Job opening at Bezos Earth Fund

The Bezos Earth Fund is seeking a conservation professional with demonstrated experience designing and implementing recovery strategies for highly threatened species, and a strong commitment to delivering measurable conservation outcomes for endangered species.

Job Title: Program Manager, Species
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: Until filled

The Program Manager, Species will serve as the day-to-day operational lead for a flagship multi-million-dollar global species recovery initiative and will contribute to the long-term development of the Earth Fund’s Species conservation efforts.

Major Function

In the initial phase of the flagship species recovery initiative, the Program Manager will work closely with key implementation partners to source, review, and monitor project-specific investments.

The role will ensure partners meet agreed milestones, budgets, and biological performance targets, with results clearly tracked and communicated internally and externally.

Additionally, the role involves supporting the development of a broader alliance of funders, implementing organizations, and scientific partners.

This position requires a hands-on leader comfortable managing multiple complex workstreams, coordinating diverse partners, tracking performance metrics, and advancing strategic opportunities to maximize impact.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, results-focused, and a strong team player.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Manage day-to-day operations for the flagship species recovery initiative, overseeing project investments, timelines, budgets, risks, and milestones across multiple projects and geographies.
Provide oversight and coordination to ensure strong performance, accountability, monitoring, evaluation, and clear visibility of biological and programmatic results.
Review and synthesize partner reports, technical updates, and performance metrics.

Steering Committee Support

Support the initiative’s Steering Committee by convening meetings, preparing agendas, briefing materials, coordinating inputs, documenting decisions, tracking actions, and ensuring follow-through.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Monitor progress across the Species portfolio and related program areas such as habitat protection and restoration.
Maintain clarity on recovery goals, threats addressed, and biological impacts.

Internal & External Communications

Lead internal communications, including updates, dashboards, and briefings for leadership and teams.
Collaborate with the Nature Communications team to develop external content showcasing progress and lessons learned.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with implementing organizations, scientific advisors, conservation practitioners, and strategic partners.
Assist in developing and expanding alliances to advance species recovery efforts.
Identify opportunities for new technologies, including genomics, bioacoustics, and AI, to accelerate impact.

Strategic Development

Support the development and refinement of the long-term Species portfolio strategy.
Coordinate with other teams to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment.

Education and Experience

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or related fields.
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in species conservation, recovery planning, and translating science into operational strategies.

Proven experience designing and implementing recovery strategies for highly threatened or endangered species with measurable biological outcomes.
Knowledge of species recovery frameworks, including IUCN Red List assessments and threat mitigation strategies.

Experience managing multi-partner conservation initiatives and coalitions, including resource mobilization.
Experience working with governments, local organizations, and communities in high biodiversity areas worldwide.

Skills and Abilities

Alignment with the mission and values of the Earth Fund.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently under pressure.
Ability to collaborate across diverse cultures and geographies.

Team-oriented with a supportive attitude.
Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Based in Washington, D.C.
Some domestic and/or international travel required.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
May require extended hours for urgent issues or deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $147,200 – $184,000
Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits package.

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How to Apply

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits. The Bezos Earth Fund is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Please note, only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered. We are unable to provide H-1B sponsorship for this role. Apply here:

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