Posted 2/25/2025

 

Executive Director Job Description:

 

Organization Mission and Strategy

• With the Board of Directors, prepare and implement long-term strategic plans and annual operating plans.

 

Organization Operations

• Develop and monitor an annual budget and oversee overall management of the fiscal operations of the land trust in cooperation with the Finance Manager, Board Treasurer and Finance Committee.

• Human resources management, including hiring, supervising, training, and disciplining staff and volunteers.

• Effective administration of WFLT’s operations, including corporate, non-profit, and fundraising.

• Provide oversight of land transactions, land stewardship and programming.

• Directing the ongoing process of preparing for LTA accreditation.

• Compliance with all internal policies and procedures, legal requirements, financial standards, and with the standards and practices of the Land Trust Alliance.

 

Community Engagement, Fundraising and Development

• Develop and implement fundraising plans for the annual cycle and 3-year cycle

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects (individuals, corporations and foundations).

• Supervise systematic efforts to identify, solicit, steward, maintain, and upgrade annual giving donors/members.

• Understand and effectively articulate WFLT’s mission, program areas, properties, and current projects to the public and share goals and successes with donors, constituents, and other community members.

• Develop and implement annual strategic community engagement and communications plans, which may include social media and press outlets.

• Maintain positive community relations through media outreach, relationships with community leaders, and collaborative professional partnerships.

• In coordination with the Programs Director, plan and deliver fundraising events, including the Snowshoe Festival, Norway Triathlon and Summer Gathering.

 

Collaborations

• Serve on the Sebago Clean Waters Executive Committee

 

Board Governance

• With the Board Executive Committee, coordinate efforts of the Board of Directors and Committees, including policy, planning, governance, fundraising, and fiduciary oversight.

 

The Executive Director reports to the Board President.

 

WFLT offers competitive wages and benefits.

 

The Western Foothills Land Trust is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of native ecosystems, farm and forest lands, watersheds, and scenic landscapes for the benefit of wild and human communities in western Maine.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to carl@wfltmaine.org 

Carl Costanzi, WFLT Board President