Chief Executive Officer

Loading... Chief Executive Officer Save Job Jax Riverfront Alliance Jacksonville, Florida Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type Permanent Salary $190,000

• $250,000 per year Min.

Experience 5+ years Save Job Facebook Email Copy URL Chief Executive Officer Reporting to the Board of Directors Jacksonville, FL The Jax Riverfront Alliance (JRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to stewarding a bold vision for Downtown Jacksonville's riverfront through the implementation, activation, and enhancement of a world-class system of parks and public spaces. The founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jax Riverfront Alliance will build an innovative, collaborative, and sustainable organization that leverages substantial investment in premier parks and greenspaces to reshape and reinvigorate Jacksonville's downtown for generations to come. The founding CEO of the Jax Riverfront Alliance will have a rare opportunity to oversee the creation of a public-private parks partnership that is ambitious in its objectives, broadly supported in its aims, and unconstrained by past precedent. The CEO will be responsible for establishing and executing JRA's strategic vision; building a high-capacity team; strengthening JRA's relationship with elected officials, municipal agencies, community organizations, partners, and developers; and galvanizing support from residents, businesses, and donors for the organization's goals. With a premium on building trust in both the organization and the public-private partnership construct, the CEO will look to accumulate early wins to establish proof of concept and communicate the organization's value proposition while adopting a long-term perspective on the transformational role that creatively programmed and well-maintained public spaces can play in creating community, generating economic activity, and enhancing quality of life. The Jax Riverfront Alliance seeks an experienced and entrepreneurial leader with a demonstrated passion for parks and proven track record of operating, activating, and sustaining world-class public spaces to serve as the organization's founding Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will possess significant leadership experience in the public-private parks partnership realm and will have an aptitude for operating, programming, activating, and maintaining public spaces that foster community, contribute to health and wellbeing, and generate economic activity. The successful candidate will operate with the highest standards of integrity and demonstrate a balance of business savvy with a commitment to responsible, people-focused management. JRA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $190,000

• 250,000 on an annual basis and will be commensurable with experience.

Health, retirement, PTO, and other benefits are available. Kittleman & Associates is leading this search on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Jax Riverfront Alliance. If you want to play a key role in this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for the JRA's purpose, mission, core values and beliefs, and demonstrate your organizational impact in current or prior roles. To apply through our online portal, please click https://apptrkr.com/7276722. For best consideration, please kindly apply by July 31, 2026. How To Apply To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/7276722 When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Admin & Leadership , Outdoor Recreation Related Jobs Chief Executive Officer Wildpath LLC Tampa, FL Job type :

Permanent Salary :

The annual base salary for this role is expected to range from $250,000 to $300,000, commensurate with experience. Min.

Experience :

5+ years 5 days ago Assistant Professor of Marine Science, Tenure-track Eckerd College St. Petersburg, FL Job type : Faculty /

Postdoc Salary :

$68,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 14 days ago Events Associate, Hawai'i The Nature Conservancy Remote, HI Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$75,650

• $83,385 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 12 days ago Mitigation Manager of Conservation Programs Ducks Unlimited Dexter, MI Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$80,000

• $100,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 17, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 5 days ago Chief Programs Officer Western Landowners Alliance Denver, CO Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$115,000

• $140,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 16 days ago Master of Natural Resources Virginia Tech Online & Hybrid Earn your Master's while balancing work and life. Flexible online and hybrid options offer valuable credentials and in-demand skills. Career coaching available to all students. Sponsored Development Officer American Bird Conservancy Remote; office space available in Washington, D.C. or Marshall, VA, Remote Job type :

Permanent Salary :

Estimated at $88,380

• $98,200
• ; Based on experience

Deadline :

Jul 10, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 8 days ago Vice President Spitfire Strategies Remote, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$145,000

• $160,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 23 days ago Strategic Communications Lead Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$56,179

• $95,594 per year

Deadline :

Jul 23, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 12 days ago Executive Director Davidson Lands Conservancy Davidson, NC Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$70,000

• $90,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 10, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 13 days ago Horticulture Senior Coordinator California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$31.51

• $33.

