Executive Director

The client is seeking an Executive Director to serve as chief executive and senior leader, advancing the organization’s mission and supporting statewide impact. The role is responsible for driving implementation of the business plan, leading daily operations, strengthening sustainability, and providing visionary leadership across organizational strategy, including finances, programs, policy advocacy, partnerships, and organizational culture. The Executive Director will lead a high-performing senior team, steward financial health, and expand statewide programming while reinforcing the organization’s position as a trusted leader in education policy, systems change, and cross-sector collaboration. The ideal candidate will have senior management experience in a transferable field and a proven track record working effectively with staff and a board of directors. Strong content knowledge in education and science, natural resources, agriculture, the environment, or a related area is expected, along with a systems perspective to advance goals and objectives within a strategic plan. The client seeks a leader experienced in relationship-building and fundraising across a range of donors, with demonstrated capability in fiscal management and budgeting, and the ability to multitask, work independently, and remain highly organized. Additional qualifications include commitment to quality programs and data-driven evaluation, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to advocate for the organization’s mission and vision in multiple settings. Nonprofit management experience and the capability to lead complex initiatives in a dynamic environment that may include remote work are desired. Experience and familiarity with state education standards are preferred, along with the ability to navigate political nuance within state policy and school systems. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, science, nonprofit management, or a related field is required, with an advanced degree preferred; candidates should also demonstrate collaborative leadership, solution-oriented problem solving, and a mission-driven, equity- and inclusion-focused approach. Confidential