Regional Director, Conservation Programs
Quick answer
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is hiring a Regional Director, Conservation Programs for Hawaiʻi to provide strategic leadership and representation in key forums related to watershed stewardship, wastewater transition, marine management, climate resilience, and broader conservation issues. The position offers a competitive salary of $118,000 - $128,000 per year with flexible working hours.
- Role
- Regional Director, Conservation Programs
- Organization
- Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii (Remote)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $118,000 - $128,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) is seeking a Regional Director, Conservation Programs for Hawaiʻi to provide strategic leadership and representation in key forums related to watershed stewardship, wastewater transition, marine management, climate resilience, and broader conservation issues.
What you'll do
- Provide overall strategic leadership for CORAL’s Hawaiʻi program and ensure alignment across goals, geographies, and partnerships.
- Lead the Hawaiʻi Hub in close collaboration with local staff and global support teams to ensure integration into CORAL’s global work.
- Identify and evaluate successful place-based approaches and define pathways to replicate or scale effective models through policy, partnerships, financing, and knowledge-sharing.
- Advise CORAL’s senior leadership on strategic positioning in Hawaiʻi, including key risks, opportunities, partnerships, and resource allocation.
- Serve as CORAL’s senior representative in Hawaiʻi, maintaining strong relationships with government, research institutions, Native Hawaiian organizations, NGOs, community partners, landowners, and funders.
What it takes
- 10+ years of senior experience in marine conservation, watershed management, environmental stewardship, or related fields in Hawaiʻi.
- Deep understanding of Hawaiʻi’s conservation, policy, and partnership landscape, especially related to reefs, watershed stewardship, wastewater, and community-based marine management.
- Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with government agencies, communities, NGOs, Native Hawaiian organizations, landowners, funders, and other stakeholders.
- Experience partnering with Native Hawaiian communities in a culturally respectful, community-centered way, grounded in Hawaiian cultural values and practices.
- Experience providing strategic leadership, navigating political and institutional dynamics, and representing an organization in complex multi-stakeholder settings.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical benefits, 401k matching, generous paid time off package, 12 holidays, Employee Assistance Program
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Honolulu, Hawaii with a flexible remote work option.
What is the compensation package like?
The salary range for this position is $118,000 - $128,000 per year. Additional benefits include medical benefits, 401k matching, a generous paid time off package, 12 holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 10+ years of senior experience in marine conservation or related fields, deep understanding of Hawaiʻi’s conservation landscape, proven relationship-building skills, and strategic leadership experience.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter in a single PDF file by email to [email protected] with the subject line “Regional Director, Conservation Programs (Hawaii).”
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM HST.
How to apply
Apply directly on Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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