Executive Director

Executive Director — Bethesda

Rock Creek Conservancy is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the official philanthropic partner to Rock Creek Park, a unit of the National Park Service. Rock Creek Conservancy exists to restore Rock Creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect.

Rock Creek Conservancy seeks an Executive Director who is passionate about its mission and strategic about its potential, with demonstrated experience in leadership, management, fundraising, and coalition building. The successful candidate must have a high level of experience in each of the following areas.

Leadership: The successful candidate will be a dynamic, energetic communicator with demonstrated written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and the ability to articulate an organization’s mission with passion and enthusiasm to a variety of different audiences. They will have leadership experience, as well as some background in development of sustainable financial and operating strategies for a nonprofit, business, or public organization. They will be capable of developing, critically analyzing, and following through with programs, projects, and budgets.

Management: The ideal candidate will be a strong listener with an inclusive, team-oriented management style, who is committed to mentoring, inspiring, empowering, and developing staff. The candidate will also have a proven ability to establish and maintain a productive and positive organizational culture, to set realistic but ambitious goals, and to delegate effectively.

Fundraising: The successful candidate will have experience and proven success in expanding, diversifying, and sustaining an organization’s funding base, and in raising significant resources from individuals, foundations, corporations, and public entities.

Coalition Building: The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with individuals, nonprofit coalitions, public entities, and politicians. They will be able to balance and tactfully negotiate among opposing viewpoints to find the best solution to the problem at hand. They will have cultural competency and the interpersonal skills necessary to work with diverse groups. They will not only give advice but listen, respect others’ ideas, and collaborate with integrity, consistency, and good judgment. A commitment to inclusion and equity is required.

In addition to these competencies, a genuine and authentic connection to nature and the outdoors is a must. Nonprofit management experience is desired. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; a master’s degree is desired. Executive level achievement in the fields of philanthropy, conservation, environmental education, advocacy, policy, law and/or related fields is preferred but not required.

Rock Creek Conservancy offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary range for this position is between $150,000 and $175,000 and will be commensurate with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax metro deduction, access to the membership for Interior Federal Credit Union, and an employee assistance program. The package also includes a retirement plan with up to 3% employee match. Rock Creek Conservancy observes twelve paid holidays each year and offers generous sick days and paid time off.

For best consideration, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, by March 5th, 2025, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC. https://bit.ly/rockcreekED (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

For more information about Rock Creek Conservancy, please visit: https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/