Conservation Trust Fund Specialist

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Conservation Trust Fund Specialist in United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to global conservation finance efforts by helping design and operationalize Conservation Trust Funds that secure long-term funding for nature protection. You will work across international, multicultural teams to support large-scale conservation finance initiatives, including Project Finance for Permanence and Nature Bonds. The position blends project management, financial analysis, and stakeholder facilitation in a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment. You will help shape governance structures, legal frameworks, and implementation strategies that enable sustainable environmental impact across multiple countries. Operating in a global matrix organization, you will engage with experts in conservation, finance, and policy to deliver complex, high-impact initiatives. This is a highly strategic role with both autonomy and visibility, offering the chance to influence conservation outcomes at a planetary scale.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will support the design, development, and implementation of Conservation Trust Funds that enable long-term conservation financing and strengthen global environmental impact initiatives. You will coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder processes and ensure successful execution of conservation finance projects across regions.

Lead and support the planning, development, and operationalization of Conservation Trust Funds (CTFs) across multiple countries
Manage complex, cross-functional conservation finance projects in collaboration with global and country-level teams
Facilitate stakeholder engagement processes and support negotiations with partners, governments, and financial institutions
Analyze legal, institutional, and financial frameworks to inform CTF design and implementation strategies
Co-develop governance documents, technical materials, and implementation tools for conservation finance initiatives
Support Project Finance for Permanence and Nature Bonds initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic conservation goals
Provide technical assistance to strengthen CTF operations and build long-term institutional capacity
Deliver training and capacity-building programs for internal teams and external partners
Represent the organization in strategic meetings, workshops, and negotiations related to conservation finance
Monitor project progress, solve implementation challenges, and ensure delivery of key milestones

Requirements

This role requires a strong combination of conservation finance knowledge, project management expertise, and the ability to work effectively in complex, global, and matrixed environments. You should be comfortable analyzing diverse information sources and translating them into actionable strategies.

Bachelor’s degree in conservation, finance, business, policy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of relevant experience in project management, conservation finance, or strategic program delivery
Experience working on complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in unstructured or global environments
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate legal, financial, and institutional frameworks
Experience researching and synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations and reports
Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting technical and strategic content
Familiarity with Conservation Trust Funds or similar conservation finance mechanisms is highly desirable
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively across cultures, time zones, and functional teams
Passion for environmental conservation and mission-driven work

Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and location
Flexible remote work arrangements in eligible countries
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable)
Retirement savings plans and employer contributions (country-dependent)
Paid time off, parental leave, and holiday benefits
Access to professional development and learning opportunities
Opportunity to work on global-scale conservation finance initiatives
Inclusive, mission-driven, and collaborative international work environment
Exposure to leading experts in conservation, finance, and environmental policy
Direct impact on long-term protection of ecosystems and biodiversity.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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