Opportunity Description
The Director of Conservation provides strategic leadership for the museum’s Natural Areas program and conservation initiatives across approximately 12,500 acres of protected land. This role is responsible for developing a long-term strategy for conservation science, land protection, stewardship, science communication, and community engagement in alignment with the Museum’s mission. The position will also develop and lead programs focused on environmental communication, sustainability, and biodiversity in alignment with the Museum’s and program’s strategic plans.
The Director of Conservation will oversee land management and stewardship programs while strengthening the integration of conservation science with the museum’s research, education, and public programming. The role serves as a prominent conservation leader for the museum, building partnerships across the conservation community and positioning the museum as a hub for scientific collaboration and environmental stewardship in the Great Lakes region. The director’s work will align with the environmental research efforts of the museum.
This position supervises the Natural Areas team and works cross-functionally with museum leadership, curators, and educators to ensure conservation work supports the museum’s broader mission.
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