The Nature Conservancy
Ventura, California

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact
around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951,
the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
 
The Channel Islands of California are globally renowned conservation priorities. For over three decades,
The Conservancy has worked with the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the California
Department of Fish and Game and other partners to engage in an intensive, science‐based restoration
program designed to revitalize the natural communities of the islands. Today, Santa Cruz Island (SCI),
76% of which is owned by the Conservancy, has emerged as a leading example for successful island
restoration and innovative conservation. The Conservancy and its partners remain focused on
preserving the islands unique plants and animals and sharing lessons learned in island restoration with
other island conservation projects around the world. The Nature Conservancy’s vision for the California
Islands Program utilizes SCI as a platform to influence, promote and collaborate in the restoration and
ecological enhancement of islands of conservation importance, in and beyond California.
 
The California Islands Program Director reports to the South Coast and Deserts Regional Director and
oversees all aspects of the Program. The Program is complex and multifaceted, comprised of a suite of
varied activities designed to achieve the Conservancy’s mission including research, restoration, adaptive
land management, lease and contract oversight, outreach, communications, facilities management, and
a robust visitation program. The Director serves as the Program’s principal contact with government
agencies, other conservation organizations, contractors, donors and research institutions (SCI is the site
of active research in ecology, conservation biology, geology, paleontology, and archeology, among other
fields). S/he plays a leading role in the identification, cultivation and stewardship of supporters and
partners.
 
Contact: For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID# 40663 in the keyword search.