[Hiring] Landscape Conservation Program Manager @Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Role Description

The Landscape Conservation Program Manager reports to the Director of Landscape Conservation and advances landscape-scale conservation initiatives across the Appalachian Trail landscape. The position develops and supports strategic partnerships, collaborative conservation networks, and conservation incentive programs that further ATC's Protect pillar goals.

• Oversees the Wild East Action Fund (WEAF) and related grantmaking programs.
• Serves as the primary coordinator of the Northern Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership.
• Manages relationships with public and private stakeholders.
• Supports the implementation of conservation projects and collaborative initiatives.
• Helps advance durable conservation outcomes through effective program management, grant administration, partnership coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, conservation, natural resource management, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience managing collaborative conservation, land protection, or landscape-scale conservation initiatives.
• Knowledge of landscape conservation principles, partnership development, and collaborative approaches involving public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate diverse partners, manage multiple projects, and achieve results in a collaborative environment.
• Experience managing grants, funding agreements, or conservation incentive programs, including tracking deliverables and compliance requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems; familiarity with GIS applications and conservation planning tools preferred.
• Ability to supervise seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with grant writing, grant administration, regranting programs, grant reporting, and conservation finance.
• Knowledge of public and private conservation funding sources, including federal, state, philanthropic, and foundation grants.
• Experience working with large-scale conservation partnerships, land trusts, government agencies, and regional conservation coalitions.
• Experience engaging in rural communities and municipalities, particularly within the Appalachian region.
• Three or more years of experience supervising staff, interns, volunteers, or project teams.
• Proficiency with ESRI GIS applications and related data management and communication tools.
• Familiarity with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and its cooperative management framework.

Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: ($63k - $67k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Company paid long-term disability and life insurance provided.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 7% match after 1 year of service.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to maintain a home office with reliable internet access; access to an ATC office may be available based on location and office capacity.
• Ability to communicate effectively through virtual platforms, email, telephone, and in-person meetings.
• Prolonged periods of computer and telephone use.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Periodic travel throughout ATC's 14-state service area and beyond for meetings, workshops, community events, and conferences (approximately 10–15% travel).
• Occasional evening and weekend work required to support meetings, events, and partner engagement activities.