Preserve & Program Director

Summary: The White Clouds Preserve (WCP) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster stewardship, education and community in Central Idaho. Our vision is that environmental stewardship at White Clouds Preserve will inspire connection and conservation throughout Idaho and the West.

We work to improve the quality of our land, and support our wildlife to conserve natural resources. We are a refuge for overwintering elk, deer and more, as well as cultivating a biodiverse habitat. The 432-acre Preserve celebrates the rugged high-desert beauty and solitude that are the defining characteristics of central Idaho. The Lodge at White Clouds Preserve serves as a venue for community, connection, research, and education with local schools, nonprofits, universities, volunteers, and beyond. 

Surrounded by the Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness Areas and Sawtooth National Recreation Area, White Clouds Preserve and the East Fork Salmon watershed offer unique refugia for many imperiled fish and wildlife in the face of climate change. The outstanding ecological and natural values of this landscape present opportunities to stimulate environmental restoration on a watershed scale in partnership with Tribal, federal, and state agencies, leading research institutions, other non-profit organizations, and volunteers. 

WCP is currently implementing an AmeriCorps State & National program supporting restoration efforts on the Preserve and locally. 

The Preserve & Program Director will work directly with the Executive Director to manage the AmeriCorps Preserve property, assets, and programs while pursuing WCP’s mission of fostering stewardship, education, and community in central Idaho. 

Basic Functions of the Position: The Preserve & Program Director is responsible for day-to-day management of the WCP AmeriCorps program and property, facilities, and equipment, including the real property and improvements. WCP expects the successful candidate(s) will show the ability to envision and take initiative on work/projects germane to the organization’s goals and core values.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 

• AmeriCorps Program Delivery (+/- 60% of the time) 
• Support in member recruitment, management, and supervision
• Support in planning and implementation of volunteer projects
• Support riparian and upland restoration efforts
• Monitor and evaluate progress of program activities and program success
• Special Projects (+/- 10% of the time)
• Support volunteer housing project as needed
• Facilities & Property Management & Maintenance (+/-25% of the time)
• Provide overall physical maintenance of the Preserve
• Support the management and maintenance of irrigation for property and ensure best practices for water conservation
• Maintain utility infrastructure
• Coordinate and supervise vendors
• Maintain vehicles and equipment
• Ensure properties are free of poaching and trespass 
• Assess facilities and make suggestions to improve environmental and conservation standards as needed
• Maintain a list of inventory
• Support in the creation and implementation of a preventive maintenance schedule
• Other (+/- 5% of the time) 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Supervision: The Preserve & Program Director works under the supervision of the Executive Director. The Preserve & Program Director performs most of the designated job functions with general independence with guidance on how to prioritize responsibilities as needed from the Executive Director.

Salary and Benefits: Full-time position for Preserve & Program Director. The salary is up to 55k, depending on experience with three weeks combined vacation/sick leave. Health benefits include up to $500/month towards health insurance.