About this opportunity
Dunwoody Nature Center lists this Executive Director opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Executive Director (Full-Time, Exempt)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Supervises: Nature Center Staff
ABOUT THE DUNWOODY NATURE CENTER
We are a non-profit organization that operates within a 22-acre park through a long-term lease with the City of Dunwoody. The staff of eight employees work closely with a volunteer Board of Directors to safeguard the organization’s mission of connecting people of all ages to nature through hands-on environmental education.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Dunwoody Nature Center, providing strategic, operational, financial, and community leadership. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director advances the Center’s mission of environmental education, conservation, stewardship, and community engagement while ensuring long-term organizational sustainability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
Lead implementation of the organization's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Align resources, goals, and initiatives to maximize community impact and sustainability.
Staff Leadership
Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing team.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, mission-driven organizational culture.
Board Relations & Governance
Maintain a strong partnership with the Board.
Support governance, strategy development, policy implementation, and informed decision-making.
Financial & Organizational Management
Develop and manage the annual budget.
Ensure financial stewardship, compliance, risk management, and effective organizational operations.
Fundraising & Development
Lead fundraising efforts, donor engagement, grant development, and revenue diversification.
Partner with the Board and stakeholders to secure resources supporting the Center’s mission.
Community & Government Relations
Serve as the Center’s primary spokesperson and ambassador.
Build relationships with donors, community leaders, volunteers, businesses, and the City of Dunwoody.
Programs & Park Stewardship
Oversee environmental education programs, events, and conservation initiatives.
Ensure effective stewardship and enhancement of Dunwoody Park.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Proven fundraising and relationship-building success.
Experience managing staff, budgets, and organizational operations.
Strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
Ability to work effectively with boards, donors, public officials, and community stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred
Executive Director or comparable leadership experience.
Background in environmental education, conservation, parks, or nature-focused organizations.
Experience partnering with local government and leading organizational growth or change.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Success will be evaluated based on:
Achievement of strategic goals
Financial sustainability
Fundraising effectiveness
Staff leadership and organizational health
Program quality and mission impact
Board, community, and City of Dunwoody relationships
Stewardship of Dunwoody Park
Compliance and operational effectiveness
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The position requires a consistent physical presence on site and in the community. The hours are M-F 8:30 - 5:00 p.m., plus nights and weekends, as needed.
The Nature Center offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
The position requires the ability to walk the trails of the Nature Center, stand, and occassionally lift up to 50 lbs.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Dunwoody Nature Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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