Executive Director — Blue Hill Heritage Trust, Blue Hill Maine
About Blue Hill Heritage Trust:Blue Hill Heritage Trust (BHHT) is a nationally accredited, community-based land trust
dedicated to conserving the land, water, and wildlife habitat of Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula.
Since 1985, BHHT has protected over 13,000 acres—including farmlands, forests, shorelines,
and 56+ miles of public trails—to foster ecological health, local livelihoods, sustainability, and
strong community connections.
Role Overview
BHHT seeks a strategic and collaborative Executive Director to lead the organization into its
next chapter of conservation, community engagement, and organizational strength. Reporting to
the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees all strategic planning, fundraising,
operations, staff leadership, and community partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
● Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Board to implement organizational priorities, expand conservation impact, and adapt strategies to environmental and community needs.
● Fundraising & Donor Relations: Lead major individual, institutional, and grant-based fundraising initiatives to secure sustainable funding for acquisitions and operations.
● Operations & Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, risk management, and long-term financial health to ensure strong operational governance.
● Team & Organizational Culture: Lead and empower staff through delegation, development, and accountability, fostering a collaborative culture.
● Community & Partner Engagement: Act as a visible, approachable, trusted ambassador to residents, municipalities, commercial landholders, farmers, regional land trusts, and Wabanaki tribal nations.
Required Qualifications
● Executive Leadership: 7–10+ years of senior management experience in a nonprofit setting preferred, with direct staff supervision and board partnership.
● Fundraising Success: Proven record of accomplishment in major donor stewardship, capital campaigns, and institutional grants.
● Financial Acumen: Strong capability in fiscal management, budgeting, and strategic resource allocation.
● Communication & Advocacy: Excellent public speaking, writing, and relationship-building skills across diverse local stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
● Background in land conservation, environmental advocacy, or place-based community work.
● Experience leading nonprofits through growth phases, capital campaigns, or executive transitions.
● Deep understanding of rural community dynamics, working lands, and Maine conservation priorities.
● Undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental sciences or related field.
● Ability to thrive through all seasons of rural Maine life.
● Demonstrated personal connection to the natural world, whether through foraging, hunting, outdoor recreation, or simply an appreciation for nature.
Additional Information
Compensation: $95,000 – $115,000. Satisfaction of contributing to a great cause as part of a medium sized but ambitious community-based organization.
Benefits: 13 paid holidays annually; 15 days of vacation/yr; 12 personal days/yr; health stipend, and retirement contribution after 1 yr of service.
Schedule: Regular 40-hour per week work schedule. Some weekend and evening hours may be required (weekly scheduling will be accommodated for this time).
To Apply: Please email a resume, cover letter & references to EDsearch@bluehillheritagetrust.org by November 13, 2026. Please put your first and last name in the email subject line.
Please Consider Volunteering with BHHT
Have some free time or need an excuse to get outdoors? Consider contacting us about volunteer opportunities at BHHT.
Blue Hill Heritage Trust provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blue Hill Heritage Trust complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Blue Hill Heritage Trust expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blue Hill Heritage Trust’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.