Vice President of Ecology and Climate

The Trustees of Reservations seeks a Vice President of Ecology and Climate to lead statewide strategies shaping how the organization manages, stewards, and restores forests, grasslands, wetlands, coastal systems, and farmland.

Who We Are:
Founded in 1891, The Trustees is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization, protecting more than 50,000 acres including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations open to the public in Massachusetts.

Salary: $148,750-$191,250 (new hires placed between minimum and midpoint: $148,750-$174,250)
Job Type: Hybrid, Full-Time, Exempt

Your Impact:
Lead organization-wide ecology, agriculture and climate strategies, overseeing major initiatives in habitat protection, climate adaptation, and sustainable land use to address biodiversity loss and climate change.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for sustainable management of forests, grasslands, wetlands, and coastal areas
• Lead and mentor a team of ecology, agriculture, project management and habitat management professionals
• Oversee best-in-class stewardship practices supporting 167 rare species and 20+ rare habitat types
• Represent The Trustees with government partners, conservation coalitions, research institutions, and community organizations
• Serve as a leading voice for science-based conservation and climate policy in Massachusetts
• Collaborate across the organization in a matrixed environment

Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, ecology, conservation biology, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in nature conservation, with minimum 5-7 years in leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in land management, conservation strategies, climate adaptation, and environmental policies
• Experience leading strategic initiatives and managing complex portfolios
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience managing cross-functional or matrixed teams
• Experience developing budgets for large, multi-year conservation or climate initiatives
• Proven success receiving and administering complex multi-year grants
• Background in agroecology, climate-smart agriculture, or applied ecological research

Benefits:
• 15 days vacation, 80 hours sick time, 36 hours early release, 15 floating holidays
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with 5% match after 1 year
• Free entry to all Trustees properties
• Day of Wonder and Day of Service programs

The Trustees is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.