Executive Director

The Company seeks an Executive Director to provide scientific leadership and oversee its programs, operations, communications, administration, and grant development. Working closely with the board, the Executive Director will help shape and implement a forward-looking vision, strengthen organizational sustainability, and advance science-based conservation and community engagement. Responsibilities include guiding research and monitoring, watershed protection, and invasive-species initiatives; managing staff and technical consultants; developing budgets and pursuing grants; and supporting fundraising. This hands-on leader will build relationships with community members, donors, public-sector partners, researchers, and other stakeholders, while representing the organization and translating scientific findings into accessible communications. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience in a nonprofit, conservation, public-sector, scientific, or similarly mission-driven setting, along with scientific training or experience in lake science, limnology, watershed management, environmental science, or a related field. Strong project management, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills are required, as is experience managing staff, consultants, or volunteers. Candidates should have experience with budgeting and board financial reporting, grant writing and management, donor cultivation, and collaboration with technical experts. A hands-on, adaptable leadership style and a genuine commitment to conservation and freshwater resources are essential.