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Loading... Executive Director Save Job Parklands Foundation Normal, Illinois Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type Permanent Salary $85,000•$95,000 per year Benefits Benefits package is included. Deadline Jun 30, 2026 Min. Experience 2•4 years Save Job Facebook Email Copy URL This is a new position for the Parklands Foundation. The Executive Director is to lead us to the next level in our new strategic plan. It would include all the roles and responsibilities of Executive Director to include leadership and governance, fundraising and development, operations and financial management, personal management, land, stewardship, and community outreach. For a full job description please visit the Parklands Foundation website and click on the Executive Director job opportunity link. How To Apply You can go directly to the careers page of Parklands Foundation by going to https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/careers/ Our jobs email is jobs@parklandsfoundation.org You can forward to this address, your résumé, and a cover letter, expressing your interest and availability. When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Admin & Leadership , General / Stewardship , Outdoor Recreation Tags Outreach Related Jobs Senior Habitat Specialist (Crew Lead) Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever Springfield Area, IL Job type :
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