Executive Director, Gundalow Company, Portsmouth, NH

Posted March 13, 2018

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic responsibility for Gundalow Company’s staff, crew, programs, fundraising, operations and execution of its mission. She or he will initially develop a deep knowledge of Gundalow Company’s core marine environmental and experiential education programs for school groups, the public, and River Rats Camp, as well as year-round operations, community collaborations, and business plan.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Senior management experience; track record of effectively leading and expanding a nonprofit organization with a similar or larger budget and staff; evidence of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth; Unwavering commitment to experiential/marine/environmental education programs; Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget; Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships; Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people; Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning; Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, visionary and self-directed.

Send resume with cover letter as a PDF file by April 15th 2018 to [email protected] addressed to “Gundalow Company Executive Director Search Committee.” Include contact information for at least three references.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Anticipated starting date July 15- August 1, 2018.