Executive Director

Tinicumconservancy.org   Go to “About Us”, then “Career Page”.

Overview

The Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for Tinicum Conservancy’s staff, programs, and the execution of its mission. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Trustees, and oversees a total staff team of 3. This position is based in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, PA. Nationally accredited for 13 years through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

 Core Responsibilities 

 Strategic Leadership

• Provide leadership for the daily operation of the organization, including fiscal management, coaching and development of staff, and hiring.
• Ensure the fiscal integrity of Tinicum Conservancy by coordinating the preparation and implementation of an annual budget, interaction with investment advisors to manage our robust reserve/endowment funds and overseeing accurate monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Initiate, support and contribute to ongoing and new land protection projects, stewardship and restoration efforts and other projects as needed.
• Ensure that Tinicum Conservancy’s practices and procedures align with the Land Trust Alliance’s Standards & Practices to maintain our accreditation status, and ensure compliance with the Land Conservancy’s policies and IRS requirements to maintain our nonprofit status.

 Fundraising and Donor Engagement 

• Lead the Board and the Fundraising & Communications Committees in building, managing, and expanding Tinicum Conservancy’s development program.
• In coordination with the President of the Board of Trustees, lead the organization’s planned giving and major donor efforts by cultivating and strengthening relationships with individual donors.
• Engage individual members and community partners, including funders, elected officials, and other organizations.
• Support appropriate grant application efforts to enable the organization to deliver on its mission.

 Community Engagement 

• Engage individual members and community partners, including funders, elected officials, and other organizations.
• Serve as an effective public face of Tinicum Conservancy, including demonstrated professional executive presence, excellent verbal communication, public speaking, and articulate written communication skills.
• Lead membership growth, resource development, and advocacy on behalf of the organization, with a commitment to becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.
• Effectively communicate the mission and goals of the organization to a diverse audience, maintain and develop new partnerships, and build and mobilize financial, community, and political support.
• Maintain a working relationship with staff and supervisors of Tinicum, Bridgeton and Nockamixon Townships, supporting common conservation goals, stewardship and development.

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications 

Tinicum Conservancy is a prominent, respected, and trusted organization with more than 120 conservation easements covering 5,200 acres. It is also a great place to work. Integrity and ethical decision-making guide our projects. We build strong and lasting partnerships with community groups, local leaders, and funders. We are respectful, passionate, and collaborative. Through strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, patience, and a sense of humor, you, as the Executive Director, should continue to foster this cherished organizational culture. 

At least a bachelor’s degree with five years of progressive, successful, high-level management experience with a focus on staff supervision, support, development, and empowerment. 

• A deep commitment to conservation.
• Experience with and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
• Expertise in fundraising and organizational development.
• Experience developing and administering budgets with diverse sources of revenue.
• Experience with community engagement and public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with nationally accredited land trust and/or a background in conservation, natural resource or land management, environmental science, environmental law, or related field.
• Expertise working with a nonprofit board of directors and managing staff.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting standards and management policies and procedures
• Tinicum Conservancy offers a competitive salary with benefits and a flexible work environment.

To apply, please email your resume with cover letter and three references no later than February 14, 2024 to jobs@tinicumconservancy.org . No calls please.