Description

Re:wild is a US-based public charity committed to protecting and restoring the wild to build a thriving Earth where all life flourishes. We are driven by our values to conserve nature with all of our partners around the world, including individuals, nongovernmental organizations, Indigenous and local communities, government agencies, corporations, and foundations. We are science-based and focus on efficient and effective action to solve the planet’s urgent environmental issues. Learn more at www.rewild.org. 

Team Background

• A global team working across geographies and time zones
• Collaborative partnerships with individuals, NGOs, Indigenous and local communities, government agencies, corporations, and foundations
• Science-based approach focused on efficient and effective conservation action
• A multidisciplinary team of individuals who are truly committed to working together to change the world for the better

Equal Opportunity
Re:wild is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, respectful environment for all. It is our policy to ensure that all individuals are treated equally without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), disability (physical or mental), citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, military service and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Re:wild offers accommodations in the employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance with the application, interviews, or other portions of the recruitment process, please indicate your accommodation in the specific field within the application.

About the Role
The Senior Manager, Species Fund will lead and manage the deployment of a new large grant portfolio focused on the recovery of Endangered species, working under the guidance and supervision of the Fund’s steering committee.

The Senior Manager, Species Fund will perform the following and other duties as assigned:

• Ensure the successful deployment of grants to local partners to fund the recovery of multiple Endangered species across the globe.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support to local partners and internal Re:wild teams in the development of high-quality species recovery proposals.
• Review proposals to ensure they are compliant with all requirements, maintain strong conceptual rigor, technical soundness, and operational feasibility.
• Monitor the implementation of grants, working closely with Re:wild project managers and local partners, and make required modifications to ensure on time and high-quality delivery.
• Oversee the portfolio of grants in collaboration with Re:wild project managers and teams for individual species.
• Lead periodic reporting to the Fund’s Steering Committee (the governance body providing strategic oversight and investment direction) and serve as part of the Fund Secretariat supporting its operations.
• Lead on the development of an annual report to demonstrate the impact of the Fund.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and flag issues early to permit adaptation.
• Engage with co-funders and work closely with Re:wild Philanthropy team in support of bringing other funders into the initiative and to secure match funding for projects.
• Work closely with the Re:wild and co-funder marketing and communications teams on all communications products/efforts stemming from the Fund.
• Liaise with IUCN Species Survival Commission and ensure their technical inputs into project design and monitoring.
• Liaise with partners such as Reverse the Red to create synergies with national delivery of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework’s Goal A and Target for species recovery.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This is a full-time, exempt, position.
• Projected salary range of $90,000-110,000 with the final determination to be made commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
• Re:wild provides medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, with Re:wild covering 65% to 100% of premiums, depending on plan selection and dependent coverage. Re:wild also offers a 403b retirement plan with up to 3% match after a year of employment.
• Re:wild observes 16 paid holidays each calendar year. Full-time employees can also accrue the following annually: up to 15 days of vacation leave, 12 days of illness leave and 2 volunteer days.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in conservation.
• Extensive experience soliciting, developing, reviewing, and managing proposals.
• Experience managing a large portfolio of projects.
• Budget management experience.
• Strong writing skills; writing summary reports and proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse local partners across the world.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Strong presentation and verbal communications skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Bahasa Indonesia preferred.
• Commitment to and passion for Re:wild’s mission, vision, and values.
• Hours: The position may require working outside of normal business hours to engage with staff and partners located in different time zones around the world.
• Travel: Estimate 3-6 domestic or international trips per year, as needed.