Executive Director

~ Cherished as an asset to the residents of Harvard, MA and surrounding communities, the Harvard Conservation Trust, HCT, is a private, charitable, non-profit land trust whose mission is “to preserve the unique character and natural resources of Harvard”. ~

Since its inception in 1973, HCT has helped to permanently protect more than 850 acres of land for
conservation, through purchase, conservation restriction, and easement.

Position Overview

With the full support of its Board of Directors, the Trust seeks an Executive Director to execute the
strategic vision of HCT – to preserve natural resources through conservation and to create a fully connected network of protected lands.

Responsibilities:

• The Executive Director, under the direction of the Harvard Conservation Trust Board of Trustees, is responsible for advancing the mission of the Trust through leadership in areas of land protection and stewardship, donor development, marketing and community outreach; and  the establishment of partnerships with other organizations.
• The ED also oversees administrative functions including:
  • Grant writing;
  • Record keeping;
  • Reporting; and
  • Contracts.

Key Qualifications: 

• 4 year college degree; and
• 4+ years experience in related field required.

To Apply

• To read full job description and to find application instructions, please click "Apply on Company Website" below.
• Interested individuals should send a cover letter with résumé to president@harvardconservationtrust.org .
• No phone calls, please.

Harvard Conservation Trust is an equal opportunity employer.