Interim Executive Director

We are looking for an inspired and motivated Interim Executive Director to build strong community relationships, managing fundraising opportunities, achieving strategic planning goals, and guiding program delivery.

Reporting to the Stewardship Pemberton Society Board of Directors, the ED’s primary functions include fundraising, developing and deepening key partnerships, leading long and short term strategic and operational planning, overseeing the care of the One Mile Lake Nature Centre, financial responsibility, and employee and contractor management.

• Schedule:
  
  20 hours/week, year-round, with flexible hours.
• Location:
  
  This role involves a combination of remote office-based work and community based activities around Pemberton.
• Compensation: $35-37.50 based on experience.
• Contract term:
  April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Stewardship Pemberton Society is a 20 year-old non-profit charity that is dedicated to stewarding the local environment, food system, and community.

We are looking for an inspired and motivated Interim Executive Director (IED) integral to building strong community relationships, managing fundraising opportunities, achieving strategic planning goals, and guiding program delivery. Reporting to the Stewardship Pemberton Society Board of Directors, the ED’s primary functions include fundraising, developing and deepening key partnerships, leading long and short term strategic and operational planning, overseeing the care of the One Mile Lake Nature Centre, financial responsibility, and contractor management.

The candidate must be able to play a variety of roles: coach, strategist, observer, researcher, facilitator, administrator, cheerleader and critical friend. People skills necessary.

• Understanding of governance, finance, and regulations within nonprofits is essential.
• This is an interim part-time position(20 hrs/wk) from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
• Pay Range $35-$37.50/hr based on experience.

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The part-time Interim Executive Director (IED) reports to the SPS Board of Directors. The IED is expected to run the day-to-day operations and be the embodiment of the Stewardship Pemberton Society. They should be able to articulate our vision, build alignment across the organization, embrace ambiguity and serve as the chief of “enthusiasm and optimism.” They will oversee contract professionals that support SPS operations, such as our bookkeeper and nature centre maintenance manager.

They will also support and oversee the Feasting For Change Manager and Environmental Coordinator staff members, with background support for Feasting For Change Coordinator and Youth Assistant staff members. They will support and oversee volunteer environmental project leads.

• Development of funding applications, sourcing donations, and building financial partnerships.
• Positively and professionally represent Stewardship Pemberton Society. Build and maintain strong relationships with communities, regions, sponsors, funders, and partners.
• Oversee external communication initiatives including press releases, social media, and as an official spokesperson.
• Work with education and community partners to further SPS’s mandate.

• Implement the goals outlined in the strategic plan  to achieve the vision of SPS.
• Guide operational planning of key deliverables including program delivery, communication, fundraising, and financial management.

• Support teams by ensuring appropriate professional development, guidance, tools, and training are available.
• Create team and contractor workplans.
• Foster a positive leadership model to create an open, collaborative, and positive organizational culture.
• Lead regular internal communication ensuring a cohesive organization exists between the board, the ED, and contractors.
• Ensure that the procedures and policies approved by the board operate in compliance with regulations for the operation of non-profit and charitable organizations.

• Prepare budgets, monitor revenue, and expenditures and ensure adherence to…