Introduction
Mentorship is one of the most proven strategies for workforce development. It has been shown across multiple industries, from healthcare to education and public service, to significantly enhance job satisfaction, increase retention, improve performance, and build leadership capacity. By pairing emerging professionals with seasoned leaders, the program will provide personalized support, real-world insights, and a meaningful connection to the broader conservation mission.
Don’t miss the important links below! You’ll find resources for the Growing Together Mentorship Program and a link to the 3-Month Mentorship Pairing Program. These tools are designed to help you get the most out of your time with your mentor or mentee—be sure to take full advantage of them!
Why Mentorship Matters
This program is more than a professional development initiative—it’s a strategy to strengthen the fabric of our conservation workforce. Employees who receive structured mentorship report higher job satisfaction, greater commitment to their roles, and a stronger sense of professional identity. This is especially important in conservation, where institutional memory, place-based knowledge, and relationship-building are critical to success.
Resilency
Cultivate a resilient network of conservation leaders.
Continuity
Ensure continuity of institutional knowledge and values.
Retention
Enhance recruitment and retention of high-performing staff.
Connection
Reinforce a strong, interconnected partnership among districts.
Get Started Here: Resources
3-Month Mentorship Program
Details and guidance on this opportunity.