Executive Director: Conservation Leader (Hybrid)

Maine Tasting Center; Winthrop (ME); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care stipend

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Kennebec Land Trust in Winthrop, Maine seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization’s mission of land conservation and community stewardship. You will guide strategic planning, governance, and staff development while fostering collaborations with donors, volunteers, municipalities, and partner groups.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience, a proven nonprofit leadership track, strong fundraising, financial management, and a commitment to long-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. An advanced degree in a field relevant to nonprofit leadership, conservation, or organizational management is preferred.
• Significant senior leadership experience within a nonprofit organization with strategic thinking, decision-making, execution of strategy, and leadership skills.
• Leadership experience in land conservation or a related field is preferred.
• A genuine commitment to land conservation and KLT's mission.
• Experience with nonprofit financial management and budgeting.
• Demonstrated fundraising success, including donor cultivation, stewardship, and grant development.
• Understanding of human resource management and experience leading and developing staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders including donors, volunteers, municipalities, partner organizations, and community members.
• Ability to effectively use current technology and systems and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive and operational leadership for Kennebec Land Trust, guiding mission and long-term sustainability.
• Work with the Board to support governance, strategy, and performance updates.
• Lead and develop a high-performing staff in a collaborative, inclusive culture.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, and sustainability with the Treasurer and Finance Committee.
• Lead fundraising efforts with donors, foundations, businesses, and other partners.
• Serve as KLT’s primary spokesperson and representative to members, volunteers, and the public.
• Identify and develop partnerships to advance KLT’s mission and impact.
• Support land conservation, stewardship, education, and community engagement by prioritizing resources.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Land Trust Alliance Standards, accreditation, and policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Nonprofit governance

Staff development

Financial management

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Kennebec Land Trust in Winthrop, Maine seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization’s mission of land conservation and community stewardship. You will guide strategic planning, governance, and staff development while fostering collaborations with donors, volunteers, municipalities, and partner groups.

The role requires advanced degrees or equivalent experience, a proven nonprofit leadership track, strong fundraising, financial management, and a commitment to long-term