Executive Director

Friends of Plumas Wilderness seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next stage of environmental conservation. By carrying out our recently completed Strategic Plan, the Executive Director will be at the forefront of regional public lands planning on the Plumas, Tahoe, and Lassen national forests, coordinating large scale landscape planning with multiple partners. This position embodies and represents Friends of Plumas Wilderness’ commitment to our values in all areas of work: advocacy and planning, outreach and education, monitoring and stewardship, and the development and maintenance of the organization’s health.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will provide strategic guidance, clear leadership, and vision for FoPW. Priorities include staff management, program oversight, day-to-day management, meeting income targets, ensuring nancial compliance, and engaging the board. The ED will develop deep knowledge of FoPW’s areas of expertise and operations.

The position, based in Quincy, California, is a full-time, salaried position requiring travel to local and regional program areas, meeting with staff and board members, community outreach, and attending events. The diversity of work will allow the right person to craft the position to their strengths and help grow FoPW to creatively meet the conservation challenges in our region. The capacity to be self-directed and self-motivated is central to success.

Heavier seasonal workloads may occur as a result of project deadlines, staff absences and vacancies, and during peak periods. Frequent weekend and/or evening work required.