96 per hour

Deadline :

Jul 05, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 26 days ago Master's Degree in Environmental Education and Science Communication University of Idaho McCall, ID This 10.5-month residency allows you to earn your Master's degree, make a difference teaching at the McCall Outdoor Science School, and find your place in our alumni network. Scholarships available. Sponsored Executive Director Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Ojai, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$160,000

• $195,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years Today Executive Director Columbia Land Trust Vancouver, WA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$195,000

• $215,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 16 days ago Contract and Compliance Specialist American Bird Conservancy Remote, Remote Job type :

Permanent Salary :

Estimated at $81,270

• $90,300
• ; Based on experience

Deadline :

Jul 11, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 7 days ago Executive Director Flow Water Advocates Traverse City, MI Job type :

Permanent Salary :

The minimum starting salary for this position is $150,000 annually, with final compensation based upon the hired candidate's location, qualifications, background, and experience. Min.

Experience :

5+ years 20 days ago Executive Director Friends of Tryon Creek Portland, OR Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$110,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 13, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 23 days ago Forest Health Operations Manager Whitebark Institute Mammoth Lakes, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$95,000

• $115,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 07, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 21 days ago Director of Development Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation Bozeman, MT Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$100,000

• $123,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 05, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 14 days ago Director of Government Relations Lake George Association Lake George, NY Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$90,000

• $110,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 19 days ago Amazon.ia Program Manager Partner Institution TBD Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru, Other Job type :

Permanent Salary :

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Deadline :

Jul 05, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 5 days ago Administrative and CRM Manager Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation Lompoc, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$28

• $30 per hour Min.

Experience :

5+ years 5 days ago Executive Director Coastal Conservation Association of California Remote, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$140,000

• $160,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 31, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 12 days ago Communications & Engagement Director Land Trust for Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$125,000

• $165,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 12 days ago Senior Director of Development National Park Trust Rockville, MD Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$125,000

• $150,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 17, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 13 days ago Land Stewardship Manager Willowsford Conservancy Aldie, VA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

75,000-85,000 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 20 days ago Development Officer American Bird Conservancy Remote, Remote Job type :

Permanent Salary :

Estimated at $88,380

• $98,200
• ; Based on experience

Deadline :

Jul 17, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 7 days ago Marketing and Engagement Director Bay Area Ridge Trail Council Berkeley, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$105,000

• $120,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 31, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 5 days ago County Coordinator San Benito Fire Safe Council Hollister, CA Job type :

Temporary Salary :

$60

• $70 per hour

Deadline :

Jul 10, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 5 days ago Conservation Project Manager Solano Resource Conservation District Dixon, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$76,082

• $95,103 per year

Deadline :

Jul 19, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 14 days ago Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) NCRM, Inc. Ukiah, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$80,000

• $130,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 8 days ago Executive Director WildCare San Rafael, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$200,000

• $220,000 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 13 days ago Executive Director Appalachian Carbon Exchange Chattanooga, TN Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$110,000 base minimum. Salary commensurate with experience.

Deadline :

Jul 08, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years Yesterday Restoration Program Manager Solano Resource Conservation District Dixon, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$96,687

• $114,708 per year

Deadline :

Jul 26, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 7 days ago Lead Research Biologist/Future Leadership Position For Org. Owl Research Institute Charlo, MT Job type :

Permanent Salary :

Salary is commensurate with experience in both field research and administration Min.

Experience :

5+ years 22 days ago Statewide Wolf Specialist

• Fish & Wildlife Biologist 4
• Permanent
• 2026-04631 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Ellensburg, WA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$5,928

• $7,973 per month

Deadline :

Jul 30, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years Today Field Studies Lead Instructor Wildlands Studies Varies, Other Job type : Faculty /

Postdoc Salary :

Competitive compensation paid on a per student enrollment basis Min.

