Executive Director

The Council seeks an experienced, passionate individual to lead, strengthen and expand the organization’s cultural land and ocean protection programs by bringing to this effort their expertise as an exceptional leader, collaborative team member, and experience working with Tribal Nations.
 
Building on a strong foundation, the Executive Director will lead the day-to-day operations of the Council, building out organizational capacities and practices, and developing staff positions necessary to carry out the Council’s mission and goals. In addition, the Executive Director will have the overall responsibility for setting the organization’s strategic direction in collaboration with the Board, ensuring continued quality and innovation, and increasing its profile.
 
The Executive Director will cultivate external relationships and partnerships and provide catalytic leadership to expand the Council’s impact. The position will work closely with a variety of partners and allies and will involve building and maintaining a robust portfolio of work. They will serve as the external lead and contact for the Council and will cultivate and steward relationships with the Council’s member Tribes, conservation organizations, funders, government agencies, public officials, and others.
 
The ideal candidate has significant experience in and deep commitment to cultural land acquisition, protection, and stewardship endeavors and principles, loves being in nature, and understands the importance of Tribal sovereignty, rights, and cultural responsibilities. Additionally, they will be committed to collaborative work in the planning, innovating, and implementing of creative strategies to expand, diversify, and strengthen the Council’s Tribal land and ocean protection programs.