Executive Director, Land and Communities

4 days ago

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Full time
Job Overview

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead its Land and Communities impact area. This senior position will oversee key components of the Institute's vision and strategy for effecting positive change in communities and the environment through the application of cutting-edge land policies and land use management practices.

The Executive Director will be responsible for developing and managing the Institute's strategy on Land and Communities, forging innovative approaches to land policy and community engagement practices in service of healthier, resilient, and more equitable communities. This includes leading the development of research initiatives, programming resources, and fundraising efforts to advance the Institute's mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement the Land and Communities strategy, including long-term goals and mission statement.
  • Set and enforce research priorities and standards of quality for research and educational programs.
  • Empower teams within the impact area to develop and implement their respective strategies and proposals for external funding.
  • Collaborate with other programmatic Executive Directors to leverage opportunities across impact areas and centers.
  • Lead budget development and resourcing for the impact area, including presentation to the Lincoln Board of Directors.
  • Establish and grow research, practitioner, and community-leader networks to advance the mid- and long-term objectives of the impact area.
  • Develop a fundraising pipeline in collaboration with impact area teams and the Institute's Partnerships unit.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of relevant professional experience in land and community-focused work.
  • Doctorate degree preferred; Juris Doctorate or Graduate degree commensurate with experience and accomplishments considered.
  • Expert-level subject matter expertise in theories and topics relevant to the Institute's impact area and related policy implementation.
  • Demonstrated lived and practitioner experience to support the Institute's work and diverse forms of engagement with public sector employees, civic, and community leaders.
  • Superior communication, leadership, and presentation skills to act as the public face of the Institute about topics relevant to their subject matter expertise.
  • Demonstrated acumen and experience addressing strategic and operational issues when managing initiatives, complex projects, teams, and individuals.
  • Demonstrated ability and interest in training policymakers, their advisors, and staff.
  • Demonstrated ability and interest in initiating and negotiating collaborations with relevant institutions working on subject matter that falls within the Institute's impact area.
  • Extensive record of accomplishment leading teams to successful completion of work.
  • Excellent critical thinking/problem-solving skills and ability to develop creative approaches to complex issues.
  • Professional demeanor with positive, collegial, and collaborative leadership skills for multidisciplinary programs.
  • Task-oriented work ethic, responsiveness to deadlines, and a common-sense approach to moving projects and agendas forward.
  • Demonstrated and well-respected integrity and sound judgment.

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