Executive Director Job at Confidential in Sudbury

Executive Director

About the Company

Highly regarded nature conservation organization

Industry
Environmental Services

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1953

Employees
11-50

Categories

• Communities
• Environmental Engineering
• Non Profit
• Renewables & Environment

Specialties

• Land Protection
• Land Stewardship
• Conservation
• Farmland Protection
• Wildlife Habitat Restoration
• Hiking Trails
• Recreational Outings
• Nature Programs
• and Volunteer Opportunities

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its mission of land protection, stewardship, and community engagement. The successful candidate will join the organization at a pivotal time, with a focus on increasing the capacity to protect natural environments in the face of development pressures and climate change. This role is responsible for guiding and executing program priorities, ensuring financial sustainability through effective donor engagement, managing staff, and developing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and decisive leader with a proven track record in strategic leadership, fundraising, and fostering diversity and inclusion. They must have a genuine passion for the mission, a strong connection to nature, and the ability to work with a diverse range of constituents. Candidates for the Executive Director position at the company should have a background that includes experience in strategic vision, operations, and project management. The role requires a leader who can articulate the organization's mission, maintain effective external communication, and work collegially across the state and region. Proven success in fundraising, including securing major gifts and diversifying funding sources, is essential. The Executive Director will be expected to balance visionary leadership with a practical understanding of nonprofit management and to be adept at using new technologies. A genuine connection to the outdoors, a sense of humor, and a delight in the natural world are also important qualities for the role. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the Executive Director will play a key role in expanding the organization's engagement with a broader community.

Hiring Manager Title
Board Chair

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy