Website sonorandesertprotection Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection
CSDP is committed to cultivating a culture that values differences and fosters inclusion. This includes active efforts to increase diversity and equity in our hiring practices, board, workplace policies, and community partnerships.
About the role
The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management, ensuring CSDP advances its mission, remains financially sustainable, and operates effectively. As the leader of a small, collaborative team, the Executive Director is both a strategic leader and a working manager, setting organizational direction while remaining actively engaged in programs, advocacy, fundraising, communications, and operations.
The Executive Director serves as the public face of CSDP, building strong relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, coalition members, elected officials, government agencies, land managers, developers, communities, supporters, major donors, and more. Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex conservation, land-use, and local government issues while bringing diverse interests together around a shared vision.
CSDP’s current annual budget is just under $500,000, with anticipated growth in the years ahead. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the leadership and management of CSDP’s staff.
How to apply
Send your resume or CV and a one-page cover letter to hiring@sonorandesert.org with the subject line “CSDP Executive Director Application.”
Attach the resume/CV and cover letter as one PDF document. References requested upon interview selection.
If you need any special accommodations for the application process, please contact us at hiring@sonorandesert.org or at (520) 388-9925.
Applications will be accepted until August 16, 2026.
To apply for this job please visit www.sonorandesert.org.