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GMF Seeks Executive Director

May 24, 2019

The Board of Directors of Great Mountain Forest (GMF) is seeking an Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to steward the organization through its next stage of development.

GMF encompasses more than 6,000 acres of contiguous forestland in the towns of Norfolk and Canaan, Connecticut. GMF promotes the working forest as a renewable resource, as a habitat for wildlife and as a classroom for training and education. GMF is committed to leaving the forest better than found, passing on all it learns to others and providing a sanctuary for those who love the woods. GMF’s primary resource is its land, a unique working forest with a history of active management that dates to the early 20th century, and its long-serving and dedicated staff.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of senior leadership or equivalent experience; an academic or organizational background in forestry, land management or environmental sciences; and experience, skill and desire to be an external leader.

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