Passionate about the environment & preservation?Join RVC’s Board of Trustees!

About our organization

Ridge and Valley Conservancy (RVC) is a non-profit, accredited land trust dedicated to preserving and managing land in northwestern New Jersey for the benefit of natural communities. We currently oversee 22 preserves in the Ridge and Valley Region, many of which are open to the public and have hiking trails. To date, RVC has preserved over 5,000 acres and works closely with other conservation stakeholders to ensure the preservation of critical land in its focus area. RVC engages the public through meaningful programming designed to connect people to nature.

The position

We seek passionate and dynamic individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help lead our organization meet our strategic goals. Board Members will work collaboratively with other members and the Executive Director to set the organization's direction, ensure good governance, and support RVC's land preservation and community conservation mission.

Responsibilities

  • Support RVC through personal donations or active participation in fundraising efforts to ensure financial stability

  • Responsible for governance and oversight to uphold legal compliance and ethical standards

  • Assist in developing and implementing strategies to fulfill RVC's mission through short and long-term goals

  • Provide financial oversight by approving budgets and monitoring performance to ensure adequate program resources

  • Fundraising and resource development to secure funding from diverse sources and maintain relationships with donors

  • Engage with the community and promote RVC's mission through public relations and partnerships

  • Program oversight to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and assess program effectiveness

  • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and mitigate risks that could impact operations

  • Participate in board development by recruiting new members and evaluating performance

Qualifications

  • Expertise in marketing, fundraising, outreach, legal, or related fields is preferred

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and remotely

  • Passion for land preservation and stewardship in the Ridge and Valley Region of New Jersey

  • Previous Board or leadership experience is a plus

  • Commitment to conservation and environmental protection

  • Experience serving on nonprofit boards or committees

  • Financial acumen and ability to interpret financial statements

  • Ability to make an annual donation to RVC

  • Dedication to fulfilling trustee responsibilities.

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Interested individuals should submit a resume, cover letter, and brief description of how they plan to support RVC’s mission. The Nominating Committee will review applications, and selected candidates will be invited for an interview with the full Board of Trustees. Candidates selected to join the Board will be required to sign a Trustee Agreement. Submit your resume & a brief description of how you plan to support RVC's mission to susi@ridgeandvalleyconservancy.org