Environmental Education and Conservation Global President

About the Role

The President provides overall leadership, stewardship, and hands-on management for EECG. Working in close partnership with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, committee chairs, grantees, and financial partners, the President ensures that governance, finances, grant-making, planning, and public outreach align with board-approved priorities.

Key position focus areas include:

Governance & Leadership: Convening bi-annual board meetings, supporting committees, maintaining bylaws/policies, and fostering board engagement.

Financial Oversight & Compliance: Maintaining financial records, monthly reconciliations, quarterly/annual reporting, and Form 990 compliance.

Grant-Making & International Programs: Managing annual RFP cycles, administering cooperative agreements and wire disbursements, monitoring grantee progress, and supporting international course delivery.

Planning & Fundraising: Leading the Annual Work Plan process, developing grant proposals, cultivating donor relations, and coordinating external communications.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to environmental conservation, biodiversity, and education.
• Experience in nonprofit governance, committee leadership, and organizational planning.
• Proficiency with financial administration, and nonprofit compliance.
• Exceptional written/verbal communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote, volunteer-led environment.

Time Commitment & Transition:

Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week on average (with seasonal peaks around board meetings, budgeting, and grant cycles).

Support: The outgoing President will lead a comprehensive onboarding process—including full access to digital archives, financial records, operational guides, and transition briefings—to ensure seamless continuity.

For the position description and to learn more about EECG’s visit: eecg.org

To Apply: If you are interested in leading EECG into its next chapter please submit a letter of interest and resume/CV to medinaaugusto096@gmail.com with the subject line "EECG President Search." Review of materials begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.