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Who We Are
At TPL, we're a team of outdoor advocates who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. As an ethos, we believe access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need and essential to our health and well-being. We're committed to creating more places that bring us outside—parks, trails, playgrounds, and public lands—and making them available and welcoming to everyone, everywhere, regardless of ZIP code. We also understand that land has meaning; it tells the story of our history. That's why, through our Black History and Culture initiative, we're working to preserve sites that more fully represent the Black American experience; and we're an ally and partner to Tribal and Indigenous communities, working in partnership to reconnect them with their ancestral lands.
One hundred million people, including 28 million children, don't have nearby access to a park within ten minutes of their home. We're determined to change this outdoor equity gap–and as a result, nine million people and counting now have access because of our work. We have miles to go and a plan to get there. We're inclusive change-makers who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. We inspire by paving the way forward and strengthening our connection to nature. Join us!
Position Summary
The Thriving Communities Director role is an exciting position that will support a burgeoning portfolio of work to bring to life TPL’s community-centered mission to life in rural areas in the Northern Rockies. This position engages with communities throughout the Northern Rockies to identify communities in need of TPL’s mission delivery and services in order to project manage and fundraise for programmatic execution. The position will manage a dynamic workstream that supports TPL’s Northern Rockies Office to engage communities, specifically in SW Montana, in their efforts to conserve land and build trails, and come together to mitigate the impacts of polarization, social isolation, and division. Further, the Thriving Communities Director will support the Northern Rockies Director and Northern Rockies Director of Philanthropy to understand where TPL efforts may be viable, needed, and importantly, wanted in Tribal and Indigenous Communities throughout Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Essential Functions
40% Program Development and Management:
The Director will be responsible for working with partners, both public and private, to bring Trust for Public Land’s Northern Rockies Thriving Communities Program to life in Park County, MT. The development and maintenance of positive relationships with landowners, public and non-profit partners, including elected officials and local, state and federal agency leadership and staff, and major donors will be paramount. The Director will develop and monitor project management assets (timelines, workplans, and budgets) and lead effective collaborations (meetings, workshops) in close coordination with TPL’s Northern Rockies Office, and with colleagues across departments and geographies. The Director will support the Northern Rockies Director and Mountain West Director of Philanthropy with strategic planning, including evaluation tools, community engagement resources, and reporting tools that streamline our work. To help diversify and expand the impact of TPL in the Northern Rockies, the Thriving Communities Director will help identify new program opportunities where community needs align with available or potential public and philanthropic support. Thereafter, the Director will work with TPL’s land protection, park development, trail development, and other national and field services to advance these opportunities to completion.
40% External Relations:
The Thriving Communities Director will increase the visibility and brand awareness of TPL throughout the Northern Rockies region to expand programmatic opportunities, partnerships and philanthropic support. Through the building of trusting relationships and deep listening, this position will ensure that TPL is embedded in rural communities throughout the region. With a local, community centered presence, it is the hope that TPL further cultivates its role as a thought leader, problem solver, and invested partner in these communities. This position will develop and maintain relationships for the benefit of TPL in a number of sectors, but with a particular focus on Indigenous and Tribal Communities. The Director will audit current conservation and landback efforts underway throughout the region; coordinate with TPL’s Senior Director of Tribal and Indigenous Lands and TPL’s Director of Tribal Community Schoolyards to assess the needs of Tribal and Indigenous Communities in the Northern Rockies; and facilitate relationship building.
20% Philanthropy:
Funding support for the Northern Rockies Program and programs it carries out is derived primarily from private philanthropic dollars. The Director will work in close coordination with TPL philanthropy staff both locally and across the country to cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. The Director will work with the Northern Rockies Events and Board Manager to provide support for the Northern Rockies Advisory Board, including engagement, event, solicitation of gifts from existing board members, and the recruitment of new board members.
Qualifications
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near our Bozeman, MT office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. This position is a 32-hour per week role. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $88,000-$92,000 annually, prorated for a 80% schedule.
Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
Director - Thriving Communities
Bozeman, MT, United StatesWho We Are
At TPL, we're a team of outdoor advocates who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. As an ethos, we believe access to the outdoors is a fundamental human need and essential to our health and well-being. We're committed to creating more places that bring us outside—parks, trails, playgrounds, and public lands—and making them available and welcoming to everyone, everywhere, regardless of ZIP code. We also understand that land has meaning; it tells the story of our history. That's why, through our Black History and Culture initiative, we're working to preserve sites that more fully represent the Black American experience; and we're an ally and partner to Tribal and Indigenous communities, working in partnership to reconnect them with their ancestral lands.
