Career Opportunity | Montana Association of Land Trusts

Executive Director

The Montana Association of Land Trusts (MALT) seeks an exceptional Executive Director to lead and serve Montana’s coalition of land trusts and affiliate members.

At a time when Montana is rapidly changing, MALT and its members are working with willing landowners to conserve open landscapes, sustain family farms and ranches, protect clean water and wildlife habitat, and preserve the qualities that make Montana the “Last Best Place.”

The Executive Director will lead MALT’s strategic priorities, strengthen the organization and its statewide coalition, advance conservation policy and funding, and help build the capacity of member organizations. As MALT’s public face, the Executive Director will cultivate strong relationships with members, partners, donors, government agencies, elected officials, and other stakeholders.

Position Overview

Position: Executive Director
Location: Remote within Montana
Salary: $110,000–$125,000
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement match, and vacation leave
Travel: Regular travel to Helena during the state legislative session, as well as occasional regional, statewide, and national travel

Shared office space with a MALT partner organization may be available.

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Director will:

Serve as MALT’s voice on state conservation policy and coordinate with partners on federal policy matters
Represent MALT publicly and communicate the value of voluntary private land conservation
Strengthen relationships among MALT’s members and convene opportunities for collaboration, learning, and coalition building
Develop productive partnerships with nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, elected officials, and other stakeholders
Build relationships with foundations, government funders, and individual donors while pursuing grants and other funding opportunities
Work with MALT’s Board of Directors and fiscal sponsor to prepare and manage the annual budget and administer grant contracts
Support effective Board meetings, development, recruitment, orientation, and training
Supervise staff, lobbyists, and other contractors
Guide member and external communications
Plan and facilitate MALT’s annual member meeting

Candidate Profile

MALT is seeking a collaborative, inclusive, and strategic leader who can bring diverse viewpoints together and build durable relationships across Montana’s conservation community and political spectrum.

Successful candidates will bring:

At least three years of senior management experience
Experience developing and executing organizational or departmental strategy
A sincere commitment to MALT’s mission and vision
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
Experience developing alliances and partnerships
Familiarity with private land conservation issues in Montana
The ability to work effectively with funders, partners, public officials, and multiple constituencies
Sound judgment, integrity, diplomacy, and the ability to establish organizational priorities
The ability to communicate MALT’s work in a compelling and authentic way

Experience supervising staff or contractors is highly preferred. Additional experience in nonprofit leadership, private land conservation, fundraising, fiscal management, public policy, Board relations, advocacy, or group facilitation is beneficial.

About MALT

The Montana Association of Land Trusts is a coalition of 12 member organizations committed to voluntary, landowner-driven conservation and the exercise of private property rights.

MALT convenes, coordinates, and serves as the voice of Montana’s land trusts. The organization advances effective conservation policy, supports member capacity, and communicates the value of private land conservation throughout the state.