April 7, 2025
Position Basics Type: Full-time Reports to: Board of Trustees Manages: Chief Advancement Officer, Chief Conservation Officer, Controller, Operations Director, Chief Operations Officer & General Counsel Location: Charleston, SC Overview The President/CEO leads Lowcountry Land Trust, overseeing all operations and working closely with the Board and community stakeholders. This person must be passionate about land conservation, committed to excellence, and strategic about future growth. Key Responsibilities Leadership Develop and implement the Strategic Plan, including focused pursuit of land conservation opportunities Complete the "It Can't Wait Campaign" Oversee the Lowcountry Center for Conservation and Angel Oak Preserve Manage senior staff to execute plans and initiatives Ensure compliance with Land Trust Alliance requirements Develop and implement the annual budget Maintain high ethical standards Relationships Lead fundraising and marketing strategies Build relationships and connect with major donors, current and potential owners of easement properties, other conservation organizations, and staff. Engage with community partners Position Lowcountry Land Trust as a thought leader through media and communications Requirements Bachelor's degree 10+ years of progressive career experience in a conservation or related field Proven success in fundraising activities (or other means of maintaining financial stability) Fiscal management experience, including understanding of budgets and financial reports, necessary to ensure organizational stability Leadership experience and strong organizational skills Excellent communication abilities Residence in or willing to relocate to Lowcountry; local travel required Preferred Advanced degree or professional certification Executive experience in conservation or related fields Nonprofit leadership experience Real estate transactional experience Significant involvement in capital campaigns Board/community involvement experience Benefits $125,000 to $180,000 (with potential for bonuses) commensurate with experience Comprehensive health insurance (95% employer paid) Full dental, life, and disability coverage 403(b) retirement with up to 6% match toward retirement account Self-managed PTO and 11 paid holidays Paid Maternity/paternity leave Partial mobile phone reimbursement How to Apply Submit resume and cover letter to: Lowcountry Land Trust Search Committee c/o Sarah Evans Sprinkle sarah@ssphilanthropy.com (864) 314-9772 *More detailed Job Description may be found on the Lowcountry Land Trust web page Lowcountry Land Trust is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws that are applicable to equal employment. Click here for more information.