Executive Director

Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy is a 16-year-old nonprofit land trust serving Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer and Genesee Counties in southeast Michigan. The mission of Six Rivers is: "We conserve, sustain and connect natural areas, lands and waters that make the places we live special." Six Rivers currently conserves over 1,100 acres through nature preserves, conservation easements and stewardship agreements.

Position Overview:

Six Rivers is seeking an individual to serve as the next Executive Director of our organization. The Executive Director will be the primary representative of Six Rivers to our local, regional and national partners, including other local and regional land trusts - continuing our excellence in implementation of collaborative and innovative land conservation projects.

The Executive Director will work closely with Six Rivers' Board of Trustees to implement a new Strategic Plan to further the sustainability of the organization and plan for the protection of priority conservation sites. The Executive Director will lead the organization in cultivating relationships with key funders and supporting the Board of Trustees in their fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of Six Rivers, including overseeing a staff consisting of a full-time Stewardship Director, a Land Protection Specialist, and a Communications and Outreach Intern, providing overall direction within the guidelines set up by the Board of Trustees
• Develop an annual strategic plan, revenue plan, and budget
• Plan, communicate, and manage major events for the organization
• Assist the Board of Trustees to establish and modify long-term goals and policies and provide oversight to ensure the organization is managed in a manner consistent with its mission and financial resources
• In conjunction with the Board of Trustees, create and implement an annual Conservation Priorities work plan based on the Strategic Conservation Plan and manage regional conservation partnerships, contracts with outside specialists, and consultation with legal counsel.
• In cooperation with Finance Committee, manage the finances and assets of Six Rivers in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Board-established policy and procedures, providing regular updates and information to the Finance Committee, Board and accounting firm, oversee annual audit/financial review, and handle all organizational tax obligations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with major contributors, including foundations, corporations, and individual major donors. Develop messages, produce collateral materials, and facilitate asks, for both seasonal appeals and capital campaigns.
• Write and administer grants in line with strategic goals and the organizational workplan
• Manage the Six Rivers brand and develop and implement an annual marketing plan, including advertising, direct marketing, web, partnerships, and public relations.
• Build strategic relationships with collaborative partners, such as county planning officials, watershed planning groups/councils, and other environmental organizations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, conservation, land use planning, natural resources, business, outdoor education, environmental education, or communications. Master's degree a plus; JD also considered.
• 5 years experience in a related nonprofit or for-profit environmental management position
• Working knowledge of the theories, practices, principles and techniques of land trusts, conservation and natural areas stewardship
• Experience with the design, implementation and management of multiple projects and larger collaborative, grant-funded projects
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills and the ability to interact comfortably with a wide range of individuals and groups
• Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Pro, databases, and social media platforms.
• Driver's license and willingness to travel to remote sites for meetings, conferences and field visits; physical ability to maneuver visits to sites with uneven terrain in sometimes inclement weather

Compensation:  This is a full-time position. The salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and competitive for similar positions in the region.

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume/cv by the end of business on December 29th. No phone calls please.

HR at Six Rivers RLC
P.O. Box 80902
Rochester, MI 48308

Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.