Executive Director

Indyhunger; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) is seeking an Executive Director to lead our statewide effort to conserve and restore Indiana's forests. You will guide volunteers, oversee programs, and work with researchers to advance science-based forest conservation.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree (a postgraduate degree is a plus), significant fundraising and managerial experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with lawmakers and diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate degree a plus.
• Significant fundraising and managerial experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with legislators and diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide forest conservation and restoration initiatives.
• Organize and inspire volunteers and manage staff.
• Collaborate with researchers to apply science in advocacy.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

The Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) seeks an Executive Director who is passionate about saving forests and has the leadership skills to guide the organization in its work to conserve and restore forests across Indiana. IFA is a statewide, non-profit organization founded in 1996 dedicated to the long-term health and well-being of Indiana’s native forests.

We are primarily a volunteer organization with paid staff, and seek an Executive Director who can organize and inspire IFA’s volunteer base. IFA is also a science-based organization that conducts primary research documenting the biodiversity of Indiana’s forests and relies on this and other scientific research to support its advocacy for forest conservation and management. Thus, a good understanding of forest ecology will be needed for the position.

We expect successful candidates to have a bachelor’s degree; a postgraduate degree is a plus.

Someone with significant fundraising and managerial experience and experience working with environmental non-profits would be preferable. Most importantly, the preferred candidate must be able to communicate effectively in speech and writing, work with legislators and other officials effectively, and be persuasive with groups holding different political views.

This is a full-time, salaried position. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applications will be accepted through September 18, 2026.