Executive Director

Executive Director

National Speleological Society

Huntsville, Alabama (Hybrid Position)

The Moran Company (www.morancompany.com) is pleased to partner with the National Speleological Society (NSS) to recruit the organization's first Executive Director. Founded in 1941, the National Speleological Society (NSS) (caves.org) is the largest membership organization dedicated to caves & caving. Composed of over 8,000 members and 250+ local chapters—known as grottos—the NSS connects cavers so they can explore, study and conserve caves worldwide. The NSS is a strong organization financially with an annual budget of approximately $1 million. It organizes an annual weeklong convention that brings together cavers from all over the world, as well as regional events. The NSS owns 19 cave preserves and manages 4 preserves owned by others. It has a strong commitment to the conservation of underground environments and to advancing science about caves and karst.

The NSS promotes responsible cave exploration and fellowship among those interested in caves. For more information, visit the NSS website at Caves.org.

After more than eight decades of existence, the NSS board and members are excited to seek the organization's first Executive Director.

The Executive Director will oversee all operations of the organization and be responsible for managing and supporting the Division Heads in Communications, Education & Training, Conservation & Science, Facilities, Membership, Operations, and Accounting & Finance. Qualified applicants will have a passion for the mission of NSS and a minimum of ten years of relevant management work or volunteer experience. Nonprofit management experience is preferred. The National Speleological Society is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

The Executive Director has the potential to be a remote-work position, but reasonable proximity and access to the Huntsville site will be an advantage. Travel up to 20-25% of work time should be expected, including approximately 6 trips to the NSS Headquarters in Huntsville annually. Starting salary up to $150,000, depending on experience.

The search for the new NSS Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company.

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