Executive Director Hale Education | Westwood, Massachusetts Hale Education, a nonprofit widely recognized for its flagship camps, youth programs, family and community activities, school partnerships, and professional development programs, seeks a strategic and dynamic leader to serve as its next Executive Director (ED). With a mission to unite people in diverse learning communities that build meaningful relationships, bridge connections to the natural world, and develop common goals, Hale Education is a beacon for experiential learning, empowering youth through outdoor education and exploration. Serving several thousand children and families from more than 70 Greater Boston communities annually, Hale maintains 1,200 acres of forests, ponds, and meadows in the Towns of Westwood and Dover. Reporting to and working closely with the Board of Directors (Board), the Executive Director will provide leadership and day-to-day management for the organization. Responsibilities include strategic planning, fiscal oversight of the operating budget, external engagement, fundraising, internal systems development, and providing leadership for the recruitment, development, and retention of a 30-person staff. Inheriting a thriving, high-functioning organization after more than two decades of dedicated leadership from outgoing Executive Director Eric Arnold, the next Executive Director will be a strategic leader and manager, building and innovating on an impactful legacy of connecting people from all walks of life with the outdoors, and inviting generations of explorers to enjoy and protect the natural environment.This role calls for an inspiring individual who is dedicated to equity and access in outdoor education and who will bring exceptional operational and financial acumen to the position, including a collaborative and decisive approach to organizational leadership and staff management. A passion for the natural environment and youth development is essential, as is a lived commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications (including resumes and two- to three-page letters of interest to the search committee, responding to the challenges and opportunities outlined above), should be submitted electronically below.Kennedy Kearney-Fischer and Katie Rockman are leading this search with Karson Freeman and Maria Connor.Hale is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, dis/ability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to a work environment in which our diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and respected. APPLY NOMINATE contact Karson Freeman Full Description