Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Marketing Officer

National Forest Foundation

Flexible/Remote (Washington, DC preferred)

Salary Range: $230,000–$250,000 commensurate with experience + generous benefits

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is seeking a bold, strategic, and creative Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to elevate the organization’s brand, voice, and influence on behalf of our National Forests and Grasslands. As the official nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, NFF is entering a dynamic new chapter of growth and national visibility.

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the CMO will lead a growing nine-person team and oversee all aspects of brand, marketing, communications, and creative strategy. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for a mission-driven executive who excels at unifying vision, building teams, and turning storytelling into strategic growth.

Key priorities include:

• Developing and executing a cohesive, enterprise-wide marketing and communications strategy
• Expanding brand awareness and national visibility
• Driving measurable audience engagement and donor connection
• Partnering cross-functionally to ensure integrated messaging and impact
• Leading with agility in moments of urgency, including wildfire and crisis response

This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced marketing leader passionate about public lands, conservation, and building connection through mission-driven storytelling.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17513854010490035753FoH

Priority deadline: August 31, 2025

NFF offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Health and Wellness:
  • Medical and dental insurance paid at 75% by NFF for you and any dependents.
  • Vision insurance paid 50% by NFF for you and any dependents.
  • Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions between $1,878-$3,750 per year, predicated on coverage type.
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) at no cost.
• Financial wellbeing:
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after one (1) year of service.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost, with voluntary life insurance options.
  • Whole life insurance at a discounted rate.
• Flexibility and time off:
  • Senior staff have a total of 40 days of leave, which includes vacation, personal leave, sick time, and holidays (annual leave accrual rates increase with years of service).
  • Family & medical leave for up to sixteen (16) weeks with up to four (4) weeks paid.
• Personal Development:
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Professional development reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year.
• Journey of a Lifetime:

The opportunity to support an incredible mission and travel to / work in spectacular locations.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

The National Forest Foundation has a distributed team with staff located across the country, including offices in Missoula, MT, and Washington, DC. While many employees work remotely, there is a strong preference for candidates based in the Washington, DC area or those interested in relocating to DC.

Qualified candidates based elsewhere in the contiguous United States (Lower 48) are encouraged to apply. All candidates must have reliable internet access and be based within reasonable proximity to a major airport, as the CMO should expect regular travel for team gatherings, board meetings, and key events—estimated at approximately 15–20% annually.