Executive Director

Executive Director

Location: Middletown, CT

The Connecticut River Coastal Conservation District (CRCCD) seeks to hire a dynamic environmental professional as its Executive Director to lead the organization from its past to its future successes. CRCCD is one of five soil and water conservation districts in Connecticut – created by state statute – that programmatically engages and provides technical assistance to farmers, municipalities, and other landowners on soil and water conservation and related natural resource management issues. CRCCD serves 26 towns in the lower Connecticut River watershed and along the coast, near where the waterway joins Long Island Sound.

The Executive Director is a permanent, full-time position. They provide strategic leadership and management for the District to advance soil and water conservation and related natural resource management within our region. Responsibilities include overall organizational management, administration, finance, fundraising, programmatic and technical activities, partnerships, communications, staff supervision, public relations/education, and facilitating communication with the other four Connecticut conservation districts and state, federal, and local organizations that work on related natural resource programs.

Qualifications

Technically proficient in soils and soil health, erosion and sediment control, watershed management, stormwater management, wetlands protection, regenerative agriculture, farmland preservation, or other related natural resource management areas. Working knowledge of the landscape of natural resource conservation in CT, appropriate regulations and policies, Geographic Information Systems, and related applications is desired. Strong administrative and supervisory skills, grant writing and fundraising success, excellent communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking, ability to build partnerships, proficiency with office software and digital communications, independent and collaborative work with staff and governing board.

Education and Experience

Strong background in natural resource conservation/management with experience in nonprofit management. Master’s degree in soils, water resources, forestry, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of progressively responsible relevant experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Five years of relevant experience may be substituted for an advanced degree.

Compensation and Benefits

$75,000 to $90,000 annual salary based on education and work experience. Competitive and progressive holiday and paid time off policy. Contribution to a 403(b) Retirement Account. Medical benefits negotiable.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their resume with a cover letter as one PDF to Denise Savageau, CRCCD Board Chair at no later than May 15, 2026.

Conditions of Employment

Completion of a reference and background check. Six‑month probationary period with a three‑month review, and thereafter an annual review by the Board of Directors. At‑will employment opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CRCCD is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working for a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environmental movement. CRCCD seeks to hire staff and contractors who reflect the diverse communities and perspectives that make up Connecticut as well as the rural, suburban, and urban municipalities of the District itself. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Expiration

Job expires in 58 days.

Job Categories

Job Categories: Conservation . Job Types: Full-Time . Salaries: See posting for details.

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