Executive Director
Greater Newark Conservancy is searching for an Executive Director to lead the organization to the next level!
Greater Newark Conservancy fosters collaboration in our community at the intersection of environmental, food, and racial justice to promote the health and well being of Newark residents. Our programs work to reverse the long history of systemic racism to improve social determinants of health by expanding access to green spaces, nutritious food, wellness education, and youth development.
The Executive Director (ED) assumes primary leadership responsibility in five interrelated areas critical to the success of the Greater Newark Conservancy:
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Champion the Mission
The Executive Director’s most important responsibility is ensuring consistent adherence to the mission and underlying values of the organization.
Maintain an Appropriate Organizational Structure
The ED will define key administrative functions required for the effective operation of the organization. The ED will:
Develop Programs and Oversee Their Implementation
The ED assumes primary responsibility for providing a complement of programs designed to deliver upon the mission of the organization and to augment the role of the organization within the community. The ED will:
Supervise Key Staff and Functions
The ED will:
Lead Constituent Relations
The ED has primary responsibility for maintaining beneficial relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, funders, government entities, community partners, and volunteers. The ED will:
QUALIFICATIONS
Nonprofit Management
Mission Alignment
Leadership Style
Program Development
Community Engagement/External Communications
Development
COMPENSATION
The successful candidate will be offered a competitive compensation package.
Salary: USD $140,000 – $160,000/year*
Starting salary depends upon qualifications and experience.*
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should reply with a resume and cover letter that references their experience in relation to the qualifications listed in the job description. No phone inquiries will be accepted. All inquiries and resumes should be submitted via email to [email protected].
The Conservancy provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal employment opportunity affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof. The Conservancy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, age, or marital status.