Executive Director

Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (Wolf Ridge) is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides outdoor, hands-on learning for school groups, children, families, and adult learners from throughout the upper Midwest.

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for Wolf Ridge's overall leadership and management, working closely with the board, staff, partners, schools, and communities.

The ED is the face, voice, and heart of the organization and is a trusted and visionary leader and ambassador in local, regional, and national communities. The ED energizes staff, board, and school partners to drive strategic success, grow financial resources, deepen organizational culture, and embody Wolf Ridge’s commitment to experiential education and personal development.

The ideal candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and relational skills and excel at developing, leveraging, and advancing education and stewardship work with integrity, accountability, and humanity. The position works with a wide variety of people, including Wolf Ridge staff, board members, school leaders, donors, and partners. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be creative and entrepreneurial in achieving Wolf Ridge’s mission and sustainability, and maintaining the organization as a national leader in the field.

To Apply

Please visit potrerogroup.com/wolfridge to apply and include a CV or resume and a cover letter describing how your qualifications, skills, and experiences match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role. 

Priority consideration will be given to applications received before September 5, 2025. The position is open until filled. Interviews will be conducted in early fall and a hiring decision is expected by December 2025.

Additional Information

More information about Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center can be found at wolf-ridge.org or hike over to Wolf Ridge on Instagram: instagram.com/wolfridgeelc

For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact: 
Andrew Leider 
Managing Director & Search Lead, Potrero Group 
aleider@potrerogroup.com