Executive Director

Description:

The Executive Director is a strong and frequent communicator, both oral and written, and a good listener, and is skillful at building and maintaining collaborative relationships with other groups.

In the early stage of employment, the Executive Director will spend significant time with the organization’s Founder, who serves as President, and will acquire increasing responsibility as he or she advances through the seasonal cycle of activity.

Job Description:

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic programmatic and financial plans to achieve objectives.

• Cultivate positive relationships with funders. Develop strategies to ensure financial sustainability. Secure multi-year, six-figure grants and contributions to support programs and staff.

• Manage budgets and finance for efficiency and accountability. Ensure compliance.

• Provide effective leadership to staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Represent Intervale’s mission and values to the public, partners, and stakeholders. Oversee the content and quality of print and digital messaging and information.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, organizations, and stakeholders to promote collaboration and synergy.

• Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors. Seek input. Maintain stability.

• Hire and supervise senior staff; oversee the hiring of other staff, interns, and consultants.

• Oversee procurement and the contracting of legal, fiduciary, IT, and insurance services to reduce risk, maintain security, and strengthen the efficiency of systems.

Education and Training: Advanced degree in a related field (preferred).

Requirements:

• Five or more years of leadership or management experience in the nonprofit sector, preferably in the conservation field. Solid experience in budgeting and financial management.

• Demonstrated proficiency in securing grants and contributions. Track record for successful program planning and management. Skill in cultivating partnerships with diverse groups.

• Strong written and spoken communication skills, adaptable to a variety of audiences.

• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new systems and software.

• Commitment to nature conservation and community approach. General knowledge of conservation biology.