Executive Director

Assateague Coastal Trust is currently seeking a person to become the Executive Director of Assateague Coastal Trust, who identifies him, her, their self as a passionate advocate for the Mission and Vision of Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT.) We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and visionary leader who is passionate about clean water advocacy, and eager to build on the successes of one of the olde

For over 50 years ACT has been and continues to be a fearless advocate for our diverse communities and ecosystems. Our board, staff, volunteers and partners are collaborative, adaptive, bold, and results driven. 

We envision a future where our coastal waters and natural areas are clean, valued and protected by the people who live, work and play in the coastal watershed. Working arm in arm with diverse community partners, we protect and defend the health of Delmarva’s coastal waters through advocacy, education, science and the enforcement of just and equitable clean water laws.

We believe every community in our watershed has both a right to clean water and an equitable seat at the table to protect that right.

We work in collaboration with community partners as a way to engage communities in protecting these rights, thereby reducing environmental harms for all who live or visit the watershed. Collaboration with community partners is a way to engage communities.  It is also a way to amplify the voices of those community members who may not have the resources or the ability to speak independently.

ACT is the licensed program of WATERKEEPER Alliance since 2002 and hosts the Waterkeeper for our coastal watershed, the Assateague COASTKEEPER. The Assateague Coastkeeper is the lead voice for environmental advocacy within our organization and is guided by the 14 Waterkeeper Quality Standards of Waterkeeper Alliance.

ACT is offering the opportunity for a visionary and strategic leader with the skills and desire to build meaningful partnerships in the community, work with donors and funders to build a fiscal future for ACT, and help staff to sharpen their skills. As Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to build on the successes of an effective environmental organization while nurturing its growth potential and have the satisfaction of knowing you and the ACT team are doing good things for our environment and our community.

ACT is seeking an individual who identifies him, her, their self as a passionate advocate for the Mission and Vision of Assateague Coastal Trust and who will bring a spirit of collaboration and community involvement to the organization, will build on the solid foundation already in place, and help lead ACT into the next fifty years.

Learn more about Assateague Coastal Trust HERE.

The Executive Director will be Responsible for:

• Collaborate with a board often to set vision, policy, and strategy for the organization
• Create a fundraising development plan and establish short/long-range goals to expand the donor base by harnessing the abilities and interests of donors, funders, local businesses, and diverse community leaders
• Work collaboratively and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders to imagine possibilities, solve problems, innovate, set goals and expectations to shape the future, and ensure the organization's ongoing health
• Lead and support a team to meet expectations, goals, and strategic outcomes
• Work with staff to produce a twice-yearly printed newsletter to be mailed
• Work with staff to produce several annual fundraising activities
• Ensure the organization's long-term financial health by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial information, systems, policies, and procedures​

Read the FULL job description HERE.

Salary ranges between $60,000 to $70,000/year. Health benefit plan. Flexible vacation/leave/work policies. Assistance with moving costs if applicable.

Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you! We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate using an intentional equity lens.

ACT's team of employees is the heart of our mission. We aim to create and sustain a workforce that reflects the communities we strive to protect in our fight for clean water and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply to join our team!  

How to apply:

Read the FULL job description HERE.​

To apply, please combine the following items into a SINGLE PDF document: a resume, a cover letter introducing yourself, and a list of three references. 

Please send this PDF as an attachment in an email to ‘nicole@actforbays.org', noting "ACT Executive Director" in the subject line.

Position open until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.