Executive Director, Public Lands & Conservation

Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading nonprofit conservation organization seeks an Executive Director in Colorado Springs, CO, to provide strategic leadership and fundraising expertise. The role requires a hands-on leader committed to public lands and volunteerism, responsible for overseeing a budget of $1.8 million and a staff of 33. Responsibilities include enhancing program delivery, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring organizational sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess extensive nonprofit leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for land stewardship.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing staff and driving performance accountability.
• Knowledge of land management, ecological restoration, outdoor recreation, or natural resource management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership aligned with RMFI’s mission.
• Lead fundraising strategy and cultivate major donors.
• Support delivery of high-quality trail and restoration projects.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Team Management

Relationship Building

Education

5+ years of progressive leadership experience

Nonprofit leadership preferred

Job description

A leading nonprofit conservation organization seeks an Executive Director in Colorado Springs, CO, to provide strategic leadership and fundraising expertise. The role requires a hands-on leader committed to public lands and volunteerism, responsible for overseeing a budget of $1.8 million and a staff of 33. Responsibilities include enhancing program delivery, cultivating donor relationships, and ensuring organizational sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess extensive nonprofit leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for land stewardship.