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If you’re enthusiastic about land and water conservation and want to be part of an exciting and growing organization, Otsego Land Trust may be the place for you!
Remember, gifts of time are valuable and we welcome volunteers. We offer volunteer experiences both out on the land and around the office. To find out more about volunteering and internships, contact us at info@otsegolandtrust.org
Executive Director
Otsego Land Trust seeks an Executive Director to lead a vibrant and growing land trust which has dramatically expanded lands under protection, grown its regional visibility, and nurtured supportive and long-standing relationships with land owners, government officials, donors, and the community at large.
The Land Trust seeks a leader to continue its strong growth trajectory to capitalize on the following priorities leading into its 40th Anniversary in 2027:
Significantly increasing marketing and development efforts to build on a strong individual and institutional donor base while modernizing the image and outlook and culture of the organization.
Refining and delivering on Otsego Land Trust’s existing growth strategy to continue to position the organization to conserve additional lands while maximizing the impact of highly visible public access properties and programs.
Expanding Otsego Land Trust’s geographic boundaries by growing into a regional land trust through mutually beneficial partnerships with other organizations and landowners.
The Land Trust seeks a visionary, strategic, and mission-driven leader with knowledge of, passion for, and/or experience with land trusts, preservation and/or conservation, an individual who can empower its highly professional team, be a steadfast networker and collaborator, and a skilled, energetic, and determined fundraiser with a track record of attracting, stewarding, and retaining funders.
This executive search is being conducted by Eos Transition Partners consultant John Tarvin who can be reached at jtarvin@eostransitions.com. The full position profile can be accessed here.
The mission of Otsego Land Trust is to improve the quality of life in the Upper Susquehanna region by working with landowners and partners to protect and conserve our farmland, forests, and waterways in perpetuity.
Otsego Land Trust is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Marjorie Rogers