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Salary– DOE

The Position
The Executive Director of the Hoosier Environmental Council directs and oversees all organization
functions under the policies established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible
for providing leadership in implementing HEC’s mission. The Executive Director supports the Board in
defining and articulating HEC’s activities and strategies. The Executive Director leads the staff in
developing and carrying out a program of work to achieve organizational goals. The Executive Director is
responsible for representing HEC in the community as its primary spokesperson and building community
support for the organization and its programs.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities include:

Works with Board and staff to articulate and implement HEC’s mission: assists and guides the
Board in developing a clear, shared vision for the future of the organization; builds
understanding around the current mission; develops appropriate strategies to advance that
mission; works with the Board and appropriate staff to develop HEC’s strategic plan; is
responsible for the organizational implementation of the strategic plan; leads the staff in
developing and implementing work plans to accomplish the organization’s programmatic,
conservation and financial goals.

Provides a strong public presence for HEC: acts as lead spokesperson for HEC and, as such, must
be a confident and articulate public speaker who can convey HEC’s work and programs to a
broad array of audiences; represents HEC in appropriate local, regional and national forums;
Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) Executive Director Position

seeks partnerships and collaboration through government and community involvement;
vigilantly protects HEC’s reputation for integrity and quality.

Develops and implements fundraising and financial development strategies: works with the
Board and Director of Development to assess the current and future financial resources needed
to realize HEC’s mission; seeks to preserve the fiscal integrity of HEC by operating within a
Board-approved annual budget; ensures maximum resource utilization and maintenance of the
organization in a positive financial position; serves as the lead fundraiser for HEC and solicits
major gifts; oversees HEC fundraising programs and activities, with a focus on expanding funding
sources as well as maintaining relationships with current donors; plays a key role in planning
fundraising strategies; works with staff, donors and Board members to secure adequate income
and develop strong personal commitments from those who have an interest in HEC’s work.

Leads and maintains strong organization: oversees all personnel management issues; selects and
supports qualified staff; maintains strong personnel and organizational policies; sets high
standards of quality for all HEC programs, services and operations; delegates responsibility for
managing and supervising various programs, activities and functions to staff as appropriate;
confers regularly with senior staff to plan, coordinate and evaluate HEC’s program and activities,
assists with unusual or complex transactions or situations and resolves various problems that
may arise.

Provides support and training to maximize the effectiveness of the Board of Directors:
participates in Board recruitment and orientation; develops and maintains a strong working
relationship with Board members; works in a collaborative manner to facilitate and coordinate
the work of all HEC committees; develops dynamic systems for sharing information with Board
leadership; employs appropriate systems for dialogue and communication between Board and
staff to ensure that the Board is kept abreast of all relevant organizational activities.

The Profile
The Hoosier Environmental Council seeks an accomplished leader who demonstrates a keen
understanding of and passion for the organization’s unique mission. This person must be ready to join
with the Board and staff to lead HEC in pursuing new strategic goals in a sustainable economy,
environmental health and justice and land and water protection. The individual must demonstrate a
proven ability in strategic leadership, fundraising, program management and oversight, collaborative
ventures and constituency building. A creative thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit is highly desired.
The ideal candidate will have a background that includes a high-level of strategic
conservation/environmental leadership and management combined with a sophisticated understanding
of relationship-driven philanthropy, partnership and constituent management. Proven success in raising
significant resources from individuals, foundations, corporations and public entities on behalf of the
mission and organization is desirable. The preferred candidate will not only have to be a strategic leader
but will understand the mechanics of a small nonprofit with limited resources. By staying up to date with
effective tactics for reaching environmental goals, particularly through engaging with other state
environmental councils, the leader will help better position HEC within the state of Indiana.
Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) Executive Director Position

The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Board,
staff, environmental advocates and policy leaders, governmental officials, donors and other key
stakeholders. The Executive Director must be able to articulate the mission of HEC to a variety of
constituents and maintain effective and efficient external communication. This individual must be
confident, thoughtful and have the appropriate skills and presence to work in effectively, collegial and
collaborative manner across the state and region.
The ideal candidate will be a strong and effective leader and a strong listener with an inclusive, team-
oriented management style that inspires, empowers, motivates and develops staff. The candidate will
also have a keen ability to establish and maintain a productive and positive organizational culture with
all stakeholders (i.e., staff, board, donors, members and partners). A genuine and authentic connection
to nature and the outdoors is required.
Candidates with executive-level achievement in conservation, environmental education, advocacy,
policy, law and related fields are encouraged to apply. Non-profit management experience is desired but
not required.