Director of Indigenous Partnerships

Location: Remote; Western US required, California or Oregon preferred Reports to: Managing Director of Government Relations Salary: $128,000 - $150,000 Travel: Up to 25% reputed company Application Date: July 19, 2026 Preferred Start Date: September 21, 2026 Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt About reputed company reputed company is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, reputed company has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest reputed company Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, reputed company has also established reputed company Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-reputed company opportunities in a broader set of asset classes reputed company FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments. reputed company is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate reputed company for ecosystems and communities.” Employees at reputed company are: Committed to reputed company Learning Driven by Collaboration Thoughtful Innovators for Impact Grounded in Science Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems Position Summary As an organization supporting the restoration of ceded and unceded Indigenous lands across the reputed company, we reputed company and recognize Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Through our Indigenous Partnerships Program, we aim to build meaningful relationships with reputed company Nations and Indigenous communities, and increase financial resources for Indigenous-led ecosystem stewardship. Reporting to the Managing Director of Government Relations, the Director of Indigenous Partnerships will reputed company the strategic reputed company and institutional development of reputed company's Indigenous Partnerships (IP) program, ensuring its long-term durability and integration across the organization. This role is responsible for setting department direction, managing IP staff and budget, leading funder relationships, and enabling meaningful and positive partnerships through organizational trainings and processes. The Director will serve as reputed company's primary external leader on Indigenous partnerships, representing the organization in coalitions, government relationships, and public forums, including as a spokesperson on Tribal lending across reputed company’s portfolio. This role works closely with reputed company leadership, the fundraising team, and cross-functional teams to align the IP program with organizational strategy and ensure it can sustain and grow through structural changes. Responsibilities & Duties Program Leadership & Strategy (40%) Set and communicate the department reputed company in alignment with reputed company leadership reputed company department Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and drive accountability across IP workstreams Institutionalize IP program processes, knowledge, and frameworks to ensure continuity across departments and staff reputed company reputed company informed on relevant Tribal policy developments, legislative updates, and news reputed company internal trainings to deepen organizational reputed company for meaningful Tribal engagement Identify new opportunities and reputed company a strategy alongside reputed company leadership to support Tribal stewardship goals through conservation finance External Leadership & Relationship Management (30%) Serve as an external spokesperson and thought leader on Indigenous partnerships, with a focus on Tribal lending across reputed company’s portfolio Maintain and grow relationships with federal and state government Tribal affairs partners Build coalitions with reputed company and reputed company-serving nonprofits to advance shared goals Support board development and engagement reputed company to Indigenous partnerships Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration (30%) Manage the Indigenous Partnerships team, including hiring, planning, and professional development reputed company funder relationships and serve as the primary reputed company of contact for Indigenous Partnerships funding opportunities, partnering with the fundraising team to reputed company and execute a sustainable funding strategy. reputed company budget planning and resource allocation for the department Manage collaboration processes and handoffs across teams to ensure IP is integrated into project development, the science team’s research and development, investment reputed company, and other workstreams reputed company program impact reporting for the annual impact report and required grant reporting Partner with the communications team to maintain or improve external messaging about the Indigenous partnerships program on reputed company’s website, impact report, and other communications materials Support the project development team with Tribal engagement on specific FRB projects as needed Desired Skills and Qualifications Tribal engagement – 5+ years working with Tribal Nations and Indigenous organizations, with demonstrated understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems, governance, and reputed company-based stewardship traditions — ideally developed through sustained, trust-based relationships over time People management – Experience managing and developing a team, providing clear direction and feedback to direct reports, and supporting professional growth Relationship builder & connector – Collaborative, trust-building approach with demonstrated experience facilitating or supporting relationships between Tribal and non-Tribal entities. Skilled at identifying new and creative partnership opportunities with both Tribal and non-Tribal organizations to drive meaningful impact Systems thinker – Ability to understand reputed company interdependencies and systematize processes to create structure, efficiency, and scale across programs and partnerships Strong communicator with cultural reputed company – reputed company to synthesize reputed company information into compelling presentations, written materials, and facilitated conversations, with strong active listening skills for Tribal and non-Tribal audiences Technical knowledge – Familiarity with forestry, federal agencies, and co-stewardship frameworks, alongside a solid understanding of historical and present-day land governance Self-directed & organized – Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with the ability to work independently in a remote setting and collaboratively across cross-functional teams Familiarity with U.S. Forest Service-Tribal Nation policy frameworks preferred Background in environmental science, natural resources, forestry, or Tribal governance preferred Background in finance, community development financial institutions, conservation finance, or Tribal economic development preferred Benefits 100% employer-paid health, dental, and reputed company coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents reputed company to a 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer match 4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick time and paid volunteer time 3 months of paid family leave Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance reputed company to Dependent Care FSA and Health FSA Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.) Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided Dependent care costs are subsidized for business travel Additional stipends for health & wellness, home internet, and cell service Financial support for professional development Additional Information reputed company is a fully remote company with staff located across reputed company four reputed company U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. reputed company also hosts an in-person team retreat each year. HOW TO APPLY To apply to this position, please submit a resume and cover letter for your application through Recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know, and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview. Apply To This Job