The Executive Director is responsible for carrying OLT’s mission forward while leading fundraising efforts, land protection projects, community outreach and organizational management. OLT seeks a candidate who has experience with these endeavors, and who is a charismatic communicator and a resourceful manager. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about creating broad support for land protection from a diverse base of landowners and community members, and will care deeply for the land and communities of north-central Washington. A person with a sense of humor will be appreciated.

The Deputy Director is a critical member of the leadership team, providing managerial, administrative and programmatic assistance to the Executive Director. He or she ensures the organization’s seamless operation through administration of finances, facilities, IT and human resources. The Deputy Director also provides continuity of leadership, overseeing the staff and representing the organization externally in the Executive Director’s absence. Finally, he or she may lead unique or emergent opportunities that fall outside existing program areas.

The Foundation seeks a visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a passion and drive to enhance and expand access to parks and open space. This values-based individual will bring leadership characterized by unwavering integrity, an ability to garner broad community support and the ability to lead and execute strategic plans that impact the needs and priorities of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Leaders of color and others with extensive experience addressing systemic racism and inequities to promote more just outcomes are encouraged to apply.

As Executive Director, you will drive the strategic direction of LCWM within the vision and mission of the organization. Under the direction of a committed and engaged Board of Directors, you will lead and grow the organization through effective operational management, outreach to key constituents and use of financial resources.  You will lead, develop and engage a staff of 10 responsible for fundraising, land protection, stewardship and outreach and will work with staff, board and the community to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the organization.

The Executive Director's specific responsibilities include direct oversight of the management and protection of the ecological and water resources of the Central Pine Barrens, a state-designated natural resource area located in Suffolk County, under jurisdiction of and directed by its Central Pine Barrens Commission.

North Cascades Institute seeks its next Executive Director to lead the organization in inspiring environmental stewardship and a community of belonging through transformative learning experiences in nature. The Executive Director must be equally an educational visionary, entrepreneurial fundraiser and an organizational leader. North Cascades Institute utilizes a strong endowment, a committed group of donors and customers and a high-quality group of dedicated staff and educational, agency and school partners to deepen its ties to its region and grow the breadth of its impact.

This position offers a tremendous career opportunity for an energetic and accomplished conservation professional to direct and manage our robust conservation and stewardship program. This includes the acquisition of new working forest conservation easements and fee lands, and the stewardship of PFT’s portfolio of conservation easements. PFT’s projects are large-scale and sophisticated and involve collaboration with multiple public and private partners. The VP for Conservation and Stewardship will lead and facilitate these conservation projects from inception to closing and oversee their perpetual stewardship.

The Executive Director will chart a pathway to significantly increase the pace and scope of land conservation, integrate and unify our members’ and communities’ shared commitment to conservation, expand and strengthen strategic partnerships, provide strategic leadership and manage staff and volunteers to implement the organization’s strategic goals and priority activities.

The Pacifica Land Trust has a history of planning for sea level rise, protecting rare coastal open space and land stewardship. Our changing world requires a combination of traditional land preservation and bold new strategies. The Executive Director will be a part-time position with overall responsibility to execute the PLT’s mission.