Job Opening: Executive Director

Job Opening: Executive Director

The Chocorua Lake Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust formed in 1968 dedicated to protecting the natural beauty of the Chocorua Lake Basin and providing public access for present and future visitors.

The Chocorua Lake Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust organization, seeks an experienced,  enthusiastic, and motivated individual for the position of Executive Director.  

This position will be the organization’s first Executive Director in our 53-year history.

This is a full-time, salaried position based in Chocorua, New Hampshire. The Executive Director (ED) leads the staff and supports the Board in advancing our mission to protect the scenic and natural resources of the Chocorua Lake Basin and surrounding area for future generations through conservation practices, land protection, easements, maintenance of lands for public access, and the development of a community of support.

The Chocorua Lake Conservancy was founded in 1968 to protect the natural beauty of the  Chocorua Lake Basin and provide convenient, attractive public access for visitors and nearby residents to Chocorua Lake and trails on nearby conservation lands. Today, the CLC which owns  or manages almost 1,000 acres of conservation land across 17 properties and protects 3,000 additional acres of land through perpetual conservation covenants and easements on over 100 properties. To learn more about the CLC, please visit www.chocorualake.org. 

This is an equal opportunity, full-time, exempt position. Flexible schedule required with occasional weekend and evening events. 

How to Apply 

Early applications are strongly recommended. The position is open until filled.  

Applicants should submit by Friday, January 28, 2022: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) a  list of three references (preferably in a single PDF attachment) to Penny Wheeler-Abbott,  at pwheelerabbott@chocorualake.org with the subject line: “Executive Director”.  

References will not be contacted unless you are selected for a final interview. No phone calls, please.

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Banner image: Chocorua Lake and Mount Chocorua. Photo: Juno Lamb