key issues that threaten the parks and park values within the Greater Yellowstone ecoregion.
As appropriate, integrate place-based campaigns into NPCA’s national initiatives such as large landscape conversation, wildlife and habitat protection, energy development and climate change.
Build and mobilize targeted community support and political power for the conservation of the natural and cultural resources of Grand Teton, GYE and surrounding landscapes.
Strategically develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, opinion leaders, decision makers and key staff within NPS and other relevant agencies.
Build strategic relationships and partnerships to expand conservation impact and leadership in the region.
Work with RD and NRRO staff to strengthen and engage the Regional Council, TFPs, Next Generation Council and other NPCA volunteers
Represent NRRO on relevant national leadership and program teams, ensuring regional work is integrated into national priority campaigns and that GTFO and NRRO are appropriately supporting national strategic priorities.
Serve as the NPCA liaison and representative with the Wyoming delegation, targeted Congressional members, elected officials, the administration and appropriate state and federal agency staff.
Represent NPCA in local, state and national media outlets, while also leading efforts to provide and create opportunities for other allies and experts to advocate on park issues in the media.
Maintain Grand Teton Field office, manage GTFO budget and meet daily administrative needs.
Supervise interns, fellows, volunteers and consultants.
Lead NRRO in the stewardship of Wyoming donors.
Work closely with the RD and RDD to develop stewardship plans for key donors and help with regional fundraising strategies and goals.
Work with NRRO and development staff to access to donor prospects and existing donors in the Jackson area.
Actively solicit donors and prospects to meet regional fundraising goals as well as support NPCA’s national development goals.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for this role including a four-day, 32-hour work week, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and paid sabbaticals for staff after seven years of service.

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