One hundred million people, including 28 million children, don't have nearby access to a park within ten minutes of their home. We're determined to change this outdoor equity gap–and as a result, nine million people and counting now have access because of our work. We have miles to go and a plan to get there. We're inclusive change-makers who believe in connecting everyone to the outdoors. We inspire by paving the way forward and strengthening our connection to nature. Join us!
Position Summary
The Thriving Communities Director role is an exciting position that will support a burgeoning portfolio of work to bring to life TPL’s community-centered mission to life in rural areas in the Northern Rockies. This position engages with communities throughout the Northern Rockies to identify communities in need of TPL’s mission delivery and services in order to project manage and fundraise for programmatic execution. The position will manage a dynamic workstream that supports TPL’s Northern Rockies Office to engage communities, specifically in SW Montana, in their efforts to conserve land and build trails, and come together to mitigate the impacts of polarization, social isolation, and division. Further, the Thriving Communities Director will support the Northern Rockies Director and Northern Rockies Director of Philanthropy to understand where TPL efforts may be viable, needed, and importantly, wanted in Tribal and Indigenous Communities throughout Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Essential Functions
40% Program Development and Management:
The Director will be responsible for working with partners, both public and private, to bring Trust for Public Land’s Northern Rockies Thriving Communities Program to life in Park County, MT. The development and maintenance of positive relationships with landowners, public and non-profit partners, including elected officials and local, state and federal agency leadership and staff, and major donors will be paramount. The Director will develop and monitor project management assets (timelines, workplans, and budgets) and lead effective collaborations (meetings, workshops) in close coordination with TPL’s Northern Rockies Office, and with colleagues across departments and geographies. The Director will support the Northern Rockies Director and Mountain West Director of Philanthropy with strategic planning, including evaluation tools, community engagement resources, and reporting tools that streamline our work. To help diversify and expand the impact of TPL in the Northern Rockies, the Thriving Communities Director will help identify new program opportunities where community needs align with available or potential public and philanthropic support. Thereafter, the Director will work with TPL’s land protection, park development, trail development, and other national and field services to advance these opportunities to completion.
40% External Relations:
The Thriving Communities Director will increase the visibility and brand awareness of TPL throughout the Northern Rockies region to expand programmatic opportunities, partnerships and philanthropic support. Through the building of trusting relationships and deep listening, this position will ensure that TPL is embedded in rural communities throughout the region. With a local, community centered presence, it is the hope that TPL further cultivates its role as a thought leader, problem solver, and invested partner in these communities. This position will develop and maintain relationships for the benefit of TPL in a number of sectors, but with a particular focus on Indigenous and Tribal Communities. The Director will audit current conservation and landback efforts underway throughout the region; coordinate with TPL’s Senior Director of Tribal and Indigenous Lands and TPL’s Director of Tribal Community Schoolyards to assess the needs of Tribal and Indigenous Communities in the Northern Rockies; and facilitate relationship building.
20% Philanthropy:
Funding support for the Northern Rockies Program and programs it carries out is derived primarily from private philanthropic dollars. The Director will work in close coordination with TPL philanthropy staff both locally and across the country to cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. The Director will work with the Northern Rockies Events and Board Manager to provide support for the Northern Rockies Advisory Board, including engagement, event, solicitation of gifts from existing board members, and the recruitment of new board members.
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to TPL’s shared values (Belonging, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Hope) to effectively work across the organization.
- At least 11 years of experience in an organization focused on outdoor access/recreation, park/trail creation and/or land and wildlife conservation
- At least 11 years of relevant non-profit work experience or the equivalent, including at least 5 years of staff management experience. Experience serving as an Executive Director preferred, or other positions of leadership
- Demonstrated experience working with underserved communities
- Experience interfacing with and effectively engaging diverse groups (staff, volunteers, stakeholders, politicians, agency partners, etc.)
- Extensive experience working with fundraisers and securing funding for mission support from public and private sources
- Experience with public finance techniques, government funding practices and procedures, the foundation community, fundraising, marketing practices, best management practices and budgeting practices
- An entrepreneurial spirit, initiative, energy, the capacity to lead, mentor and inspire others, the capacity to be both a high performer and a team player, common sense, and a sense of humor.
- Excellent communication skills including writing and public speaking
- An ability and willingness to travel as required and to work flexible hours outside a 9-5 schedule.
- A passionate commitment to TPL’s mission of connecting everyone to the outdoors
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near our Bozeman, MT office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. This position is a 32-hour per week role. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience; the anticipated hiring range for this position is $88,000-$92,000 annually, prorated for a 80% schedule.
Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization actively works to eliminate racial and other disparities it welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skillsets. We are open to the possibility that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria; if you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case, we encourage you to apply.
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