Conservation Director

Over the past 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been an extraordinary champion and defender of the nation’s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Through member-driven bottom-up governance, we’re protecting outdoor America in communities across the country, while working strategically at the national level to win critical conservation battles.

The Conservation Director at the Izaak Walton League of America is a senior leadership role responsible for advancing the organization’s national conservation strategy, programs, and policy initiatives in alignment with its mission to protect natural resources. The position leads and coordinates conservation staff and programs focused on issues such as clean water, habitat protection, sustainable agriculture, and public lands, while working closely with League leadership, members, and grassroots chapters to translate science and policy into community-based action. The role also represents the organization in external partnerships, advocacy efforts, and public forums, helping to shape and promote conservation policy at local, state, and federal levels, while strengthening collaboration, expanding impact, and ensuring the effectiveness of the League’s conservation priorities nationwide.

Salary Range and Benefits: $110,000-$120,000 annually, eligible for employer-sponsored health and dental plans, retirement plan, 12 paid holidays/year, and up
to 2 days/week of telework.

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