# Access and Stewardship Program Director

**Company:** [Onxmaps](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/onxmaps)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Business Operations
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Program Management, Government Relations, Federal Policy, Advocacy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nonprofit Partnerships, Cross-Functional Leadership, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Data Reporting, Impact Measurement, Public Relations, AI
**Posted:** 2026-08-15

> Leads strategy, planning, partnerships, government relations, grants, education, and impact measurement for a company-wide access and stewardship program. Requires 10+ years of relevant experience, federal policy or advocacy exposure, strong cross-functional judgment, and executive communication skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### Set Strategy and Own the Program
- Set strategic direction for the Access & Stewardship program, translating broad goals into sequenced initiatives and making deliberate decisions about focus and investment.
- Own the annual Access & Stewardship plan, including objectives, major initiatives, and investment priorities.
- Incorporate policy context, public lands realities, and stewardship priorities into program strategy.
- Drive adoption of program priorities across vertical businesses and align teams with differing incentives, perspectives, and timelines.
- Direct customer education and engagement.
- Set the budget, investment direction, and final approval for the Adventure Forever Grant Program.
- Coach and develop teammates while remaining involved in day-to-day program work.

### Direct Government Affairs and Partnerships
- Own and direct the government relations and policy consultant relationship.
- Set policy priorities and translate federal developments into clear decisions and actions.
- Shape specific, defensible, and nonpartisan policy positions with internal experts and leadership.
- Identify and manage nonprofit and community partners that advance program goals.
- Lead and participate in Washington, D.C. engagements with congressional offices, agency stakeholders, and advocacy partners.

### Measure and Represent the Program
- Define and track success metrics across grants, education, partnerships, stewardship, and policy.
- Oversee development of the annual Access & Stewardship Impact Report.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into executive-ready updates.
- Present recommendations, risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Lead internal communications for Access & Stewardship and partner with PR on external and media representation.

## Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 10 or more years of experience in program management, advocacy, government relations, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit partnerships, conservation, or related fields.
- Direct experience in federal policy, advocacy, or government relations, including interaction with congressional offices, federal agencies, or policy partners.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution, with responsibility for priorities, partners, and measurable outcomes.
- Experience working across nonprofit, public-sector, government affairs, or other mission-driven partnership environments.
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders with and without direct authority and prioritize enterprise outcomes.
- Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, judgment, and ability to surface trade-offs and make recommendations in ambiguous environments.
- Ownership-oriented approach and ability to move work forward without perfect clarity or ideal conditions.
- Ability to operate as both strategist and hands-on doer with a small team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior leaders, external partners, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience using data, reporting, and qualitative insight to inform decisions, measure progress, and improve outcomes.
- Experience leading or developing a direct report.
- Curiosity about new technologies, including AI.
- Permanent US work authorization.
- Ability to travel monthly for multiple days to a corporate office or other strategic location.

## Nice-to-Haves

- Outdoor industry experience or strong familiarity with public lands, access, stewardship, and outdoor recreation issues.

## Compensation and Benefits

- Information about compensation and benefits was not provided in the supplied description.

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