Executive Director

Personnel Resources, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Personnel Resources, Inc. is assisting an organization in seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the mission, strengthen partnerships, and advance the vision for the future.

You will guide strategic planning, oversee finances and operations, drive fundraising, engage the community, and oversee horticulture and education programs for the organization. The role requires leadership and a passion for sustainability and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of nonprofit management experience, preferably with a botanical garden, museum, or similar organization.
• Proven leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, environmental science, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and fundraising skills.
• Passion for horticulture, education, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans in partnership with the Board of Directors.
• Financial & Operations Management: Oversee the operating budget, financial reporting, staff, volunteers, and day-to-day operations.
• Fundraising & Development: Build relationships with donors, government agencies, and community partners. Pursue grants, sponsorships, and capital campaign opportunities.
• Community Engagement: Serve as the primary public and media spokesperson for DABG and represent the organization with local governments and community partners.
• Horticulture & Education: Maintain high standards of horticultural practices and oversee educational programs focused on plants, sustainability, and the environment.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Board experience

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, environmental science, or a related field

Job description

Our team is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization, strengthen community partnerships, and advance our vision for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans in partnership with the Board of Directors.
• Financial & Operations Management: Oversee the operating budget, financial reporting, staff, volunteers, and day-to-day operations.
• Fundraising & Development: Build relationships with donors, government agencies, and community partners. Pursue grants, sponsorships, and capital campaign opportunities.
• Community Engagement: Serve as the primary public and media spokesperson for DABG and represent the organization with local governments and community partners.
• Horticulture & Education: Maintain high standards of horticultural practices and oversee educational programs focused on plants, sustainability, and the environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of nonprofit management experience, preferably with a botanical garden, museum, or similar organization.
• Proven leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors.
• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, environmental science, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and fundraising skills.
• Passion for horticulture, education, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits

Personnel Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#DP1