Wild Virginia is a statewide conservation nonprofit dedicated to protecting and connecting Virginia’s wild places through advocacy, engagement, and empowerment. We envision a healthy unfragmented landscape where everyone can connect to their own wild place and protect it. Since 1996, Wild Virginia has advocated for strong environmental protections and empowered citizens to become active in the decision making process that affects the future of the Virginia’s wild lands. Our three core programs work to increase habitat connectivity, protect water quality, and provide environmental education. Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, Wild Virginia has a decentralized staff that works remotely across the Commonwealth. Staff travel occasionally as needed (i.e., Wild Virginia events, conferences, donor meetings).

Job Summary
The Habitat Connectivity Program Director (program director) is responsible for protecting and improving the connection of terrestrial and aquatic habitat in Virginia with a focus on the use of wildlife crossings. The program director acts as an expert and leader on habitat connectivity in Virginia, a collaborator  and convener of multi-stakeholder groups, and empowers communities and individuals. The program director works closely with policy makers, state agencies, regulators, community members, and specialty groups of a variety of interests and backgrounds, requiring strong facilitation and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances as needed to meet program goals. Candidates must be entrepreneurial, flexible, creative, willing to think outside the box, and have strong leadership, collaboration, and listening skills. The program director reports to the executive director and works closely with other Wild Virginia staff. Some evening and weekend work is expected. The chosen candidate will reside within the Commonwealth of Virginia or be expected to relocate to Virginia within one month of accepting the position. Equipment necessary to complete remote work, such as a laptop, is provided by Wild Virginia.

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