Executive Director - Local Corps Collective

This position is employed by Local Corps Collective. For full scope of services, please visit: https://www.corpscollective.org/newsroom

The Local Corps Collective (LCC) seeks an experienced and collaborative professional to provide Executive Director services on an independent contractor basis. This role offers an opportunity to advance LCC’s mission through strategic leadership, fund development, program and project oversight, and organizational coordination. The selected contractor will play a key role in strengthening LCC’s organizational capacity, expanding partnerships and funding opportunities, and supporting the collective success and long-term sustainability of its member local corps.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Director will help shape a shared vision for the local corps movement and identify new avenues to better serve Corpsmembers through innovative statewide programs, partnerships, and funding sources. Working with the Executive Board Committee and member local corps, the selected candidate will translate priorities into coordinated action and measurable progress.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fund development strategy and pursue public and private funding opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate LCC meetings, support Board decision making, and coordinate priorities across member local corps.
• Oversee grants and projects, support affinity groups and special committees, and strengthen relationships with funders and external partners.
• Coordinate communications and oversee financial and administrative activities within established policies and delegated authority.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will bring demonstrated nonprofit or collaborative leadership experience, a record of securing broad-based funding streams, managing grants, strong financial and administrative judgment, and the ability to build trust across organizations. Experience with conservation corps, workforce development, youth development, or natural resources programs is preferred.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACT DETAILS

This is an independent contractor engagement with compensation ranging from $75–$80 per hour. The contract duration, anticipated level of effort, start date, and work arrangements will be mutually agreed upon and outlined in the final scope of work: https://www.corpscollective.org/newsroom. The engagement will require participation in virtual and in-person meetings, as well as relevant stakeholder meetings and events, as necessary to fulfill the scope of services.