Texas Coastal Program Manager

National Parks Conservation Association•Beaumont, TX

9d•$62,000 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is seeking a Texas Coastal Program Manager to join their Texas and Oklahoma Regional Office. This role will support the protection of diverse landscapes in Texas and Oklahoma, with a specific focus on coastal national parks. The Program Manager will lead and support park protection campaigns, develop strategic implementation plans, and build community engagement around Big Thicket National Preserve and Padre Island National Seashore. This position integrates wildlife and natural resource management, community engagement, and policy expertise, requiring collaboration with federal and state agencies, local communities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to advance science-based conservation strategies.

Requirements

4-5 years’ lived or work experience and/or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as natural resources/environmental science, cultural resources, wildlife management, public policy, political science or communications.
Familiarity with local, state and federal natural resource policies and regulatory frameworks affecting coastal parks, including land use policies and conservation funding sources in the region.
Strong ability to understand scientific and policy documents and how proposals impact national parks and their resources.
Basic computer skills - proficiency with MS Word required, PowerPoint, and internet-based work is required.
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Proven ability to convene and work well with people of diverse backgrounds, communities, ally organizations, government agency staff or elected officials is necessary.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a close knit team of professional colleagues.
Ability to work independently and maintain a highly organized work style to manage and meet deadlines and produce high quality work.
Interest in and/or experience with public lands issues.
Commitment to NPCA’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Statement of Intentions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with strategic or campaign planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Campaigns to Protect Texas Coastal National Parks: Develop and implement strategic campaign plans, outreach, and engagement strategies, identifying resource and budget needs. Provide leadership for priority campaigns related to Big Thicket and Padre Island.
Strategically develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, opinion leaders, decision makers, and key staff within NPS and other relevant agencies.
Contribute to NPCA’s systemic national park campaigns and strategic priorities including landscape conservation, hunting and fishing regulations, air quality, energy production, and coastal resilience.
Develop high-quality written materials such as campaign plans, technical comment letters, policy analyses, scientific literature reviews, and action alerts.
Research, analyze, and interpret policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to coastal national parks and develop appropriate positions and courses of action.
Support state and federal policy development and advocacy efforts for funding and conservation of coastal national park landscapes, including drafting position papers, public comments, and briefings.
Build Community Support for Texas Coastal National Parks: Build and manage relationships with diverse allies, including gateway area businesses, chambers of commerce, Indigenous communities, social justice organizations, and other conservation groups.
Advance strategic partnerships with academic institutions and community organizations.
Attend community meetings, conduct public forums, organize outdoor group experiences, and carry out community education and building efforts.
Communications and Administrative Support: Coordinate regional administrative activities and provide logistical support for events and meetings. Handle internal and external requests for information, facilitate regional newsletters, maintain website and communication tools, and coordinate internal reports.
Produce summaries of program work and campaign milestones for NPCA supporters and internal stakeholders.
Development: Cultivate donors, including Regional Council members, and maintain relationships with funders. Collaboratively draft proposals and reports to foundations and major donors.