Conservation Director

• Lead and manage the Conservation portfolio including Lands & Nature, Waterways & Watersheds, Oceans & Coasts, Climate & Energy, and Community Engagement.
• Translate organizational priorities into high-impact programs that strengthen Latino leadership and advance community-driven conservation solutions.
• Oversee day-to-day program implementation, grant management, budgets, and staff to ensure effective execution and long-term sustainability.

This role advances community-driven conservation solutions that strengthen Latino leadership and expand equitable access to nature, ensuring environmental sustainability and cultural connection for underserved communities.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in environmental science, conservation, or related field preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience managing conservation or environmental programs.
• At least three years of experience supervising and developing professional staff.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, grant-funded programs with multiple funding sources and multi-million-dollar budgets.

Targeted salary range: $100,000-$110,000 annually. Full-time employees receive 100% paid health, dental, and vision for the individual, unlimited vacation policy, 10 sick days per year, 13 paid holidays, monthly phone/internet stipend, and 401(k) with employer match.

Hispanic Access Foundation approaches environment and nature as shared spaces essential to community well-being, cultural connection, and long-term sustainability, working to strengthen Latino leadership and expand equitable access to nature.