Executive Director - 500 Year Forest Foundation

The successful candidate will have experience in strategic planning and implementation, financial management, and fund development, including grant research and writing. A passionate, dedicated and creative executive director will lead the organization to expand its mission of preserving mature woodlands that will become the old-growth forests of the future.

Reporting to the board of directors and working with board committees, the executive director will also:

• Coordinate the strategic planning process to ensure long-term organizational sustainability;

• Create the fundraising plan and lead fund development, including grants and developing funding necessary for sustainable operation;

• Direct the Forest Coordinator to secure new forests, ensure easement compliance, conduct baseline environmental surveys, conduct invasive species work, and manage a successful summer internship program;

• Maintain excellent relationships with 500-Year Forest owners, all partner organizations, and the land conservation community; and

• Manage staff including hiring, performing employee reviews, setting goals/expectations, developing and maintaining personnel policies. Significant technical expertise with Google applications a must.