Executive Director

~ The Charles River Conservancy is dedicated to the stewardship, renewal, and enhancement of the parklands along the urban Charles River. ~

The Conservancy promotes the active use and vitality of the parklands, increases recreational opportunities, and works to ensure the beauty and integrity of this extraordinary public resource.

Position Overview

This is a unique opportunity for the next Executive Director of the Charles River Conservancy to provide strategic and innovative leadership to grow and guide the organization's impact and reach. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will develop and execute a forward-looking vision and strategic plan for the Conservancy's next chapter.

Responsibilities

• A collaborative and charismatic individual, the Executive Director will establish, cultivate, and maintain strong working partnerships with a diverse set of stakeholders, including the DCR, Board, funders, and other partners about the Conservancy's mission.
• The Executive Director will be a compelling spokesperson and ambassador for the Conservancy's work and programs.
• An experienced and effective organizational leader, the Executive Director will bring strong operational, financial, and management experience to ensure that the Conservancy remains productive and efficient.
• S/he will have a successful track record in staff management, development and Board relations.
• This is an opportunity for a tenacious and optimistic individual to work with an equally committed and resourceful Board and staff.
• The Executive Director will take pride in leading a growing staff and will be committed to mentoring and developing the staff.
• The new Executive Director will follow Renata von Tscharner, the founder of the Conservancy, and will be the second Executive Director in the organization's 17-year history.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills, experiences, and characteristics:

• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or business environment with the ability to develop and execute plans for growth and reach those goals.
• Highly developed relationship-building skills and an ability to establish positive relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders; experience working in partnership with a government agency strongly preferred.
• Track record of effective fundraising and external relations, with success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and an ability to build relationships and secure new sources of funding.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and knowledge of Board governance. Collaborative, positive leadership style with willingness to take initiative, roll up one's sleeves, and manage multiple projects through to completion and passion for and commitment to the mission of the Conservancy.
• Background in urban parks, recreation, environment, advocacy and/or landscape architecture preferred.

~ EOE/AA~