Director, Global Conservation Network

To date, alumni interaction has been somewhat informal. Yet Rare now has more than 100 Pride alumni in 40 countries, all trained in a similar methodology, all experienced in the unique challenges of community based conservation, and all looking for ways to sustain impact in the long term. We have an extraordinary opportunity to harness their enthusiasm and knowledge to launch a cohesive global network that ensures a whole that is much greater than the sum of its parts.

The Director, Global Conservation Network will be responsible for crafting and implementing this vision. Rare received a startup grant from eBay founder Pierre Omidyar to begin researching best-in-class peer networking platforms and develop recommendations for Rare’s own network. Rare now seeks a highly creative Director to expand up and implement these recommendations, and to execute a wide range of online and offline initiatives to support the ever-widening Rare community of partners and alumni.

• Direct a global team to design and build out Rare’s new alumni network, which includes project management, community building, content management, and reporting components
• Co-manage regional alumni networks in four languages around the world
• Develop global strategies to ensure adoption and meaningful usage of the online network, as well as participation in offline activities
• Ensure that ideas and learning are captured and disseminated throughout the network across multiple languages
• Attract industry and subject matter experts as contributors to the network
• Develop strategies and platforms for network members to collaborate on tools and solutions to global challenges
• Build global volunteer teams to assist with content management, translation and site development
• Facilitate successful long-term conservation strategies by creating and maintaining a global database of partnerships, best practices and case studies, and conservation expertise within the global online platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred with an international focus in marketing and communication, alumni relations, social networking, international development, environmental studies, or related field; extensive work experience may substitute for advanced academic degrees. 
• Work experience of at least 5 years required.
• Strong knowledge of key players in the national, regional and international nonprofit or conservation/development community helpful.
• Experience in social networking or online community building highly desired
• Written and spoken proficiency in English, Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.  French or Mandarin helpful
• Experience in mentoring, training, coaching or guidance, especially in a long-distance setting.
• Strong project management skills required
• Intercultural/multicultural experience and attitude
• Note that willingness for significant international travel is required (20%).

How to Apply:
To apply, please forward resume and cover letter to:
email: humres@rareconservation.org
fax: 703-522-5027
mail: Rare, attn: Human Resources
1840 Wilson Blvd. Suite 204
Arlington, VA 22201