Basic Summary: The Director of the Northwest Program is responsible for leading Field Conservation staff and programs in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation programs described in Defenders’ strategic plan. These programs involve a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy and scientific strategies to conserve wildlife and habitat throughout the region. The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to Northwest Program staff members, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible, and efficiently and effectively managing the office. Priorities include conserving wolves, grizzly bears, southern resident orcas and other th