Executive Director

Essential Areas of Focus

• Expansion of fundraising and partnership programs
• Deliverables defined in the 2026-28 Strategic Plan
• Member engagement and membership growth
• Marketing, communications, and raising the public profile of GNPS
• Advocating with government officials at state and local levels to advance the society’s policy priorities

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management
• Communications and Marketing
• Financial Stewardship & Fundraising

Qualifications

• Managerial experience, preferably senior level in a nonprofit organization
• Proven leadership, relationship management, marketing, and fundraising experience
• Communications experience including social media, press, and newsletters
• Experience working with a Board of Directors, volunteers, and partner organizations
• Track record of leading others to achieve strategic objectives
• Outgoing, mission-driven people person who inspires others
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Georgia resident and willing to occasionally travel across the state, as required
• Experience or knowledge in botany, ecology, horticulture, or environmental sustainability (desired)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Collaboration and consensus building
• Strategic planning
• Experience using technology in nonprofit operations, such as Google Docs and CRM systems (GNPS currently utilizes Neon)
• Self-starter able to thrive and focus in a remote working environment