Executive Director

Executive Director

Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) seeks a dynamic and strategic Executive Director to lead one of Maine’s premier land trusts. Following a successful capital campaign and strategic planning process that have strengthened FBC’s financial position and expanded its impact, the organization is poised for thoughtful growth and even deeper community engagement. The next Executive Director will build on this momentum—guiding FBC to advance its mission while sustaining the trust, partnerships, and stewardship that define its work.

Frenchman Bay Conservancy is a nationally accredited nonprofit land trust dedicated to conserving and stewarding the distinctive landscapes, ecosystems, and working lands of Downeast Maine. Since its founding in 1987, FBC has protected more than 25,000 acres across eastern Hancock County, including forests, wetlands, shorelines, and working waterfronts. Through conservation, stewardship, and community engagement, FBC works to ensure these lands and waters support both ecological health and local livelihoods, fostering lasting connections between people and place.

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the strategic, operational, and public-facing leader of Frenchman Bay Conservancy. Responsible for guiding the organization through its next phase of growth while maintaining its strong community foundation, the ED will work in close partnership with the Board of Directors to translate strategic priorities into action, ensure financial strength, and lead a high-performing, collaborative team. The ED is also the primary ambassador for FBC—cultivating relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders—while balancing organizational growth with mission integrity, long-term stewardship, and deep community trust.

This role requires a balance of big-picture vision and day-to-day leadership: steering fundraising and donor relationships, strengthening financial and operational rigor, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture that empowers staff while connecting their work to board governance and community impact. The role is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate leader, committed to conservation in rural Maine to create lasting impact on the region, its people and environment.

Location: Hancock, Maine US

Salary: $100,000-$115,000

Benefits: FBC offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision and retirement with generous employer contributions; paid time off including three weeks of vacation, a one week office closure, and 15 paid holidays; a flexible and creative work environment combining in-office and remote work days; and ongoing professional development support.

• Partner with the Board and senior staff to implement FBC’s strategic plan, set organizational priorities, and evaluate progress
• Balance organizational growth with mission alignment, community needs, and long-term sustainability
• Provide clear, forward-looking leadership that integrates diverse perspectives into actionable plans

• Oversee major fundraising efforts, including principal and major six-figure and higher gifts, foundations, and public funding
• Serve as an ambassador for FBC, strengthening relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders
• Build and sustain FBC’s reputation as a trusted, collaborative conservation leader

• Ensure strong financial stewardship, including budgeting, reporting, cash flow and long-term financial planning
• Oversee organizational operations, compliance, and risk management
• Maintain the systems and discipline needed to support a growing and complex organization

• Lead, support, and develop a high-performing staff, including a strong senior leadership team
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
• Connect and align staff and board to ensure clarity, accountability, and shared purpose

• Maintain a strong, transparent partnership with the Board and Board leadership
• Support board…