Conservation Director

RCPA is a non-profit conservation advocacy group that protects New York State's 6-million acre Adirondack Park. RCPA works on forest conservation, land protection, water quality monitoring, and wilderness management issues. RCPA uses litigation, education, advocacy, and FSC-certification as tools to meet its mission. RCPA has 3,800 members predominantly from within the Park.

Responsibilities

• Participate in policy development, representing the membership and stakeholder outreach
• Support RCPA's engagement in litigation involving proposed development, emerging policy initiatives, and challenges to environmental impact assessments
• Provide oversight to the Adirondack Lakes Assessment Program
• Represent RCPA in discussions of the North Country National Scenic Trail, Forest Preserve Unit Management Plans, and as part of the Forest Preserve Advisory Council
• Support fundraising from member-donors and foundations
• Oversee new member recruitment
• Conduct necessary research
• Regular travel is required

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following characteristics:

• Requires 3-5 years of post-graduate experience
• A graduate degree is preferred, but not required
• Must be articulate and confident public speaker
• Exceptional writing skills are required
• Ability to navigate complex political dynamics is required
• Familiarity with Adirondack Park issues is preferred
• Must be willing to live in Adirondack Park

Salary and Benefits: Salary is to be determined, but will be consistent with experience and with comparable non-profit roles. Generous health benefits and a retirement package are included.

Location: To be determined within Adirondack Park.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email.

RCPA is an equal opportunity employer.