Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. onX is a technology company that builds products to help people confidently explore the outdoors. The Access & Stewardship Program Director will lead the company’s Access & Stewardship program by setting strategy, managing grants, partnerships, stewardship initiatives, customer education, government relations, and policy-informed programs. The role will also measure impact, guide executive decision-making, and represent the program internally and externally.
Responsibilities
- Set strategic direction for onX's A&S program, translating broad goals into sequenced initiatives and making deliberate calls about where to focus and invest
- Own the annual A&S Plan, turning strategy into objectives, major initiatives, and investment focus across the portfolio
- Bring policy context, public lands realities, and stewardship priorities into program strategy in partnership with onX's policy consultant, internal experts, and leadership
- Drive adoption of A&S priorities across the vertical businesses, building alignment across teams with different incentives, perspectives, and timelines
- Direct customer education and engagement and set budget, investment direction, and final approval for the Adventure Forever Grant Program
- Coach and develop A&S teammates while staying directly involved in the day-to-day work of the program
- Own and direct onX's government relations and policy consultant relationship, setting priorities and turning federal developments into clear decisions and actions
- Shape onX's policy positions with internal experts and leadership, keeping them specific, defensible, and nonpartisan
- Identify and manage priority nonprofit and community partners that advance A&S program goals
- Lead and participate in Washington, D.C. engagements with congressional offices, agency stakeholders, and advocacy partners
- Define and track success metrics across grants, education, partnerships, stewardship, and policy
- Oversee development of the annual A&S Impact Report
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative inputs into executive-ready updates and present clear recommendations, risks, trade-offs, and opportunities to senior leadership
- Lead internal communication for A&S and partner with PR on external and media representation
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Ten (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 or initiatives 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
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders with and without direct authority and put enterprise outcomes ahead of their own lane
- Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, and judgment, including the ability to surface trade-offs and make recommendations in ambiguous or evolving environments
- A track record of taking ownership and moving work forward without waiting for perfect clarity or ideal conditions
- Comfort operating as both strategist and doer, setting direction while executing hands-on with a small team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, tailored to senior leaders, external partners, and cross-functional teams
- Experience using data, reporting, and qualitative insight to inform decisions, measure progress, and improve program outcomes
- Experience leading or developing a direct report, with a leadership style grounded in maturity, accountability, and low ego
- A strong curiosity for exploring new technologies, including AI
- A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX's Company Values
- Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX
- Outdoor industry experience, or strong familiarity with public lands, access, stewardship, and outdoor recreation issues
Benefits
- Full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule
- An annual bonus of 10% based on company performance
- Opportunities for growth
- Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
- Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents
- 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
- Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
- Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle
- Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays
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