Farm Field Crew Lead
Step into full-time, permanent leadership managing a $16M+ charitable budget. Drive ecological impact, coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives and advance real conservation progress. Exceptional package offered.
Role Overview and Salary Details
The Farm Field Crew Lead position offers a permanent, full-time opportunity with a highly competitive salary range between $170,000 and $190,000, plus benefits and a 15% STIP.
This senior leadership role is designed for those with a passion for biodiversity and large-scale impact.
Successful candidates will report to senior executives and have major responsibilities, including managing over $16M in annual funding initiatives.
The role also demands strategic thinking, stakeholder relationship management, and creative problem-solving skills.
Environmentally focused professionals looking for both leadership and purpose will find an exciting fit here.
Key Responsibilities and Day-to-Day
Leading portfolio development and managing grants of $16M+, you’ll design and execute programs targeting northern biodiversity.
The job involves regular collaboration with executives, board members, and Indigenous and environmental stakeholders.
There’s a significant focus on building relationships, overseeing team members, and ensuring governance standards are met.
Grant management also features strongly—reviewing, guiding, and monitoring projects to ensure impactful conservation outcomes.
Communication and outreach will be frequent, representing the Foundation and showcasing its efforts in ecosystem preservation.
Pros: Opportunity & Impact
The role offers unmatched influence in ecological philanthropy, steering a nationally significant portfolio with substantial resources.
It’s a collaborative environment that values innovation, providing opportunities to shape national policy and community initiatives.
Cons: Demands & Complexity
Expect high pressure and responsibility due to the large budget and public impact of the work.
The position requires balancing varied stakeholder needs and juggling multiple complex initiatives in parallel.
The Verdict
If you are driven, strategic, and want to leave a meaningful mark in conservation, this position is highly recommended.
The compensation, challenges, and potential for real change make it a unique and rewarding step for ambitious professionals.