Executive Director
We’re Looking for You:
The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!
The position will be based in Pohnpei, in the Federated States of Micronesia, and will involve travel in the Pacific region and internationally for meetings and fundraising.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 7-10 years’ experience as a proven leader in the conservation arena, non-profit sector, advocacy, sustainable finance or related for-profit area, including demonstrated experience producing results and meeting program/department goals.
• Success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence. Proven managerial talent in budgeting, staffing, and performance management.
• Outstanding leadership and visionary qualities and ability to work effectively with and through others in a geographically dispersed environment.
• Proven technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.
• Politically savvy and a team player.
• Experience in finance desired.
• Experience in Micronesia preferred.
• Knowledge of Micronesian cultures and fluency in a Micronesian language(s) a plus.
What We Bring:
MCT is a world-class conservation trust, the smallest organization accredited by the Green Climate Fund and Adaptation Fund, managing over $30 million in assets. We offer a competitive, comprehensive salary and benefits package including health care benefits, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other life and work wellbeing benefits.