Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) seeks a visionary and inspiring President to lead the organization and serve as a spokesperson and advocate for conservation in the state of Connecticut. In addition to diversifying and deepening funding sources, the President will work with staff and the Boards on conservation and advocacy issues, promoting the work of CAS throughout the state, and building its reputation as a conservation leader. The President will drive the coordination of all initiatives and locations across CAS to increase organizational effectiveness. S/he will lead an executive management team, developing a performance culture among a group of diverse and talented individuals.

CAS conserves Connecticut’s environment through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state’s bird populations and habitats. Founded in 1898, CAS operates nature centers in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret, an EcoTravel office in Essex and an environmental advocacy program in Hartford. CAS manages 19 wildlife sanctuaries around the state, preserves over 2.600 acres of open space in Connecticut, and educates over 200,000 children and adults annually. The organization has been successful in three main efforts over the last year: growing and improving educational programming; increasing communications and outreach efforts; and building the fee-for-service conservation services business. The President will serve as a leader in building upon the momentum created in these three areas. S/he will also be an enthusiastic and effective fundraiser for the organization. The President will lead CAS in in the following areas: advocacy and knowledge dissemination driven by objective evidence, science-based education of children, and land management

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of CAS with responsibilities for managing the organization and the staff, engaging volunteers, members and supporters, and overseeing the financial and legal aspects. Ideal candidates will offer leadership and credibility in the conservation field and bring the ability to serve as a highly effective spokesperson for CAS with external and internal audiences. S/he will also be highly strategic and visionary, with the ability to conceive of, build support for, and implement strategies for increasing funding. The president is a voting member of the state-wide Board of Directors and works closely with the Board and its Executive Committee, as well as with the regional Boards connected to each nature center. The position is based in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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