{"id":60621,"date":"2026-08-12T21:04:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T04:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=60621"},"modified":"2026-08-12T21:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T04:04:53","slug":"job-associate-director-great-peninsula-conservancy-bremerton-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-associate-director-great-peninsula-conservancy-bremerton-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Associate Director, Great Peninsula Conservancy (Bremerton, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Great Peninsula Conservancy<\/p>\n

Bremerton, Washington<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nPermanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$100,000 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/td>\nHealth insurance and dependent health insurance, life insurance, retirement, 15 days\/year vacation, 12 days\/year personal leave, and 12 holidays\/year, bereavement leave, sabbatical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Experience<\/td>\n5+ years<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Bremerton, WA<\/p>\n

Salary:\u00a0<\/strong>$100,000 Dependent on Experience<\/p>\n

Benefits:\u00a0<\/strong>Health insurance and dependent health insurance, life insurance, retirement, 15 days\/year vacation, 12 days\/year personal leave, and 12 holidays\/year, bereavement leave, sabbatical<\/p>\n

Work Environment:\u00a0<\/strong>Hybrid and flexible work schedule available<\/p>\n

Job Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Exempt, Full-Time (40 hours\/week)<\/p>\n

Reports To:\u00a0<\/strong>Executive Director<\/p>\n

Direct Reports:\u00a0<\/strong>Development Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Communications Manager, and Community Engagement Manager<\/p>\n

Closing Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. First-round interviews are scheduled for the week of September 7th-11th. Applicants who wish to be considered for the initial interview round should submit their application materials by August 24th.<\/p>\n

Great Peninsula Conservancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Great Peninsula Conservancy (GPC) is an accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting and stewarding forests, streams, shorelines, and farms while connecting people with nature. To date, GPC has protected over 12,500 acres of ecologically valuable lands. GPC is committed to ensuring everyone has access to nature and opportunities to participate in conservation and stewardship.<\/p>\n

Come join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting wildlife habitat and connecting people with nature!<\/p>\n

Position Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

GPC is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as Associate Director. This newly created position represents an exciting opportunity to help guide GPC through its next phase of growth by strengthening organizational capacity, supporting staff leadership, improving collaboration, and increasing the effectiveness of programs that advance GPC\u2019s conservation mission.<\/p>\n

As a member of GPC\u2019s Senior Leadership Team, the Associate Director will serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and play a critical role in ensuring that GPC has the leadership structure, systems, and culture needed to successfully achieve its goals. The Associate Director will help teams work together more effectively by improving communication, collaboration, and ensuring a shared understanding of organizational priorities.<\/p>\n

The Associate Director will provide leadership and oversight for GPC\u2019s Development, Communications, and Community Engagement programs while also contributing directly to organization-wide strategy. Through strong team management and relationship-building, the Associate Director will increase fundraising, elevate GPC\u2019s visibility, improve community programming, and ensure that GPC\u2019s public-facing work effectively communicates the impact of its conservation mission.<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate is a strategic, empowering, and enthusiastic leader who enjoys helping organizations and people grow. They bring strong management experience and excellent communication skills. Experience in conservation is valued, but the most important qualities are leadership ability, emotional intelligence, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting people and mission.<\/p>\n

While a hybrid work model is possible, candidates must live within GPC\u2019s working area of west Puget Sound, Washington. Some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Organizational Leadership (30%)<\/strong><\/p>\n