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Executive Director
New Mexico Land Conservancy
Santa Fe, New Mexico
New Mexico Land Conservancy (NMLC) is an accredited, statewide, non-profit land trust and conservation leader in the Southwest. Since 2002, NMLC has protected more than 655,000 acres of high-conservation value land throughout New Mexico and southeast Arizona. Our Mission is: To preserve New Mexico’s land heritage by helping people conserve the places they love. The Vision is clear and compelling: One million acres conserved, directly or in partnership with others. This goal includes lands throughout the region, with a specific emphasis on significant wildlife habitat, productive agricultural lands, water and other natural resources, cultural and historic sites, scenic open space and recreational lands at community, watershed and landscape scales. Based in Santa Fe, NMLC is dedicated to preserving New Mexico’s unique natural, cultural and agricultural heritage by helping people conserve the lands they love.
NMLC achieves its conservation goals by: 1) using conservation easements, land acquisition and other voluntary land protection methods that respect both land and private property rights; 2) educating landowners, other organizations, public policy makers and the general public about land conservation; and 3) promoting policy and legislation to further voluntary land conservation and enhance related benefits for private landowners.
NMLC’s main office is located in the heart of the Community College District on Santa Fe’s south side. The Petchesky Conservation Center provides the office and meeting center for NMLC on 262 acres. Operations in southern New Mexico are conducted out of NMLC’s Silver City office.
Who We Are
New Mexico Land Conservancy is a 20-year-old 501(c)3 corporation accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. NMLC has an operating budget of $1.4 million and currently employs a staff of 6 (in addition to the Executive Director): a Northern Project Manager, a Southern Program Manager (Silver City office), a Conservation Specialist (Silver City office), a Stewardship Manager, a Communications Manager, and an Accounting & Office Manager. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that currently consists of 11 members.
Our organizational strengths include:
Executive Director Position Summary
The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the corporation responsible for overseeing the fundraising, finances and administration; conservation and stewardship programs; communications, outreach, public policy and advocacy; and organizational development, including executing the strategic plan and vision of New Mexico Land Conservancy. The Executive Director reports to the Board Chair and has substantial interface with other Board members in both their governance and fiduciary roles. NMLC is seeking an experienced Executive Director to continue the organization’s strong record of accomplishment, and to lead its growth and development into the future.
Executive Director Key Responsibilities & Outcomes
The Opportunity
The “Land of Enchantment” attracts lovers of beauty and mystery as it has for hundreds of years. The canyons, mountains, rivers and plains are iconic, the natural and cultural resources are unique and diverse, and the human cultures are rich in history and very much alive. The Southwest feeds your passion and drive for land conservation.
The next Executive Director of NMLC will join an organization with a track record of success and tremendous momentum. This year, NMLC (in partnership with the Department of Defense – White Sands Missile Range) completed one of the nation’s largest conservation easements – 315,000 acres - at the Armendaris Ranch in southern New Mexico. The NMLC annual reports provide inspiring detail of the complete body of conservation work that has been accomplished over many years - and the promise of what is ahead. The incoming Executive Director will have the rare opportunity to reach the visionary goal of one million acres conserved.
The new Executive Director will begin work in the fifth year of a successful five-year plan and work with the board and other stakeholders to discuss the next strategic steps. The 2019-2023 plan has three strategic goals:
Goal #1: Conservation – Protect, conserve and ensure excellent stewardship for land, water, natural and cultural resources that are significant to New Mexico and the Southwest.
Goal #2: Education (Communications & Outreach) - Increase awareness of conservation methods and benefits; and public appreciation for the importance/value of our land, water and associated resources, and the need for their protection and conservation.
Goal #3: Capacity Building - Build and sustain NMLC as a viable, efficient and financially stable conservation organization; and increase capacity and support for conservation in New Mexico and the Southwest.
Leadership opportunities and challenges that await the new Executive Director include:
The opportunity to become the next Executive Director is an opportunity to lead an organization dedicated to the highest quality work, operating as a learning organization with a work culture based on consensus, collaboration and teamwork. NMLC is an established and seasoned land trust with clear organizational values, demonstrated passion, and tenacity for high-quality land conservation.
The Executive Director role includes working in beautiful Santa Fe (population 88,000). Santa Fe is the oldest capital city (first settled in 1609) in the United States and today is recognized as one of the most intriguing urban environments in the nation, due largely to the historic buildings and distinctive Spanish-Pueblo style of architecture. Seated in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, “the City Different” has a long-standing reputation as a great place to visit, and with a diverse economy, moderate climate and a stimulating cultural environment Santa Fe is an ideal place to live and raise children. The city combines hundreds of years of history, a small-town charm, and abundant outdoor recreation with the sophistication of a world-class destination.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience. NMLC offers benefits including 100% paid health plan and employer contribution to a retirement account, a flexible work environment and professional development opportunities.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at NMLC based on each person’s performance, qualifications and abilities. NMLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process
The search for the New Mexico Land Conservancy Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. To apply for this position, submit resume and cover letter to Bruce Scott, The Moran Company. Within your cover letter or resume, please be sure to provide a description of your qualifications related to the Position Summary and the Required / Preferred Qualifications.
Full Time
$129k-188k (estimate)
08/16/2023
11/12/2023
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