Executive Director

About the role

The Executive Director will provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization's mission and ensure the implementation of effective strategic and facilities plans to support this mission. This creative leader will build on the organization’s strong history of conservation and environmental education to further the mission through the continual development of new strategies, community partners, and allies. Serving as the public face of the organization, the Executive Director must possess integrity, excellent outreach skills, and a broad appeal in order to retain and advance Greenwood’s favorable reputation in the community and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the organization’s mission and ensure the implementation of effective strategic and facilities plans to support this mission.
• Build on the organization’s strong history of conservation and environmental education to further the mission through the continual development of new strategies, community partners, and allies.
• Serve as the public face of the organization, possessing integrity, excellent outreach skills, and a broad appeal to retain and advance Greenwood’s favorable reputation in the community and beyond.
• Lead a team of 11 full-time, one part-time, and six seasonal employees in development, finance, administration, public engagement, facilities, and marketing and communications.
• Collaborate closely with Greenwood’s Standing Committees to advance organizational goals and strengthen governance.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong aesthetic sensibility aligned with Greenwood’s historic structures, ornaments, horticultural displays, and marketing identity. They should possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as landscape architecture, horticulture, environmental studies, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit management, preferably in a similar role.
• Experience leading fundraising efforts and building donor relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and with the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

The Executive Director will possess:

• Exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Proven success in managing complex projects and teams.
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong community engagement and outreach abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong aesthetic sensibility aligned with Greenwood’s historic structures, ornaments, horticultural displays, and marketing identity.
• Experience in nonprofit management, preferably in a similar role.
• Leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Project management and team leadership experience.
• Fundraising and donor relations expertise.
• Community engagement and outreach skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Greenwood Gardens offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• An inclusive and supportive work environment.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually.

Schedule

The Executive Director will work a standard Monday through Friday schedule, typically 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility to accommodate the demands of the position.