Executive Director
Company Description Central Okanagan Land Trust (COLT) is a conservation-focused organization dedicated to protecting natural spaces, wildlife habitat, and environmentally significant lands in the Central Okanagan region. Based in Kelowna, BC, COLT works collaboratively with landowners, community partners, and local governments to secure long-term stewardship and preservation of key landscapes. The organization emphasizes sustainable land management practices that support biodiversity, community well-being, and climate resilience. COLT also engages the public through education, outreach, and advocacy to build support for conservation initiatives and responsible land use.
Role Description The Executive Director is a full-time, on-site position based in Kelowna, BC, responsible for the overall leadership and management of Central Okanagan Land Trust. The role includes developing and implementing strategic plans, overseeing conservation projects, and ensuring effective stewardship of protected properties. The Executive Director manages daily operations, including budgeting, financial oversight, policy development, and reporting to the Board of Directors. This position leads fundraising and donor relations, cultivates partnerships with community organizations and government agencies, and represents COLT at meetings, events, and public forums. The Executive Director also supervises staff and volunteers, supports governance processes, and promotes the organization’s mission through communication, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
Role Description The Executive Director is a full-time, on-site position based in Kelowna, BC, responsible for the overall leadership and management of Central Okanagan Land Trust. The role includes developing and implementing strategic plans, overseeing conservation projects, and ensuring effective stewardship of protected properties. The Executive Director manages daily operations, including budgeting, financial oversight, policy development, and reporting to the Board of Directors. This position leads fundraising and donor relations, cultivates partnerships with community organizations and government agencies, and represents COLT at meetings, events, and public forums. The Executive Director also supervises staff and volunteers, supports governance processes, and promotes the organization’s mission through communication, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience in non-profit or public sector organizations, with proven ability to manage programs, budgets, and teams.
- Knowledge of land conservation, environmental stewardship, or related fields such as ecology, land use planning, or natural resource management.
- Strong skills in strategic planning, organizational development, and project management, including setting goals, tracking progress, and evaluating outcomes.
- Experience in fundraising and development, including cultivating donors, writing grant applications, and managing sponsorships or partnerships.
- Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse partners.
- Competence in governance and compliance, including working effectively with a Board of Directors and maintaining regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Solid financial management skills, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and interpreting financial statements.
- Proficiency with standard office software and digital tools for communication, data management, and documentation.
- Post-secondary education in environmental studies, business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, or a related discipline is an asset.
- Ability to work on-site in Kelowna, BC, and occasionally visit conservation properties, attend community events, and participate in field activities as needed.