Chief Marketing Officer
National Forest Foundation
Washington, DC
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary | $230,000 - $250,000 per year |
Benefits | Excellent benefits |
Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Experience | 7+ years |
Chief Marketing Officer
National Forest Foundation
Flexible/Remote (Washington, DC preferred)
Salary Range: $230,000–$250,000 commensurate with experience + generous benefits
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is seeking a bold, strategic, and creative Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to elevate the organization’s brand, voice, and influence on behalf of our National Forests and Grasslands. As the official nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, NFF is entering a dynamic new chapter of growth and national visibility.
Reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the CMO will lead a growing nine-person team and oversee all aspects of brand, marketing, communications, and creative strategy. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for a mission-driven executive who excels at unifying vision, building teams, and turning storytelling into strategic growth.
Key priorities include:
- Developing and executing a cohesive, enterprise-wide marketing and communications strategy
- Expanding brand awareness and national visibility
- Driving measurable audience engagement and donor connection
- Partnering cross-functionally to ensure integrated messaging and impact
- Leading with agility in moments of urgency, including wildfire and crisis response
This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced marketing leader passionate about public lands, conservation, and building connection through mission-driven storytelling.
To learn more and apply, visit: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17513854010490035753FoH
Priority deadline: August 31, 2025
TO EXPRESS INTEREST OR NOMINATE A CANDIDATE
Calibrated Search has been retained by the National Forest Foundation to support this search. To express interest, please submit your materials [HERE].
To nominate a candidate or ask questions, email: inquiry@calibrated-search.com. Please include “National Forest Foundation – CMO Search” in the subject line.
TIMELINE
Calibrated Search is aiming to present a candidate shortlist in early September with a final decision by early October. The start date of the CMO will depend on the selected candidate’s transition needs but we are targeting late October/early November. Ideally, the selected candidate would be able to join the Board in San Diego, CA, October 24-25 to see the impact of NFF’s work in Cleveland National Forest.
Calibrated Search will be prioritizing candidate materials received before August 31, 2025. Please do not delay in expressing interest.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Admin & Leadership |
Tags | Outreach |