New Mexico BioPark Society –Director of Conservation

The New Mexico BioPark Society (NMBPS), the nonprofit support organization for the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden and Tingley Beach located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a strategic and collaborative conservation leader to guide the next phase of the institution’s conservation growth and impact, including managing the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC) and Center for Species Survival New Mexico partnership.

This role is responsible for providing strategic oversight of the BioPark’s conservation portfolio, strengthening partnerships across local to international scales, and helping embed conservation more deeply into the institution’s long-term identity, planning, operations, and culture.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in conservation biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred but not essential) and approximately eight or more years of relevant experience in conservation leadership, program management, partnerships, or applied conservation strategy.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered for the position. No phone calls, please. NMBPS is an equal opportunity employer.