EarthShare Texas Executive Director

Location: Texas (Hybrid – Headquarters in Austin, with periodic travel across Texas)
Reports to: Board of Directors

About Earth Share Texas
Earth Share Texas unites the voices of our member environmental organizations across Texas, empowering our community to protect and care for our natural resources. We work collaboratively to build connections, support, impactful initiatives, building connections, supporting impactful initiatives and driving forward the environmental movement in Texas. Join us and make a meaningful difference in our state!
Vision
A collaborative alliance of environmental organizations, public institutions, and businesses
conserving and sustaining a healthy environment for all Texans.
Mission
Through collaborative fundraising and partnership building, Earth Share Texas empowers
mission-driven members to pursue positive environmental and health impacts across the
Lone Star State for the benefit of all.
Earth Share Texas is committed to advancing equity in our work and community by fostering cultural
diversity, pluralistic values, and treating all people with dignity and respect. We currently represent
33 members throughout Texas. Each membership organization is an active leader in our work. Each
member organization, as a whole, represents diverse regions of the state. Each organization
addresses various issues throughout the Lone Star state.

Position Summary
Earth Share Texas seeks an experienced, dynamic, and visionary Executive Director with a strong
background in people operations, fundraising, and full lifecycle program management. The
Executive Director will lead the organization through its next phase of growth and impact, by
executing Earth Share Texas’ strategic plan, supervising staff, and driving development efforts. This
role requires a hands-on leader who can build relationships, grow programs, and manage internal
operations to align with our mission. This role requires frequent interactions, in-person, with staff in
the Austin office, and some travel throughout the state to meet with funders, partners, and
members.

Key Responsibilities
Board Governance and Strategic Leadership
? Guide the implementation of strategic planning with the board and stakeholders.
? Champion the organization’s vision and strategic priorities.
? Oversee full program lifecycle, from planning and implementation to evaluation.
? Strengthen existing programs and create new initiatives that advance the mission.
? Work with stakeholders to expand membership and services.
? Support capacity-building and impact among member organizations.
? Collaborate with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and strategic
oversight.
? Engage the board in fundraising, advocacy, and strategic initiatives.
Fundraising and Development
? Lead diverse fundraising strategies, including major gifts, corporate sponsor ships, foundation
grants, and workplace giving.
? Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and funders.
? Work with the board and staff to grow new and existing funding streams.
People Operations & Organizational Leadership
? Hire, supervise, and develop a collaborative and high-performing staff team.
? Establish clear performance expectations, coaching, and professional development pathways.
? Foster an inclusive, respectful, and mission-driven organizational culture.
? Manage the organization’s budget, ensuring financial accountability and sustainability.
? Align internal operations with strategic goals.

Advocacy and Partnerships
? Build and maintain strong relationships with member organizations, community leaders,
and other stakeholders.
? Represent Earth Share Texas as a spokesperson and ambassador, building the
organization’s visibility and reputation.
? Advocate for policies and initiatives that support environmental protection and
sustainability in Texas.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
? 7+ years working within the nonprofit sector, with proven leadership experience and a strong
background in people operations and organizational management.
? Demonstrated success in diverse fundraising strategies, including major gifts, partnerships, and
grant writing.
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