Senior Regional Director,Mid-Atlantic Region Job Bellevue area,Washington USA,Management

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the nation's oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocacy organization. NPCA has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region to lead our Mid-Atlantic Regional Office.

Position Title:

Senior Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region

Grade:

Job Status:

Full-time

FLSA:

Exempt

Department:

Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Regional Programs

Location:

Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid)

Immediate Supervisor:

John Adornato, Deputy Vice President, Regional Programs

Supervisor's Supervisor:

David Lamfrom, Vice President, Regional Programs

Direct Reports:

Mid-Atlantic regional staff and the Northeast Regional Director

Incumbent/Newly Created Position:

Incumbent

Salary:

$139,000 - $151,000 (based on experience)

Benefits:

four day, 32-hour work week
paid vacation leave
paid sick leave
paid holidays
health insurance
flexible spending account
dental insurance
life insurance
vision insurance
retirement benefits
short- and long-term disability
paid sabbaticals for staff after seven years of service
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Primary Purpose of the Position:

NPCA’s Mid-Atlantic Region includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia, home to 78 national park units that protect nationally significant natural, cultural and historic resources, from the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River watershed to the National Mall and the Appalachian landscapes, battlefields and waterways that tell America's complex and diverse story.

The Senior Regional Director establishes the vision, goals and strategic direction for national park protection campaigns and advocacy initiatives throughout the Mid-Atlantic, anticipating and addressing key issues affecting the parks and their larger landscapes. The Senior Director is a leader in the region and within NPCA, responsible for setting vision and priorities, and for the guidance, mentorship and empowerment of staff.

They serve as a trustworthy expert, who works with the media, shares information, and works with partners and stakeholders in meaningful ways.

The Senior Director also coordinates with the Northeast Regional Director and team, fostering alignment, shared learning and coordinated campaigns across the two regions.

The Senior Director builds and maintains authentic relationships with National Park Service leadership, other federal and state agencies, elected officials at all levels, and conservation, preservation, environmental justice, veterans, business and gateway community partners. Growing a diverse community of effective national park advocates is a crucial objective, with an emphasis on advancing just, equitable and inclusive policies in and around our national parks.

The Senior Director collaborates with Development, Foundation, Corporate and Membership colleagues in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding current and new donors, and engages and grows the Regional Leadership Council.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership of Mid-Atlantic Programs and Campaigns (35%)

Lead the design, implementation and impact reporting of NPCA’s Mid-Atlantic national park protection campaigns and programs, building and growing the strategic direction of key campaigns and supporting coalition work.
Ensure NPCA monitors NPS management activities at individual park units, designs advocacy strategies to address park threats, improves natural, cultural and historic resource protection, and enhances interpretation and the visitor experience across the region.
Advance significant regional priorities, including securing funding and staffing for park operations; defending park landscapes from harmful development, including energy and data center infrastructure; protecting resources in the Chesapeake Bay and Delaware River watersheds; advancing clean air, clean water and climate policies; and interpreting America's complex and diverse history.
Cultivate relationships with Members of Congress, state and local officials, and NPS leadership to build champions for national parks, and engage the…