Utah State Director

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic program priorities for Utah in furtherance of TWS' overarching goals and vision
• Lead and/or oversee implementation of projects and initiatives in Utah to position TWS as a trusted collaborator among partners and decision makers
• Foster existing relationships and further build a network to educate and influence decision-makers, media outlets, and opinion leaders on TWS' work and priorities in the state
• Manage staff and/or contractors and provide leadership to internal multi-disciplinary teams or external coalitions as needed

This role advances the mission of uniting people to protect America's wild places and creates a future where people and wild nature flourish together, meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing planet by championing the protection of wilderness, national parks, forests, and other public lands.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience working on or leading issue advocacy or political campaigns and/or working to advance public policy changes at the local, state or federal level
• Experience leading and managing teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives
• Strong knowledge of public lands, environmental, and/or conservation issues in Utah strongly preferred
• Substantial project management experience and competency in cross-organizational collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that can be applied to complex conservation issues, partnerships, and coalitions

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $102,000-$112,000
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and pet insurance
• Sick and vacation leave
• Sabbatical program
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization

The Wilderness Society is a national conservation organization dedicated to protecting America's wild places since 1935. Their mission is to unite people to protect America's wild places through science, advocacy and partnerships with communities and policymakers.