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Job Announcement
Executive Director
Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust

The Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust (HCLT, a 501(c)(3) organization) was founded in
1909 to conserve and protects wild lands in Macon and Jackson Counties in western
North Carolina. Currently HCLT oversees more than 3,000 acres of conserved land,
with an annual budget of approximately $427,000.
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HCLT’s long-time Executive Director will retire in mid-2023 and we are seeking his
replacement. The Executive Director is responsible for execution of strategic plans,
donor education and development, land acquisition and stewardship, staff management,
and office administration. The Director should embrace servant-leadership and will work
closely with an involved Board of Directors and experienced staff. The full-time position
includes benefits, and the salary will be commensurate with experience and comparable
with non-profit executive director positions in the region.
Applications must be received by February 15, 2023. Start date May 1, 2023.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors. In addition to the
Executive Director, HCLT staff include three full-time and two seasonal staff. At a
minimum the successful candidate must demonstrate an appreciation for and curiosity
about natural resources, and superior organizational skills. He or she should have
experience with successful non-profits. Experience with other land trusts or other
environmental non-profits is not required but would be helpful.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Capacity to excel at influencing and leading the staff and the organization
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work well with board, staff, the
community and media
• High executive functionality
• Nature-oriented
• Energetic, curious, and social
• Passion for the mission and programs of HCLT
• Experience in program planning and execution
• Donor support and fundraising capabilities
• Age-appropriate education programming
• Fiscal and operational management
• Environmental, property, and/or fiscal regulations

TO APPLY
Please send introductory letter and resume to:
Carlton King, President
HCLT
P.O. Box 1703
Highlands, NC 28741
Or email to
personnel@hcltnc.org

HCLT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all
facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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