Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund is seeking a mission-driven Executive Director and CEO to spearhead the organization’s strategic initiatives during a critical time in environmental policy. This leader will be pivotal in guiding teams, shaping internal culture, and fostering key partnerships aimed at sustainability efforts.

With an annual salary anticipated between $180,000 - $220,000, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in executive leadership within nonprofit environments and the capability to manage diverse teams and partnerships effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in strategic executive leadership with a focus on environmental advocacy.
• Experience in fundraising and revenue generation within nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated abilities in communication and collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization in strategic planning and vision development.
• Galvanize teams and political leaders to achieve environmental goals.
• Manage partnerships and enhance organizational culture.

Skills

Strategic executive leadership

Fundraising success

Coalition-building

Team management

Outstanding communication

Organizational management

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and mission-driven Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization into its next chapter of impact at a pivotal moment in environmental policy for New Jersey and the nation. With a new strategic planning process ahead, this is a compelling opportunity for the next Executive Director and CEO to partner with the boards and staff to develop a strong vision and future direction for the organization. In alignment with the organization’s missions and values, the next Executive Director and CEO will bring a strong track record of strategic executive leadership, fundraising success, coalition-building, and leading high-performing teams within complex advocacy, political, nonprofit, or mission-driven environments.

They will galvanize this high-functioning team, the boards, external partners, and political leaders, bringing diverse groups together for a shared purpose and honoring community leadership. Experience with strategic planning, team management, internal culture, external engagement and partnerships, and fundraising, revenue generation, and financial management will be pivotal to the success of the Executive Director/CEO and New Jersey LCV. This position calls for a people-first leader with outstanding abilities in communication and collaboration, as well as proven organizational management skills, who will invest in talented environmental advocacy leaders within the New Jersey LCV team and across the broader movement.

The opportunity is not simply to lead an environmental nonprofit. It is an opportunity to lead a mature, increasingly influential institution at a moment when securing clean energy, preserving parks and open spaces, protecting clean water and air, advancing environmental justice, and promoting democratic engagement are converging in powerful ways across New Jersey and the nation.

Combining advocacy, electoral strategy, coalition leadership, communications, and public policy work in a way that few statewide environmental groups do, New Jersey LCV’s evolution from a young affiliate organization into a recognized political and policy force reflects both the scale of environmental challenges facing New Jersey and the growing expectation that environmental leadership must operate effectively in government, elections, and public life simultaneously.

Compensation for this position will be competitive, with an anticipated salary range between $180,000 - $220,000. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.