Access and Stewardship Program Director

Access and Stewardship (A&S) is central to onX's mission and long-term relevance in the outdoor industry. Our products help people understand access, navigate land boundaries, and make confident decisions outside. But the future of outdoor recreation is shaped not only by technology, but by the stewardship of the places people use and the policies that determine how lands are accessed, managed, and understood.

onX's A&S program brings these pieces together through charitable giving, stewardship projects, customer education, geospatial storytelling, access-informed tools, and a growing advocacy and government relations practice on issues that affect access, stewardship, and federal geospatial data. This work strengthens customer trust, reinforces onX's role as a credible voice in the outdoor space, and connects our products and expertise to real-world outcomes for public lands and outdoor communities.

onX is seeking an experienced Access & Stewardship Program Director to run and grow the company's A&S program. This person defines program priorities, drives annual planning, and oversees grants, stewardship initiatives, customer education, access-related geospatial and product integration projects, partnerships, and policy-informed programs.

The Program Director is both a strategist and a hands-on operator. The core of the job is program strategy, prioritization, and delivery: translating A&S priorities into clear plans and measurable initiatives that align with onX's business and brand priorities. This person connects policy context, stewardship priorities, partnerships, education, and tools into a cohesive program rather than a set of disconnected efforts.

A defining part of this role is guiding how onX expands its political exposure: deliberately, in nonpartisan and credibility-building ways, and with clear-eyed judgment about risk. This person will surface trade-offs and risks early and provide clear recommendations so senior leadership can make deliberate, informed decisions.

Success looks like a focused and credible program, sound partner and investment choices, measurable progress, and executive-ready reporting on impact, trade-offs, and where to invest next. This role reports to the Director of Brand Programs. 

• Set Strategy & Own the Program
  • 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.
• Direct Government Affairs & Partnerships
  • 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.
•  Measure & Represent the Program
  • 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.

• 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.
• Ability to travel monthly for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp. 

Though not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following:

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

onX is a distributed company with more than 400 employees across the country. We come together regularly to work in person and stay connected through regional basecamps and a culture that balances individual ownership with deep collaboration.

While we move quickly, we’re not a scrappy start-up. We operate with clear goals, structure, and frameworks that guide how we prioritize and execute. Priorities matter. While they may shift, data shapes how we evolve as our business, products, and the world around us change.

Clear priorities and structure don’t limit ownership - they make it possible. You’ll have the autonomy to define your work and make meaningful decisions within clear strategic boundaries. You’ll partner closely with others to solve complex problems and build solutions that scale across teams and platforms. Along the way, you’ll be supported with feedback, tools, and opportunities to grow your craft as you take on new challenges.

onX has created a thriving distributed workforce designed to foster connection, collaboration, and shared experience across several US locations. We have two HQ locations in Bozeman and Missoula, MT and established virtual workforce Basecamps in Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA.

 onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. For this position, applicants can expect to make between $149,000 and $186,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based upon experience, skills, certifications, education among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and an annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and 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

In this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving, essential for our computer-centric tasks. onX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. 

Position open until filled. 

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