Executive Director (NA)

NYC Audubon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Audubon is seeking an Executive Director to provide day-to-day management of the organization and its staff, advancing science, advocacy, and conservation work while aligning with the board's bold strategy in New York City.

This role partners with the Development Director and Controller to oversee fundraising and financial stewardship, with a focus on growing membership and expanding programs across all five boroughs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and seven years in nonprofit leadership with fundraising.
• Experience budgeting and overseeing staff.
• Strong collaboration with boards and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of NYC Audubon and staff.
• Lead fundraising strategies and financial management.
• Work with Board of Directors to execute strategic plan.
• Expand programs and memberships across NYC.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Staff management

Board liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with NYC Audubon in the search for an Executive Director.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for the day-to-day management of NYC Audubon and its staff, including top-notch science and advocacy professionals. The Executive Director will work with the organization’s diverse, active, and experienced Board of Directors and lead the way in executing NYC Audubon's bold strategic plan, with ambitious goals that include doubling membership and social media following and expanding elementary school after-school programs from the Bronx to all five boroughs. Working closely with the Development Director and Controller, the Executive Director will be responsible for the organization’s fundraising and financial management.

This is an opportunity for a visionary, entrepreneurial, hard-driving not-for-profit executive to join the environmental leadership in the largest and most exhilarating city, and one of the most diverse, in the country. At the helm of one of the most respected environmental conservation groups in New York City, the Executive Director will interact with other environmental community leaders, city and state officials, and the media in this, the media capital of the world.

A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is seven years of experience in a not-for-profit leadership role that includes fundraising, budget management, and oversight of staff.

COMPENSATION

Competitive