Executive Director - Part-Time

Overview

Lead a Global Conservation Network – The International Sea Turtle Society seeks to hire a committed and organized Executive Director (ED) to drive organizational strategy and growth, manage operations, and advance advocacy efforts for the world’s sea turtle research and conservation Society.

The ED will (1) work closely with the Board of Directors and its associated committees to coordinate Board operations and execute strategic priorities, (2) oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of the Society, (3) work closely with the Board to develop and execute an organizational development plan for the Society including fundraising, and (4) develop and coordinate the Society’s communications and marketing strategy to ensure accurate and consistent messaging from the Society.

This ED position is an exempt, fully-remote, part-time position (20hr/week; $50,000/year) and requires a minimum four-year degree, preferably in business or nonprofit management. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience, strong strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for advancing the Vision and Mission of the ISTS.

Complete Position Announcement and application instructions can be found on the International Sea Turtle Society website at the following URL:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

APPLICATION: [Please DO NOT Apply through this site]

Submit a complete application (a cover letter and resume in one pdf document) to the ISTS Board Search Committee, care of Patti Gillenwater, President & CEO, and her team at Elinvar Leadership Solutions, at:  by 11:59pm US Eastern time on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

References will be requested as needed.

• A minimum of a four-year degree, preferably in business or nonprofit management, public administration, or public policy.
• A relevant graduate degree, preferred.

• Interacting with leaders, scientists, and other diverse stakeholders.
• Engaging with networks in the conservation field and leveraging development opportunities.
• Strategic planning and managing an organization, its people, and its resources.
• Supervising and managing tasks, contractors, and volunteers across multiple projects.

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Intercultural competence
• Strategic, adaptive thinking and action
• Complex problem solving
• Decisive decision making
• Effective communication
• Inclusive and diplomatic leadership
• Finance and budget management
• Organizational development and fundraising

• Flexibility to meet virtually in different time zones with a globally-distributed Board.
• Availability to travel globally for the Board Retreat (annually in August) and Symposium (annually in February/March).