[Hiring] Manager, Native Plant Habitat Impact & Certifications @National Wildlife Federation

Role Description

To support our mission, we are seeking a Program Manager to join the Native Plant Habitat Impact & Certifications team in the Education and Engagement Department. The Program Manager reports to the Head of Native Plant Habitat Impact & Certifications and works across teams to support large scale native tree, plant based habitat expansion with corporate and community partners.

This role provides strategic leadership for the development, implementation, and growth of habitat conservation initiatives, with a primary focus on the Trees for Wildlife program. Responsibilities include:

• Cultivating and managing strategic partnerships
• Securing and stewarding funding opportunities
• Overseeing program operations and impact measurement
• Advancing community-based conservation through data-driven decision-making and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting organizational fundraising and communications objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Conservation, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, Ecological Landscaping, Sustainability, Urban Forestry, Native Plant Ecosystems or a related field; advanced degree a bonus.
• 5-8+ years of progressively responsible experience in program management, conservation, environmental nonprofit leadership, community engagement, or a related field.
• Commitment to conservation, environmental stewardship, and advancing equitable community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience implementing strategic partnerships with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven success in project management, including overseeing multiple initiatives, timelines, budgets, contracts, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Experience supporting fundraising efforts through grant writing, proposal development, sponsorship cultivation, budget preparation, and donor stewardship.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data, metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Experience managing grant-funded programs, including reporting, compliance, reimbursement processes, and stakeholder communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience planning and coordinating events, volunteer engagement activities, and community outreach campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement systems that increase program effectiveness.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems, project management tools, and data visualization or reporting platforms.

Requirements

• Travel required approximately 5-8 times/year for community events or conferences.
• This position is fully remote.

Benefits

• Salary range: $72,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off: Vacation starting at three weeks, unlimited wellbeing time, and 11 holidays.
• Paid winter break between December 25 to January 1.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave.
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Therapist available at no cost.
• Annual wellbeing allowance.
• Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Adoption and Surrogacy assistance.
• Pet adoption stipend.
• Student Loan management.

Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. NWF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to any classes or characteristics protected by law.

For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: NWF Careers .