Executive Director Job Description
Farmington Land Trust seeks a part-time (15 hours per week) experienced land
conservation professional as its executive director. Responsibilities of the Executive
Director include the following:
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- Manages the day-to-day operations, and reports to the President on matters that
affect the organization’s land and mission.
- Under the direction of the President and Board of Directors, represents the
organization’s stated positions and policies to the public and other environmental
and conservation organizations.
- Assists the Treasurer with preparation of budgets and supervision of the
organization’s finances.
- Identifies and pursues grant opportunities.
- Supervises any additional staff hired by the organization.
- Such other matters as the President may communicate to the Executive Director
from time to time.
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The successful candidate will be an experienced, motivated, creative, collaborative leader
who can work effectively with a strong and dedicated Board of Directors, Stewardship Chair,
landowners, financial supporters, public officials, media, etc., to accomplish meaningful
land conservation and ensure the continuing success of the organization. Qualifications:
strong commitment to land conservation and forest stewardship; graduate degree or
equivalent experience in environmental studies, natural resource management or a related
field; at least 5 years of experience managing conservation projects or comparable project
management experience; excellent communication skills.
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