Chief of Staff

Re:wild's mission is to protect and restore the wild to build a thriving Earth where all life flourishes.

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Location: Preference for Austin, TX, but other US locations may be considered.

Closing Date: November 15, 2024

Re:wild protects and restores the wild. We have a singular and powerful focus: the wild as the most effective solution to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and human wellbeing crises. Founded by a group of renowned conservation scientists together with Leonardo DiCaprio, Re:wild is a force multiplier that brings together Indigenous peoples, local communities, influential leaders, non-governmental organizations, governments, companies and the public to protect and rewild at the scale and speed we need. Learn more at rewild.org.

1. Strategic Initiative Planning and Execution:

   • Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with Re:wild's mission and long-term goals.

   • Monitor progress on key strategic priorities and initiatives, providing regular updates and analysis to leadership.

2. Special Projects:

   • Help to delegate and oversee special projects, especially ones that overlap among Programs, Philanthropy, Communications, and Operations.

   • Convene diverse stakeholders and drive decision-making processes, ensuring that projects stay on track and align with Re:wild’s strategic goals.

   • Assist Executive Vice President in programmatic coordination as needed.

3. Team Leadership and Development:

   • Provide leadership and guidance to help foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

   • Facilitate meetings and special events that are crucial for strategic alignment and team cohesion. These may include Board of Directors meetings, management meetings, and other meetings of key stakeholders.

   • Support professional development initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of team members.

4. External Relations and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support CEO in managing relationships with supporters and other constituents, including correspondence, outreach, meeting attendance and research.

• Represent the organization in external meetings, conferences, and partnerships, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, donors, and community leaders.

• Work closely with the philanthropy partnership team to coordinate strategy, interactions, and communications of the executive office.

• Communicate organizational mission, values, and impact effectively to external audiences.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, conservation biology, nonprofit management, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior management role within a conservation organization or related field.

• Planning: Strong strategic planning and implementation skills, with a track record of achieving organizational objectives.

• Leadership: Excellent leadership and management abilities, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Interpersonal skills: The ability to influence without managing by building strong relationships, understanding people’s motivations, and meeting people where they are.

• Communication: Exceptional communication, both written and verbal. Ability to represent the organization, and the CEO in particular, with diverse stakeholders.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem-solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Project Management: Develops project plans. Coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and within the approved budget. Manages project team activities.

• Conservation-minded: An innate desire to contribute meaningfully to the conservation of biodiversity and an ability and curiosity to continue learning about the natural world.

• This is a full-time, exempt position.

• Projected salary range of $120,000 - $140,000 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 80% or more of the premiums. 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.

• Travel/hours: Frequent domestic and international travel to meet with key stakeholders. The position may require working outside of normal business hours to engage with donors, partners, and staff located in different time zones around the world.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: careers@rewild.org with subject line “Chief of Staff”. The cover letter should clearly state why you consider you can successfully navigate the responsibilities, and how you meet or exceed the qualifications.

At Re:wild, we are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and are taking steps to meet that commitment. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.