Amah Mutsun Land Trust has retained Potrero Group, a national strategy and search firm, to facilitate the search for the next Executive Director.

Amah Mutsun Land Trust seeks an experienced, community-focused executive director to guide vision, strategy, and policy within the culture, spirit, and history of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic land trust leader to continue AMLT’s learning, growth, and community connection on behalf of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and the lands known to them as Popeloutchom—central coastal California stretching north, south, and inland from Santa Cruz.

The Executive Director (ED) will collaborate with the Board of Directors and Tribal Band leadership to implement a new strategic plan focused on its core mission to restore indigenous knowledge and practices to Popeloutchom. 

The ED will guide AMLT and execute a shared vision and strategy. They will oversee personnel and operations, develop resources to ensure financial health, and act as a key liaison with the tribe and partners to ensure fulfillment of AMLT’s purpose. The ED will be AMLT’s primary spokesperson and champion within the community and throughout the region. They will cultivate meaningful relationships with community members and other tribal nations, conservation partners, elected and agency officials, and funders, and maintain a consistent focus on preserving and honoring Popeloutchom for current and future generations.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The Executive Director’s anticipated annual salary range is $140,000–$160,000, commensurate with knowledge, abilities, and experience. 

AMLT’s benefits package includes:

Option to enroll in employer-supported medical, dental, and vision insurance. AMLT contributes 90% of employee silver-level health and dental coverage or an equivalent amount toward another policy level
Three weeks paid time off and 11 paid holidays annually
Reimbursement for AMLT-related personal vehicle use at the federal mileage rate

Location

This is a fully remote position within the greater California Central Coast and Bay Area. It is essential that the Executive Director be a consistent presence on the lands and with the people of Popeloutchom.