The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park seeks a strategic, partnership-focused leader to continue its longstanding, successful support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 

This is a remarkable opportunity to lead a sophisticated park partner organization and contribute to the recreation, education, philanthropy, stewardship, and overall vitality of the park.

The President & CEO executes the organization’s mission and vision, ensures financial objectives are met, and collaborates closely with the CVNP Superintendent. The President & CEO provides consistent executive leadership and, in coordination with the board, ensures the Conservancy is an effective national park partner.

The President & CEO is responsible for leading effective planning, coordination, and partnership with CVNP and attracting and retaining talented staff to achieve the organization’s goals. This position drives the Conservancy’s philanthropic strategy, maintains relationships with donors and community leaders, and actively represents the Conservancy and CVNP in communities surrounding the park, especially the cities of Cleveland and Akron. The President & CEO also represents the organization in national work related to NPS and the friends group network.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The President & CEO’s anticipated annual salary range is $160,000–$200,000 commensurate with knowledge, abilities, and experience. 

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s generous benefits package includes: 

• Five weeks paid time off annually, in addition to 10 holidays and six other paid days off to use at the employee’s discretion
• Employee and dependent health benefits
• Retirement plan contribution of 3% after one year of employment and an additional matching contribution of up to 3% based on employee contribution
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance coverages.

Location

The President & CEO works from the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park offices in Peninsula, OH. This position is not remote work eligible. 

Start Date

Late Spring or early Summer 2025