Executive Director

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North East Trees (NET) is a community-based, non-profit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature-based design-build, habitat restoration, and workforce development. NET works in underinvested communities in Los Angeles County – particularly in Northeast, East, and South Los Angeles – to build climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement.

The Opportunity

North East Trees is in search of a passionate and purpose-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth and transformation. With a genuine dedication to environmental justice, this visionary leader will draw upon over three decades of success to pioneer innovative initiatives that empower and uplift underserved communities across Los Angeles County.

Utilizing established networks, partnerships, and resources to address emerging environmental challenges, the Executive Director will be instrumental in guiding the organization’s direction, overseeing all programs and administrative functions. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role will collaborate with staff, partners, volunteers, and city officials to expand and enhance impact while aligning with NET’s strategic mission and objectives.

Candidate Profile

We recognize that there is a spectrum of lived and professional experience that will set candidates up for success in this role. While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the position profile, ideal candidates will display the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

1. Passion for the Mission: The Executive Director will possess a strong dedication to environmental justice and conservation, striving to expand NET’s impact across the Greater Los Angeles community. They will be driven to develop programs and services addressing environmental inequities and to cultivate collaborative partnerships within NET’s communities.
2. Strategic and Visionary Leader: As a visionary leader, the Executive Director will enhance the organization’s vision, leveraging NET’s history and achievements. They will strategically pursue opportunities to expand impact while remaining adaptable to the evolving needs of the Greater Los Angeles community.
3. Business Acumen and Manager: The Executive Director will serve as a solutions-oriented leader with a deep understanding of organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This entails streamlining processes, implementing best practices, and ensuring alignment of day-to-day operations with the organization’s mission and goals.
4. Expertise in Fundraising and External Relations: This leader will possess a deep understanding of fundraising strategies, having achieved previous success in securing financial support from diverse sources such as donors, sponsors, grants, and partnerships.
5. Excellent Collaborator, Relationship Builder, and Communicator: The Executive Director will build trust and strong relationships across all organizational levels through collaborative management. They will embody empathy and inclusivity, possessing high emotional intelligence to create a unified atmosphere.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $150,000 – $180,000 with a generous benefits package.

North East Trees is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.