Executive Director

The Lakes Region Conservation Trust (“LRCT” or “the Trust”) seeks a demonstrated dynamic and
experienced leader to serve as its next Executive Director. The Trust’s mission is dedicated to the
permanent conservation, stewardship, and respectful use of lands that define the character of the Lakes
Region of central New Hampshire and its quality of life. LRCT is a nonprofit organization conducting
conservation and stewardship work that preserves community character, critical wildlife habitats, and
diverse ecosystems, protecting natural landmarks and scenic landscapes in one of the most beautiful
parts of the country, and providing outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all ages. Reporting to
the organization’s Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will have the opportunity to usher the
organization into its next era of impact, influence, and organizational maturity, with substantial
potential for expansion and development.
LRCT is the leading land trust in the region, with remarkable support and credibility amongst its
members and community. Founded in 1979, the organization has grown from a devoted cadre of
volunteers into a professionally staffed organization that partners closely with conservation-minded
landowners, community residents, and other conservation organizations to protect and enhance the
natural beauty of the Lakes Region. The next Executive Director will lead a dedicated team of six and
manage an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million and $9 million in endowment,
restricted, and reserved funds. The Trust celebrates the upcoming retirement of its outgoing leader after
nearly two decades of dedicated and meaningful work. Providing inspirational and visionary leadership
will be paramount as an energized team and the upcoming milestones of LRCT’s 50 th anniversary and
30,000 acres conserved call for a galvanizing Executive Director to lead with fervor.
The Executive Director will bring a passion for protecting and conserving green spaces. A compelling
storyteller and relationship builder, the next leader will cultivate and maintain strong working
relationships with key partners locally, regionally, and statewide, including other conservation groups
and land trusts in the region. Additionally, they will bring a strong leadership skill set, including
operational sophistication, empowering team management, a successful fundraising track record, a
nuanced understanding of Board governance, and a natural inclination toward collaboration and
community engagement.
The Lakes Region Conservation Trust’s office is located in Center Harbor, New Hampshire. This position
offers the opportunity to live and work in an exceptionally beautiful, pristine, and ecologically functional
setting. The Lakes Region is spacious and inspiring–a great place to live and visit. It is also uniquely
accessible to metro areas within a few hours’ drive (e.g., two to three hours to Portland, Maine, or
Boston, Massachusetts).
LRCT offers a competitive compensation package consistent with the Executive Director's qualifications.
Base salary and incentive potential on an annual basis are central to compensation. A broad benefits
package is also available. Relocation consideration and the availability of a residence for temporary or
permanent use, depending on the circumstances encountered, are also envisioned.