World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Vice President, Great Plains Program. This position is located in Bozeman Montana and all interested candidates must be willing to relocate to Bozeman.

Serves as leader of the Great Plains Program (GP) for WWF-US, including developing and communicating a strategic vision, negotiating on behalf of the GP, and partnering to secure needed resources to accomplish results.  Responsible for fundraising and communication efforts and targets, as well as building and managing a cross-functional team that is working toward the common vision and objectives. In this role, the VP also oversees and coordinates WWF-US’s Central Grasslands and Freshwater Systems Priority Place strategy and integrated team.

Salary Range: $175,800 - $252,700

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  

 Strategic vision: Demonstrates the ability to define and articulate the results required to achieve the GP Program’s five-year strategy and long-term objectives; develops comprehensive long-range plans to achieve those results; and effectively balances long-term priorities with immediate demands when setting goals, timelines, and resource allocations.

Negotiations and partnering: Builds and sustains strategic partnerships by aligning stakeholders around a shared vision; negotiates agreements that establish the conditions necessary for mutual success; represents WWF’s ambition for significant impact while co-creating practical, mutually beneficial strategies and plans; and fosters strong, positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Communications and fundraising: Champions program initiatives at national and global levels; leads and supports major fundraising efforts in collaboration with internal teams and partners; engages policymakers, institutions, and key audiences to build public awareness and commitment through strategic communications and campaigns; and assumes accountability for achieving annual fundraising goals and commitments.

Team building and management: Builds, leads, and develops diverse, geographically distributed teams to achieve strategic objectives; collaborates across the organization to leverage the best talent in designing and implementing effective solutions; provides leadership and subject matter support across the global network; establishes clear goals and performance expectations, monitors and communicates progress, and drives accountability for results; and fosters a high-performance culture through recognition, feedback, coaching, and professional development.

Creativity & innovation: Applies creative and innovative thinking to address complex political, social, scientific, and management challenges; develops practical, forward-thinking solutions that advance organizational goals; effectively navigates ambiguity to solve problems and drive progress; fosters a culture of continuous learning by sharing insights and best practices; and demonstrates adaptability in taking on additional responsibilities as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required in relevant fields such as conservation, natural resource management, or related field.  12+ years of experience required, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing staff and large, complex programs focused on conservation.    

Skills and Abilities

• Deep understanding of grassland ecology, conservation planning, and community-led conservation.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, fundraising (including corporate partnerships), and program implementation.
• Proven experience building and managing partnerships across sectors— communities, corporate, governmental, and NGO.
• Strong ability to communicate complex scientific and programmatic information clearly to diverse audiences, including funders, partners, and internal teams.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; adept at building trust and alignment among varied stakeholders.
• Able to lead and manage teams, provide coaching and development to staff; has high emotional intelligence
• Experience managing budgets, staff performance, and cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to translate ideas into actionable plans and measurable results.
• High degree of professionalism, accountability, and personal integrity.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in conservation and team culture.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
• Adheres to WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
  • Courage: Speaks up even when it is difficult or unpopular.
  • Integrity: Acts with honesty, accountability, and humility.
  • Respect: Welcomes and values other points of view with kindness and curiosity.
  • Collaboration: Promotes cooperative practices and shared learning across teams and partnerships.

To Apply: 

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #26046
• Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone. Please note that this position closes on April 6, 2026. All interested applicants must apply before the closing date. 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.