Director of Conservation

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    The New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS), the nonprofit support organization for the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a strategic and collaborative conservation leader to guide the next phase of the institution's conservation growth and impact, including managing the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) and Center for Species Survival New Mexico partnership. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in conservation biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not essential) and approximately eight or more years of relevant experience in conservation leadership, program management, partnerships, or applied conservation strategy.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlbuquerque, NM

    Description

    New Mexico BioPark Society

    The New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS) is the support organization for the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach. NMBPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by local donors.

    Director of Conservation

    The New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS), the nonprofit support organization for the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a strategic and collaborative conservation leader to guide the next phase of the institution's conservation growth and impact, including managing the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) and Center for Species Survival New Mexico partnership.

    This role is responsible for providing strategic oversight of the ABQ BioPark's conservation portfolio, strengthening partnerships across local to international scales, and helping embed conservation more deeply into the institution's long-term identity, planning, operations, and culture.

    Experience Required

    Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in conservation biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not essential) and approximately eight or more years of relevant experience in conservation leadership, program management, partnerships, or applied conservation strategy.

    Perks

    Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match. Short- and long-term disability and life insurance covered by New Mexico BioPark Society. Paid time off accrual of up to 120 hours during the first three years and 10 paid holidays.

    Salary

    Competitive salary depending on experience, starting at $85,000.

    How to Apply

    NMBPS offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Interested applicants may view a full job description and apply online at bioparksociety.org/employment. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and at least two references.

    New Mexico BioPark Society

    903 10th Street SW

    Albuquerque, NM 87102

    Phone: (505) 764-6280

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