Program Manager, Species
Bezos Earth FundWashington, District of Columbia
Full Time
Posted March 9, 2026
$147k - $184k
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Job Description
The Program Manager, Species at the Bezos Earth Fund is responsible for leading and coordinating a global species recovery initiative, overseeing project investments, monitoring progress, and building partnerships to achieve measurable conservation outcomes for highly threatened species.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the flagship species recovery initiative, including sourcing, reviewing, and monitoring project investments.
- Oversee implementation progress, timelines, budgets, risks, milestones, and performance across multiple projects and regions.
- Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of biological and programmatic results, including partner reports and technical updates.
- Support the Steering Committee by convening meetings, preparing agendas, documenting decisions, and tracking action items.
- Monitor and synthesize progress across the species portfolio and related conservation activities, maintaining clarity on recovery goals and biological impacts.
- Lead internal and external communications, including updates, dashboards, briefings, and supporting strategic positioning of conservation progress.
- Build and maintain relationships with implementing organizations, scientific advisors, stakeholders, and develop alliances for species recovery.
- Identify and promote the use of new technologies (e.g., genomics, bioacoustics, AI) to accelerate species recovery efforts.
- Support the development and refinement of long-term species conservation strategies, identifying high-impact opportunities.
- Coordinate with organizational teams to ensure operational excellence and alignment with broader organizational priorities.
Requirements
- An advanced degree or equivalent experience in conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field is required.
- At least 7 years of professional experience specifically related to species conservation, recovery planning, and translating science into operational conservation strategies.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing recovery strategies for highly threatened or endangered species, with measurable biological outcomes such as population stabilization, growth, or threat reduction.
- Experience across multiple taxonomic groups is highly valued.
- Strong understanding of species recovery frameworks, including IUCN Red List assessments, formal recovery plans, and threat mitigation strategies.
- Experience managing complex, multi-partner species conservation initiatives or portfolios, including multi-stakeholder governance bodies such as steering committees.
- Experience building or managing coalitions for conservation including resources mobilization towards common goals.
- Experience working with governments, local science and conservation organizations, and local communities in high biodiversity areas around the world.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong project management, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Effective team player with the ability to collaborate across diverse cultures, geographies, and time zones.
- Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Fluency in English is required; working proficiency in an additional language such as Spanish, Portuguese, or French is strongly preferred.
- This position is based in Washington, D.C.
- Requires some domestic and/or international travel.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- May require extended hours for urgent issues or to meet established deadlines.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $147,200 - $184,000
Position based in Washington, D.C., with some domestic and international travel
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
May require extended hours for urgent issues or deadlines
Competitive salary
Benefits package
Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity
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