Experience :

5+ years 22 days ago Regional Manager, West Forest Stewardship Council US Remote, Remote Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$90,000

• $110,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 03, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 15 days ago Senior Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office Earthjustice Denver, CO Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$155,800

• $200,500 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 6 days ago Staff Attorney Southeast Alaska Conservation Council Juneau, AK Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$78,000

• $115,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 27, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years Yesterday Habitat Restoration Services Manager Santa Ana Watershed Association Riverside, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$57.21

• $73.

23 per hour Min.

Experience :

5+ years 21 days ago Ecological Forester + Certification Coordinator The Nature Conservancy Atlanta, GA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$59,400

• $75,650 per year Min.

Experience :

5+ years 12 days ago Senior Director of Advocacy Natural Resources Council of Maine Augusta, ME Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$98,000

• $130,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 23, 2026 Min.

Experience :

5+ years 7 days ago Statewide Natural Resources Specialist, Extension University of Nevada, Reno Extension Winnemucca, NV Job type :

Permanent Salary :

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty Min.

Experience :

5+ years 12 days ago TerraCorps AmeriCorps Service Member TerraCorps Providence, RI Job type :

AmeriCorps Salary :

$27,750 per year

Deadline :

Aug 07, 2026 Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 8 days ago Predator Control Specialist Hallux Ecosystem Restoration LLC Lihue, HI Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$56,000

• $58,000 per year Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years 28 days ago Wildlife Educator The Nature Company Brooklyn, NY Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$45,000 Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 72 days ago Finance and Operations Manager Potomac Conservancy Bethesda, MD Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$55,000

• $60,000 per year

Deadline :

Jul 29, 2026 Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years Yesterday Ecological Garden Assistant Wisconsin Conservation Corps La Crosse, WI Job type :

AmeriCorps Salary :

$585 per week

Deadline :

Jul 18, 2026 Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year Today Community Engagement Specialist North Olympic Salmon Coalition Port Townsed, WA Job type :

AmeriCorps Salary :

$2,438 per month

Deadline :

Jul 20, 2026 Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 15 days ago Clean Team Member Russian Riverkeeper Healdsburg, CA Job type :

Temporary Salary :

$25 per hour

Deadline :

Jul 01, 2026 Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 27 days ago Preserve Manager
• Northern California Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) Sacramento/Davis area, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$68,640

• $78,640 per year Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years 27 days ago Education Coordinator NatureBridge Sausalito, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$19.37 per hour Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years 27 days ago Black Bear Educator Intern American Bear Association Orr, MN Job type :

Paid Internship Salary :

$50

• $75 per week

Deadline :

Jul 20, 2026 Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 6 days ago Project Manager Mosaic Ecology Cornelius, OR Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$68,000

• $82,000 per year Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years 22 days ago Education & Program Coordinator Washakie County Conservation District Worland, WY Job type :

Permanent Salary :

Dependent upon experience, starts at $20/hr

Deadline :

Jul 12, 2026 Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years 16 days ago Field Coordinator
• South District Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa Rochester, MN Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$21 per hour

Deadline :

Jul 21, 2026 Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years Today Outdoor Education Instructor, School Year High Trails Outdoor Science School Angelus Oaks, CA Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$110

• $220 per day Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 12 days ago Outdoor Education Field Instructor Camp Nuhop Perrysville, OH Job type :

Temporary Salary :

$500 per week Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 29 days ago Director of Extension Fire Program and Asst/Assoc Professor Oregon State University College of Forestry Statewide, OR Job type :

Permanent Salary :

$94,000

• $130,000 per year

Deadline :

Sep 14, 2026 Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 2 days ago Coastal 4-H Environmental Educator Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island Tybee Island, GA Job type :

Temporary Salary :

$14 per hour Min.

Experience :

2

• 4 years 14 days ago Fall Outdoor Educator The Ecology School Saco, ME Job type :

Temporary Salary :

$450 per week Min.

Experience :

0

• 1 year 21 days ago