The West Virginia Land Trust (WVLT) is a nationally accredited statewide nonprofit that has permanently protected more than 62,000 acres of West Virginia’s forests, streams, drinking water sources, farms, historic and cultural lands, and places of deep community value since 1994.
WVLT enters this leadership transition from a position of strength. The organization has an experienced staff, engaged Board, strong financial foundation, meaningful partnerships, and an ambitious new strategic plan. Recent transformational projects reflect both the scale of WVLT’s conservation opportunity and the need for alignment of growth opportunities with near- and long-term capacity.
The next Executive Director will serve as WVLT’s chief executive, lead fundraiser, and primary external ambassador. Reporting to the Board of Directors, this leader will advance the organization’s mission and strategic plan; cultivate donors, foundations, public partners, landowners, community leaders, and conservation partners; and ensure WVLT has the resources, systems, and relationships required to sustain its growing statewide impact.
A central priority for the new Executive Director will be translating momentum into focused, sustainable execution. WVLT must continue to prioritize the highest-impact conservation opportunities, grow unrestricted and discretionary financial support, and build stronger operational infrastructure to keep pace with the organization’s growth.
The successful candidate will be a strategic, externally focused, relationship-driven leader who can balance ambition with discipline. Strong candidates will bring proven fundraising ability, sound organizational and financial judgment, experience building partnerships, and the skills to lead and support a talented staff through a period of stabilization and continued growth.
The salary range for this position annually is $130,000 – $175,000, commensurable with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes workers’ compensation and a retirement plan. WVLT observes 10 paid holidays each year and offers paid time off and sick leave.
Candidates are encouraged to confidentially submit a resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of introduction as soon as possible. For inquiries, please contact Cory King at cking@kittlemansearch.com.
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The West Virginia Land Trust (WVLT), a statewide non-profit land and water conservation organization, is seeking a full-time Director of Operations (DOO) to work from its Morgantown or Charleston office location. Reporting to the Executive Director, this critical role oversees internal operations, including Finance, HR, IT, and general administration. The Director is part of the senior management team and involved in strategic decision-making, joining a creative and committed team of professionals who focus on conserving West Virginia’s special places and on supporting a growing state conservation movement.
The Director of Operations leads and supports WVLT staff, currently based in three locations. The Director’s responsibilities are both strategic and operational. The DOO oversees and optimizes processes in functional areas including general administration, organizational finance, Board of Directors relations, fundraising and communication systems support, and operational aspects of land protection and stewardship. Strong leadership and management experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to implement best practices across the organization are priorities. The position requires excellent problem-solving skills, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment while responding effectively to the organization’s diverse needs.
This is a new role at a dynamic time for WVLT. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility in adapting the position to the needs of the organization, which has recently completed an ambitious Strategic Plan that envisions growth and expansion. The position may be structured as a hybrid role, with some remote work possible.
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Compensation: Salary from $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include retirement plan and generous paid time off.
WVLT is committed to diversity among its employees and in its hiring practices. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.