Executive Director
Confidential, Portland, OR, United States
Executive Director
About the Company
Mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting & restoring the local urban forest
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Type Non Profit
Founded 1989
Employees 11-50
Specialties
environmental stewardship trail maintenance & restoration parks & recreation and public awareness & outreach
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and visionary leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's mission delivery, financial management, partnerships, and staff operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring leadership continuity, sharpening mission alignment with organizational priorities, and guiding a unified strategic direction. The Executive Director will also serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador, advancing conservation, stewardship, community engagement, and equity across all programs and initiatives.
Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should be experienced nonprofit executives with a strong background in fundraising and the ability to navigate complex relationships with public agencies, donors, and community partners. The ideal candidate will be a steady leader, passionate about environmental work, and adept at representing the organization with credibility and integrity. Responsibilities include strengthening small nonprofits, cultivating relationships, and re-engaging supporters as the organization enters a new phase of growth. The role requires a leader who is motivated by the opportunity to lead with purpose and long-term vision, while also being hands-on in the work. The Executive Director will be expected to create healthy boundaries between governance and management, support staff well-being, and align the organization's mission with its capacity.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting & restoring the local urban forest
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Type Non Profit
Founded 1989
Employees 11-50
Specialties
environmental stewardship trail maintenance & restoration parks & recreation and public awareness & outreach
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and visionary leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's mission delivery, financial management, partnerships, and staff operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring leadership continuity, sharpening mission alignment with organizational priorities, and guiding a unified strategic direction. The Executive Director will also serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador, advancing conservation, stewardship, community engagement, and equity across all programs and initiatives.
Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should be experienced nonprofit executives with a strong background in fundraising and the ability to navigate complex relationships with public agencies, donors, and community partners. The ideal candidate will be a steady leader, passionate about environmental work, and adept at representing the organization with credibility and integrity. Responsibilities include strengthening small nonprofits, cultivating relationships, and re-engaging supporters as the organization enters a new phase of growth. The role requires a leader who is motivated by the opportunity to lead with purpose and long-term vision, while also being hands-on in the work. The Executive Director will be expected to create healthy boundaries between governance and management, support staff well-being, and align the organization's mission with its capacity.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management