Executive Director — Environmental Education & Growth

Dunwoody Nature Center; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunwoody Nature Center seeks an Executive Director to lead the nonprofit, steward the park, and advance environmental education. You will work with the Board to set strategy, oversee staff, budgeting, fundraising, and community partnerships in Dunwoody, near Atlanta.

The role requires on-site presence, strong collaboration with civic partners, and a track record of growing mission impact while ensuring sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven org.
• Proven fundraising and donor relations success.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and operations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work with boards, donors, officials, and community stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Align resources and initiatives for community impact.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team.
• Foster an accountable, mission-driven culture.
• Maintain strong partnership with the Board.
• Oversee annual budget and financial stewardship.
• Lead fundraising, donor engagement, and grants.
• Engage with City of Dunwoody and community partners.
• Oversee environmental education programs and park stewardship.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising

Staff management

Communication

Strategic planning

Board collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Dunwoody Nature Center seeks an Executive Director to lead the nonprofit, steward the park, and advance environmental education. You will work with the Board to set strategy, oversee staff, budgeting, fundraising, and community partnerships in Dunwoody, near Atlanta.

The role requires on-site presence, strong collaboration with civic partners, and a track record of growing mission impact while ensuring sustainable operations.