Executive Director

~ The Great Mountain Forest (GMF) encompasses more than 6,000 acres of contiguous forestland in the towns of Norfolk and Canaan, Connecticut. GMF is owned and managed by The Great Mountain Forest Corporation, a not-for-profit 501 © 3 private operating foundation. ~

The charitable mission of the Corporation is to promote the working forest as a renewable resource, as a habitat for wildlife and as a classroom for training and education. We leave the forest better than we found it, pass on all that we learn to others, and provide a sanctuary for those who love the woods. Our primary resource is our land, a unique working forest with a history of active management that dates to the early 20th century, and our dedicated staff.

Position Overview

GMF is currently seeking an Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Strategic Opportunities and Challenges:

The Executive Director will have the opportunity to lead this historically significant and prominent nonprofit, which manages one of the larger, private active forests in southern New England. High priorities for the Executive Director include:

• Empowering and supporting a team of dedicated, long-serving and highly skilled professionals committed to the management of GMF's forests and programs.
• Working in partnership with the Board of Trustees to finalize and implement a strategic plan which will advance new forest management for southern New England, while ensuring that GMF's programs, staffing and resources are well aligned with the strategic vision.
• Growing substantially GMF's fundraising program, particularly its individual giving program, and leveraging effectively the new resources generated by the forest offset carbon credit agreement recently signed by GMF.

Qualifications

Executive Transition:

• While GMF transitioned from private ownership to nonprofit management, it was predominately led by its staff and Board of Trustees.
• The organization is now well-positioned to hire a full-time Executive Director to steward the organization through its next stage of development.

Desired Credentials and Profile:

• Academic or organizational background in forestry, land management or environmental sciences.
• A minimum of 5 years of senior leadership, or equivalent experience.
• Experience, skill and desire to be an external leader.

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience, within the framework of the organization's annual operating budget.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply on Company Website" below. 

Candidate Guidelines:

• This search is being conducted by TSNE MissionWorks with transition consultant John Tarvin. All submissions will be acknowledged and are confidential.
• Please include a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements, information regarding how you learned of the position, and a description of how your qualifications and experience match GMF's needs and mission.
• All submissions of candidacy will be accepted until the position is filled. 

~ GMF strongly desires to attract a broad and diverse pool of candidates to apply. ~