Executive Director
Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, San Francisco, CA, United States
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council seeks an experienced, collaborative Executive Director to guide completion, activation, and stewardship of a world-class 550-mile regional trail system encircling San Francisco Bay.
The Executive Director will serve as the primary advocate for the Ridge Trail Council’s regional vision, building partnerships across public agencies, private landowners, elected officials, community organizations, land trusts, and tribes to close critical gaps and sustain the trail for future generations.
The Executive Director will lead with collaborative energy and authentic partnership, recognizing that the Ridge Trail’s success depends on engaging agency partners and connecting organizations and communities. The Executive Director will serve as a convener of regional trail discussions, a catalyst for funding opportunities, a coordinator of technical work, and a promoter for community connections. They will navigate complex partnerships, direct a skilled and motivated staff, enhance Ridge Trail growth and funding, balance natural resource protection with public engagement, and champion the Ridge Trail throughout the communities it serves.
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $160,000–$200,000. The range provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education. Location
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council office is located in Berkeley, CA. The Executive Director will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a hybrid work arrangement. The position requires regular in-person presence for meetings with agency partners, elected officials, landowners, donors, and community constituents throughout the nine-county Bay Area region. The Executive Director will need to travel regularly throughout the Bay Area. The position requires flexibility to attend evening and weekend events and activities as needed. Start Date
Summer 2026 To Apply
Visit potrerogroup.com/ridge and select "Apply Here." Please include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role. Interested candidates should apply by
April 17, 2026 , for priority consideration. The position is open until filled. For More Information
For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew Leider, Managing Director and Search Lead at Potrero Group, at aleider@potrerogroup.com. More information on the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council can be found at ridgetrail.org.
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This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $160,000–$200,000. The range provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education. Location
The Bay Area Ridge Trail Council office is located in Berkeley, CA. The Executive Director will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area with a hybrid work arrangement. The position requires regular in-person presence for meetings with agency partners, elected officials, landowners, donors, and community constituents throughout the nine-county Bay Area region. The Executive Director will need to travel regularly throughout the Bay Area. The position requires flexibility to attend evening and weekend events and activities as needed. Start Date
Summer 2026 To Apply
Visit potrerogroup.com/ridge and select "Apply Here." Please include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role. Interested candidates should apply by
April 17, 2026 , for priority consideration. The position is open until filled. For More Information
For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew Leider, Managing Director and Search Lead at Potrero Group, at aleider@potrerogroup.com. More information on the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council can be found at ridgetrail.org.
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