Lander, WY

Position Title: Indigenous Conservation Director

Organization: Wyoming Outdoor Council

Location: Lander, WY

Organization Overview: The Wyoming Outdoor Council is the state’s oldest independent conservation organization. WOC uses western science and Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge as well as legal and policy expertise to advocate for public land, wildlife, clean air and water. They seek lasting change by striving to meet people where they are, valuing diverse perspectives, building coalitions, and practicing reciprocity. WOC holds government agencies, lawmakers, and industries accountable for decisions that threaten the land, wildlife, clean air and water. WOC is a steadfast and trusted conservation voice at the state legislature. They are a membership organization, and support and empower people to be effective advocates in their communities.

Position Overview: With the program director, you will design a process for introducing WOC’s general intentions for the Tribal Conservation program to Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho elected tribal officials, key tribal members, and cultural and spiritual leaders within and around the Wind River Reservation.

Duties: You will track and assess progress on established goals for WOC’s Tribal Conservation Program. You will also take stock of what’s working and consult with the team and program director when goals may need to change.

Start Date: Feb 2024

Salary/Pay: $65,000 – $70,000

Application Deadline: January 4, 2024

How to Apply: Email a letter of interest explaining how your experience and skills make you the right person to join the team. Include a resume and three references (with contact and relationship information) to Misti Haase. Please put “Tribal Conservation Director” in the subject line.

**Native American candidates with strong connections to the Wind River Reservation and/or with experience working with the Eastern Shoshone or Northern Arapaho Tribes who are interested in leading, designing, and sharing power in the vision, implementation, and evaluation of the work are encouraged to apply.