Apply now for TWS’ Leadership Institute Class of 2025

The Wildlife Society’s flagship leadership training program, the Leadership Institute, is now accepting applications for its class of 2025. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 14, by 11:59 p.m. ET.

Leadership Institute participants will develop essential leadership skills and expand their capacity in current and future roles in the wildlife profession. Participants will enhance their skills to lead both as an individual and as part of a team. They will also have opportunities to build community and identify meaningful support systems, as well as to learn more about TWS and leadership within the conservation field.

Leadership Institute participants work on a variety of distance-learning and hands-on projects, which include analyzing leadership themes and concepts, engaging in mentoring opportunities and developing a greater understanding of how to apply their personal leadership skills to their vision for the conservation field.

The six-month program begins in May and concludes in October at The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference in Edmonton, Alberta. Participants will receive complimentary registration and a travel grant to attend the conference (attendance for the entire conference is required). Participants can expect to dedicate approximately two to four hours a week from May to October to the program to complete reading material, participate in calls and webinars and work on individual and group assignments.

The Leadership Institute is for early-career professionals who are two to three years in the profession. Participants must be employed in the wildlife profession, whether that is seasonal, part-time or full-time, or they can be between professional positions. Strong applicants with one to five years of professional experience will be considered but should explain in their application why they are a strong candidate even if they are outside of the two to three year range. This program is not appropriate for full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Membership in TWS is not required to participate in the Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute Committee will review all applications. The committee strives to create pathways to help enhance the diversity, capacity and efficacy of current and future leaders of TWS and the wildlife profession.

To apply:

• Complete and submit the Leadership Institute Application Form and upload your CV or resume.
• Provide two letters of recommendation (instructions are at the top of the application form).

For questions, please contact laura@wildlife.org.

Learn more about The Wildlife Society’s Leadership Institute.