La Plata Open Space Conservancy (LPOSC) is a Durango-based nonprofit land trust serving La Plata County, Colorado and portions of five other southwest Colorado counties seeking applications for the Executive Director Position. Since 1992, LPOSC has partnered with approximately 180 landowners and local governments to permanently protect nearly 25,000 acres of land. LPOSC’s Mission is to permanently protect open lands that have significant agricultural, wildlife habitat, open space, recreational and/or historical/archaeological resources, for the benefit of the community and the general public. The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of LPOSC’s business operations including day to day functions, fundraising, and management of the organization. The Executive Director helps to facilitate conservation easements, functions as the primary spokesperson for LPOSC, ensures Land Trust Alliance (LTA) Standards and Practices and LPOSC policies are implemented or satisfied in all aspects of LPOSC’s operations.
Compensation: Starting competitive salary base of $90,000; to be negotiated dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Application closing date: 5/22/2024
Application web link: https://lposc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LPOSC_ED_04292024_Final.pdf
