Job Posting

Title: Vice President

Position Structure: Full Time

Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 based upon experience and qualifications

Reports To: President

Location: Wyoming, office location to be approved by the President

Anticipated Start Date: December 8, 2025

Job Summary:

The Vice President (VP) will act as a strategic advisor and principal partner to the President, helping to lead The WYldlife Fund (The Fund) with vision and purpose. This role combines visionary leadership with operational expertise to drive conservation initiatives, foster stakeholder and donor engagement, and support organizational growth—all in alignment with the Strategic Plan established by the Board of Directors.

The VP will be a key ambassador for The Fund, cultivating relationships with donors, driving fundraising, and ensuring alignment with The Fund’s and Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s mission to benefit Wyoming’s wildlife.

Key responsibilities:

● Co-develop and execute strategic fundraising plans alongside the President
● Demonstrate measurable return on investment for major gifts and strategic philanthropic initiatives
● Lead cross-functional initiatives that elevate the Fund’s visibility and impact
● Represent the Fund in high-level meetings, coalitions, and public forums
● Support and scale programs
● Evaluate new conservation opportunities and funding mechanisms
● Ensure programmatic alignment with the strategic plan, donor priorities and conservation outcomes
● Ensure clear communication of financial performance and organizational priorities to the board of directors and external stakeholders
● Cultivate relationships with donors, business partners, and government agencies
● Co-lead fundraising campaigns, grant development, and donor stewardship
● Design and host high-impact events to cultivate donor relationships
● Oversee all public-facing communications, including website management, regular social media content, paid advertising campaigns, and the coordination and production of the Annual Impact Report
● Assist in overseeing the fiscal operations of the Western Conservation Leadership Development Program, working in close partnership with the Program Director and Executive Committee
● Work closely with the President to manage monthly donations, track restricted funds, and collaborate with The Fund’s CPA to ensure accurate maintenance of monthly balance sheets, statements of activities, and profit and loss reports
● Collaborate with the President and the Fund’s CPA to ensure the accurate preparation and timely filing of the annual Form 990
● Assist in preparing materials for Board meetings and play an active role in facilitating and guiding meeting discussions
● Collaborate closely with the President, Board of Directors, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to guide strategic grantmaking and funding initiatives, while overseeing and evaluating the impact of these investments

Minimum Qualifications:
● Proven leadership in nonprofit, conservation or public policy sectors
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field preferred, but not required
● Working knowledge of non-profit administration and fundraising
● Demonstrated success leading an issue-based program or campaign
● Strong strategic thinking, communication and relationship-building skills
● Experience with fundraising, donor relations, and program development
● Knowledge of Wyoming’s wildlife, public lands, and conservation landscape

About The Fund:
The Fund was founded in 2019 by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission with a vision of working closely with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and stakeholders to conserve and enhance Wyoming’s wildlife resources. The Fund unites people to advance Wyoming wildlife habitat, research, and education. We are seeking an energetic, motivated, self-starting leader who is passionate about Wyoming’s wildlife resources to take aid in taking The Fund to the next level for current and future generations.
To learn more about The Fund, go to: thewyldlifefund.org.

To Apply: Email letter of interest and resume to: Chris McBarnes, President, The WYldlife Fund, at chris@thewyldlifefund.org. This vacancy announcement is open until filled. Please check in with Chris to get an update on the status of the process before submitting your application.

The WYldlife Fund provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.