President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

National Parks Conservation Association (NPC A) is being assisted in this important recruitment by Spencer Stuart. If you wish to confidentially submit application materials or nominate someone for this role, please email NPCACEO@SpencerStuart.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPCA is responsible for leading America’s foremost voice for national parks and championing their protection, enhancement, and relevance for present and future generations. This leader will set and execute a bold vision that centers NPCA’s mission, values, and strategic priorities, ensuring parks thrive.

The President & CEO will galvanize staff, board, and volunteers around a focused set of priorities, fostering a culture in line with NPCA’s values of commitment, inclusion, integrity, and respect. They will cultivate authentic partnerships with diverse communities, Tribal Nations, government agencies, donors, and grassroots advocates, expanding NPCA’s reach and impact. Upon the culmination of NPCA’s strategic plan in 2026, the President & CEO will develop and implement the next strategic plan, which will build on NPCA’s legacy and respond to emerging challenges with nonpartisan, advocacy driven solutions.

The President & CEO will operate out of NPCA’s Washington D.C. headquarters.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to : Board of Trustees

Direct Reports :

• Chief Operating Officer
• Senior Vice President of Communications
• Vice President of Development
• Vice President of Human Resources
• Senior Director of Board Relations
• Senior Director to the President and CEO

These senior leadership positions currently report to the Chief Operating Officer :

Other key relationships

DESIRED OUTCOMES

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Mission Alignment

An authentic and deep love of our national parks and personal commitment to the mission of conservation and restoration. Able to advocate effectively at the personal and legislative level on behalf of the NPCA, across partisan lines, in the best interest of protecting and enhancing America’s National Park System.

Significant Leadership Experience

Executive-level experience with a demonstrated ability to communicate transparently, collaborate, and ultimately make decisions and move an organization forward. Tested and superb financial and operational skills, preferably in a setting of comparable complexity and scale.

External Presence and Public Voice

Comfort serving as the external spokesperson, advocate, and ambassador for NPCA, with the ability to communicate inspirationally and effectively across an array of stakeholders : staff, lawmakers, external partners, funders.

Demonstrated Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Champions and proactively advances NPCA’s core values while engaging in a manner respectful of all people. Recognizes that different parks and regions have different conservational needs, but all deserve preservation and protection.

Proven Fundraising Experience

A strategic thinker and relationship-builder with demonstrated experience raising money from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government.

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Strategic Leadership

Advocacy, Brand Building, and Resource Development

Leading People

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

TARGET COMPENSATION

The base salary for this position is anticipated to be in the range of $400,000 to $500,000. The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. NPCA also offers a generous benefits package to all employees.

APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS

The National Parks Conservation Association is being assisted in this important recruitment by Spencer Stuart. If you wish to confidentially submit application materials or nominate someone for this role, please email NPCACEO@SpencerStuart.com

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is an equal opportunity employer. NPCA does not discriminate in its hiring practices, promotion practices, separation or any other employment action or term or condition of employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or civil union status, political affiliation, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

In carrying out its commitment to equal employment opportunity, NPCA will make reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job. Candidates and employees requiring reasonable accommodations are to consult with HR.

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