Executive Director

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – IMMEDIATE OPENING

Position Title: Executive Director

Classification: Full Time / Exempt

Reports to: Get Outdoors Nevada Board of Directors

Compensation: Target range $100,000- $112,500 commensurate with experience

Search is open until filled. To ensure full consideration, application should be received by February 6, 2026.

Get Outdoors Nevada (GON) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting more Nevadans to nature through hands‑on environmental education, volunteer projects, and community outreach. Our mission is to connect Nevadans of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoors by offering opportunities to experience, learn about, and care for our natural and urban outdoor spaces. At GON, we envision a world where everyone has access to, benefits from, and cares for outdoor spaces.

Get Outdoors Nevada is seeking a hands‑on and community‑centered leader to take our organization forward into the next chapter of our 25‑year history — and lead the way in celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2026. The Executive Director works to lead, align and inspire a dedicated team of four full‑time and eight part‑time program staff while strategically positioning education, volunteer, and community engagement initiatives for success with partners and community stakeholders.

Working closely with the 13‑member board, the Executive Director leads fundraising, partnership cultivation and outreach efforts to secure the resources and capacity needed to ensure the continued success of our mission.

This dynamic role engages with a variety of community stakeholders including elected officials, federal agency partners, local/regional planning and recreation partners, school and education system leaders and other non‑profit organizations to further GON’s reputation as a trusted connector between public lands and our local communities. A successful leader in this context will demonstrate the ability to lead in a variety of settings, from policy and planning‑focused initiatives co‑led with grasstops stakeholders, to local, on‑the‑ground involvement with the many people, communities, and cultures that are connected to our outdoor spaces.

Candidates should bring a strong understanding of Nevada's unique history, heritage and culture, and geographic and environmental diversity, as well as demonstrated ability to work with the Southern Nevada community. Candidates should have strong interpersonal communication skills, inclusive of active listening and the capacity to advocate successfully using stories, science, and data.

Submit a one‑page cover letter along with a current resume and at least three professional references with the subject “Executive Director Application” to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). email attachments must be in MS Word or PDF format. Please do not call for additional information. Email only. Applications must be submitted prior to February 6, 2026.

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with Board of Directors and current team members. Additional supporting documentation of applicant’s experience and skills may be requested at that time.

Get Outdoors Nevada is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes each person is an individual and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of ethnicity, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or military status.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with each qualification in the job description, please go ahead and apply anyway!

You might be just the right candidate for this role. Consistent with our values and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as stated above, Get Outdoors Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Employer contribution for Medical insurance
• Employer covered dental, vision and life insurance policies
• 401k retirement match up to 3%
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Technology reimbursement
• Professional development allowance
• Unlimited PTO