Who We Are:
Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, .
Salary: $260,000-$290,000
Hours per week: 40
Job Classification : Exempt, Full-Time
Job Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston Office, Boston, Massachusetts
What You’ll Do:
Your Impact: As the Trustees’ Chief Conservation and Climate Officer, you’ll be a key strategic leader and champion of the Trustees’ mission of protecting special places in Massachusetts for everyone, forever, at a time when finding innovative and effective solutions to climate change and conservation challenges is critical. You’ll inspire the organization to lead by example, to prepare for climate change within our own portfolio, and to raise our collective voice and knowledge to advocate for conservation solutions and action on a broader scale.
The Role: As the Chief Conservation and Climate Officer at the Trustees, you’ll lead the organization’s overall conservation strategy for large landscapes, urban green space, and iconic special places, managing our Vice President for Land Conservation and Vice President of Natural Resources, along with a seasoned team of technical experts, to ensure that our natural resources are preserved for future generations. With our CEO and as a member of executive leadership, you’ll set and meet strategic goals for conservation, climate, and other key policy objectives, all core to the Trustees’ mission.
Responsibilities:
Climate and Conservation Strategy Development
Community Engagement and Access
Team Leadership, Development, and Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Financial Management and Fundraising
This is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the CEO, Katie Theoharides.
Requirements
What You’ll Need:
Skills and Experience:
Eligibility Criteria:
Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.
Benefits
Your Benefits:
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity .
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org .
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