The Co-Executive Director for Policy, Planning, and Programs manages, oversees, and implements the programs, policy work, advocacy goals, and community outreach initiatives of the organization and assists the other Co-Executive Director with financial oversight, fundraising, communications, and operations. This position demands a high level of skill in relationship building, community organizing, diplomacy, attention to detail, and understanding of complex local conservation issues. This position also requires a strong spirit of collaboration and shared decision-making with the other Co-Executive Director and staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in conservation, environmental policy, political science, sustainability, or planning or a related field, and 5 years’ work experience; or Masters degree in the fields stated above or a related field, and 2 years’ work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (including boosters) is required for all staff.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health and dental insurance, paid holidays and paid time off (starting at 4 weeks per year), home office stipend, opportunities for hybrid and remote work, and opportunities for a flexible schedule. $75-80K. Based in Tucson, Arizona.

The Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection is a nonprofit conservation organization whose mission is to protect the biodiversity of the Sonoran Desert in southern Arizona through science-based advocacy, education, and collaboration. We do this through proactive habitat conservation planning, opposing destructive projects, protecting wildlife linkages, and community science research that informs our advocacy goals. We are an alliance of 32 conservation and neighborhood Member Groups, representing nearly 30,000 people, that formed in February 1998, along with a dedicated group of volunteers, donors, and community partners. Learn more about our work at https://www.sonorandesert.org/.

Deadline to apply: June 21st, 2024

Start Date: September 2nd, 2024

Please visit our website for the full job posting and instructions on how to apply:
https://www.sonorandesert.org/about-the-csdp/co-executive-director-job-posting/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ 85705