Executive Director - Columbia Insight (Environmental News Non-Profit Website)

Columbia Insight seeks an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to lead our for overseeing all aspects of our operations, including editorial direction, audience outreach, financial management, fundraising, and community engagement. The Executive Director will also be committed to extending the reach of our stories into communities with limited access to traditional news outlets or who access information through social media.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership - Develop and execute strategic plans to advance our mission and objectives in partnership with staff and members of the board of directors.

Financial Management - Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and expenditures.

Editorial Oversight - Work closely with the editor to maintain high-quality content that aligns with our mission and values.

Fundraising and Development - Lead fundraising efforts, including management of grant writing, donor relations, annual campaigns, events and sponsorship cultivation and explore other potential sources of revenue.

Community Engagement - Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, readers, and the broader community to enhance Columbia Insight’s impact and visibility.

Operational Management - Ensure efficient day-to-day operations, including administration and logistics.

Board Relations – Work with the board of directors to fulfill governance responsibilities and support the strategic direction of the organization.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have experience in management, environmental studies, communications, journalism, or related fields, preferably in a leadership position, and a strong understanding of environmental issues, policies, and trends, particularly within the Pacific Northwest region. They will also have demonstrated success in fundraising, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and revenue diversification, and experience in budgeting and budget oversight.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders, are essential, as is a commitment to journalistic integrity, ethical standards, and the mission of the organization.

Finally, the ideal candidate must be someone who lives in the Pacific Northwest and wants to make a difference in its environmental future. The candidate must be able to think creatively and strategically about the future of environmental journalism and the role of Columbia Insight.