Monmouth Conservation Foundation seeks a visionary and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization through an important inflection point. Forty-nine years into its history, MCF has grown and adapted in response to ever-changing external circumstances without losing sight of its mission of preserving and protecting open space and natural habitats throughout Monmouth County. The Executive Director will be responsible for guiding the successful completion of MCF’s current three-year strategic plan while positioning the organization for its next chapter of growth and impact.
The Executive Director will lead all aspects of MCF’s work, including land acquisition, education programming, organizational leadership, business operations, fundraising, and external relations. This role requires maintaining focus on the urgent work of identifying opportunities and cultivation of diverse funding streams for the remaining 20,000 acres of undeveloped land in Monmouth County while supporting broader public engagement, improved stewardship of open space, and building the Foundation’s long-term capacity through educational innovation and the stewardship of the Scudder Preserve. This moment calls for an Executive Director who excels at building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders while exercising disciplined judgment under time pressure–able to prioritize opportunities, advance transactions to closure, and protect long-term stewardship obligations while maintaining organizational focus and integrity.
The Executive Director will serve as MCF’s principal external ambassador, strengthening philanthropic support while reinforcing trust with landowners, public partners, and community stakeholders. This person will supervise and provide thoughtful leadership to a deeply dedicated, talented team of five professionals: Director of Development and Communications, Director of Acquisitions, Development and Event Marketing Manager, Financial Records and Operations Manager, and Director of Educational Outreach. They will also work closely with a Board of 29 dedicated and active trustees and 7 ex officio trustees. During this time of opportunity and transformation, the ED will ensure that MCF continues to serve as Monmouth County’s leading voice for land conservation while expanding access to nature and environmental education for all residents.
DSG | Koya has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Molly Brennan and Gina Wrolstad Kueber.
