Defenders of Wildlife

Director

• Lead and develop a team of scientists and analysts
• Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of the climate team’s project portfolio
• Supervise staff and occasional volunteers, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and accountability
• Lead climate science and policy analyses to improve wildlife conservation
• Develop and oversee applied research and decision-support initiatives focused on climate vulnerability, socio-ecological systems, and conservation strategies
• Develop innovative conservation approaches, technologies, and partnerships addressing climate and biodiversity challenges
• Guide interdisciplinary teams in applying climate science, social science, and policy analysis
• Advise on next-generation conservation policy frameworks
• Identify cross-programmatic collaboration opportunities across energy, human-wildlife coexistence, and biodiversity initiatives
• Build relationships across departments to promote communication and shared conservation outcomes
• Cultivate and lead partnerships with researchers, agencies, NGOs, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for policy, advocacy, and field action
• Support strategic communications, advocacy, media engagement, public outreach, and policymaker education
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, reports, blogs, articles, and other media
• Present findings at scientific conferences and other events
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Director, Climate Adaptation

• Lead and develop a team of scientists and technologists
• Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of the technology team's project portfolio
• Supervise and mentor scientists, application developers, and occasional volunteers
• Provide guidance, professional development, and accountability for project delivery
• Guide Defenders' data science and emerging technology strategy
• Identify opportunities and prioritize investments aligned with conservation goals
• Connect conservation challenges with analytical and technology solutions
• Advance responsible-use approaches, partnerships, and policies for innovative conservation technologies
• Prototype, develop, and deploy tools, analyses, monitoring and evaluation systems, and decision-support resources
• Create dashboards, visualizations, online applications, and other practitioner resources
• Translate technical concepts and findings for diverse audiences through communications, advocacy materials, media engagement, and public outreach
• Cultivate partnerships with conservation organizations, government agencies, Tribal partners, technology companies, and other stakeholders
• Represent Defenders at meetings, conferences, trainings, and other forums
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Director, Conservation Technology

• Lead and develop a team of scientists and analysts
• Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of the climate team’s project and initiative portfolio
• Supervise staff and occasional volunteers, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and accountability
• Lead climate science and policy analyses to improve wildlife conservation
• Develop and oversee applied research and decision-support initiatives focused on climate vulnerability, socio-ecological systems, and conservation strategies
• Develop innovative conservation approaches, technologies, and partnerships addressing climate and biodiversity challenges
• Guide interdisciplinary teams in using climate science, social science, and policy analysis
• Advise on next-generation conservation policy frameworks
• Identify cross-programmatic collaboration opportunities across energy, human-wildlife coexistence, and biodiversity initiatives
• Build relationships across departments to promote communication, coordination, and shared conservation outcomes
• Cultivate and lead partnerships with researchers, agencies, NGOs, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders
• Translate complex data into actionable insights for policy, advocacy, and on-the-ground action
• Support strategic communications, advocacy, media engagement, public outreach, and policymaker education
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, reports, blogs, articles, and/or other media
• Communicate findings at scientific conferences and other events
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Lead and develop a team of scientists and technologists
• Oversee planning, prioritization, and execution of the technology team's project portfolio
• Supervise and mentor scientists, application developers, and occasional volunteers
• Provide guidance, professional development, and accountability for successful project delivery
• Guide Defenders' approach to data science and emerging technologies
• Identify opportunities and prioritize investments and applications aligned with conservation goals
• Connect conservation challenges with analytical and technology solutions
• Advance approaches, partnerships, and policies supporting responsible use and scaling of conservation technologies
• Prototype, develop, and deploy tools, analyses, monitoring and evaluation systems, and decision-support resources
• Create dashboards, visualizations, online applications, and other resources
• Translate technical concepts and findings for diverse audiences through communications, advocacy materials, media engagement, and public outreach
• Cultivate partnerships with conservation organizations, government agencies, Tribal partners, technology companies, and other stakeholders
• Represent Defenders at meetings, conferences, trainings, and other forums
• Perform other related duties as assigned

General

• Meet the operational and service needs of Defenders of Wildlife at Headquarters, Field Offices, and remote working employees
• Provide back-up support to front desk and receptionist areas
• Open, organize, sort, and research incoming mail, documents, and catalogs
• Receive inbound deliveries from FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, and other vendors
• Deliver packages desk-side
• Order, receive, and deliver department supplies
• Receive incoming and outgoing messenger and courier packages
• Order shipping supplies
• Use copiers, scanners, mail openers, and labeling equipment
• Set up equipment, load materials, clear jams, and resolve simple malfunctions
• Restock and maintain office and pantry supplies
• Support conference room setup and video conferencing setup
• Perform data entry
• Assist with new-hire office setups
• Assist the building engineer with light building maintenance
• Welcome staff, visitors, and guests while monitoring building access and visitor sign-in/security procedures
• Maintain common areas, breakrooms, conference rooms, copy areas, and shared spaces
• Monitor shared spaces and report maintenance or equipment issues
• Reset conference rooms and prepare them for scheduled use
• Maintain pantry and beverage stations, including replenishing supplies, loading/unloading dishwashers, and cleaning surfaces
• Perform light office-environment maintenance and coordinate with janitorial vendors
• Inspect shared office spaces and communicate operational, maintenance, safety, or supply concerns to the Facilities Manager
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• No travel required

Workplace Service Specialist

• Open, organize, sort, and research incoming mail, documents, and catalogs
• Receive inbound deliveries from FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, and other vendors
• Deliver packages desk-side
• Order, receive, and deliver department supplies
• Receive incoming and outgoing messenger and courier packages
• Order shipping supplies
• Operate copiers, scanners, mail openers, and labeling equipment
• Set up equipment, load materials, clear jams, and resolve simple malfunctions
• Restock and maintain office and pantry supplies
• Support conference room setup and video conferencing setup
• Perform data entry
• Assist with new-hire office setups
• Assist the building engineer with light building maintenance
• Welcome staff, visitors, and guests while monitoring building access and visitor sign-in/security procedures
• Maintain common areas, breakrooms, conference rooms, copy areas, and shared spaces
• Monitor shared spaces and report maintenance or equipment issues
• Reset conference rooms and prepare them for scheduled use
• Maintain pantry and beverage stations, including replenishing supplies, dishwashing, and cleaning surfaces and appliances
• Perform light office-environment maintenance and coordinate with janitorial vendors when needed
• Inspect shared office spaces and communicate operational, maintenance, safety, or supply concerns to the Facilities Manager
• Provide backup support to front desk and receptionist areas
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• No travel required