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The Executive Director will occupy a critical conservation leadership position. The Executive Director must bring a commanding vision to the organization and maintain the integrity of the organization’s operations. The Executive Director must be a leader capable of inspiring, motivating and directing Board and staff in seeking to fully implement Trustees for Alaska’s mission. The Executive Director must possess the organizational skills to lead a nonprofit public interest law firm. The Executive Director must be creative in designing programs and in developing innovative partnerships to advance the core values and mission of the organization. The Executive Director will also be responsible for continuing to build a sustainable funding base; reaching out to major donors and to private and family foundations; and supporting the professional development of staff. Moreover, the Executive Director will serve as the lead spokesperson for the organization. The ability for the Executive Director to serve in a public spokesperson role is critical to the success of the organization. The Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the organization’s activities, subject to the Board of Directors. Beyond providing internal leadership, the Executive Director should be able to effectively represent the organization externally in situations that range from small grass-roots gatherings to national meetings of important public policy leaders. The Executive Director will be responsible for fundraising, strategic planning, Board development and management and operations. The Executive Director must also work with other organizations for funding or operational purposes. His/her personal and professional relationships with local, state, or national agencies or networks will help foster innovative partnerships that advance the campaign and program priorities of the organization.
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