Job Description
Overview World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Head of Fellowship Experience to design and lead the experiences that bring the Boundless Fellowship to life. The Boundless Fellowship cultivates a new generation of leaders to protect the world’s most vital ecosystems. Through experiential learning, mentorship, and creative collaboration, the Fellowship supports early- and mid-career conservationists from across the Americas. Fellows work across disciplines and borders to craft solutions, bridge divides, and join forces to protect their home landscapes. This role centers on people: guiding accomplished Fellows through transformative encounters, building trust across cultures, and nurturing a community that endures long after the program ends. This role is creative and deeply human — ideal for a skilled facilitator who loves guiding others through reflection, challenge, and growth. You’ll help Fellows connect with each other, with mentor figures, and with vital landscapes and seascapes across the hemisphere. The Head of Fellowship Experience will shape and facilitate the Fellowship’s most defining experiences: in-person “Encounters” in landscapes like the Amazon, the Northern Great Plains, and Brazil’s Cerrado; the virtual conversations that keep a far-flung cohort connected; and the relationships that turn a two-year-long program into a lifelong community. Salary Range: $109,000 - $145,100 Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid work structure with minimum of 2 days a week in office); however, candidates outside the Washington, DC area will be considered. Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Design and lead immersive Boundless Encounters that weave together leadership, ecology, and community. Curate virtual sessions that sustain curiosity, creativity, and belonging between in-person gatherings. Serve as a trusted mentor and guide , walking alongside Fellows through the peaks and plateaus of their journeys with Boundless. Nurture a vibrant alumni network that continues to grow as Fellows become mentors, collaborators, and hosts for future cohorts. Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to ensure every element of the program reflects Boundless's philosophy: leadership learned through immersion in plac e, connection with community, and cross-generational mentorship. Other duties as assigned Key Competencies Big-Picture Thinking – is needed to see how every conversation, landscape, and moment of learning fits into a larger story of transformation within the Fellowship. We are seeking someone gifted at connecting people, ecosystems, and ideas. Cross-Cultural Communication – is needed to listen, to meet differences with curiosity and respect, and to weave understanding across languages, identities, and lived experiences. Collaboration and Community Building is needed to create spaces of trust where Fellows feel seen, heard, and emboldened to be themselves. Creativity – is needed to design experiences that awaken imagination, invite boldness, and create moments of wonder and beauty within the Fellowship. Adaptability and Learning Agility – is needed to stay grounded when plans shift, to find meaning in uncertainty, and to adjust with grace, curiosity, and a spirit of adventure. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a m inimum of 8 years’ general professional experience in conservation, social impact or related fields (to include at least 3 years of experience in leadership development, facilitation, mentorship, education, or program management) is required . Demonstrated success in designing , facilitating , and delivering highly visible leadership program s for accomplished professionals is required . Experience building and maintaining active networks (fellowship communities, alumni communities, etc.) is highly valued and strongly preferred. Experience working with diverse communities and cross-cultural environments is highly valued and strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese highly desirable. Ability to travel internationally approximately 25% of the time, including remote landscapes. Proficiency with Zoom and digital collaboration tools is r