Foothills Land Trust

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Activities involved
Administration Board Member Community Outreach Environmental Advocate Fundraising Grant Writing Project Management Supervision
Skills required
Fundraising Leading Leading Project Management Strategic Planning Supervising Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • References
  • Resume
Also required for this position: • Experience with not-for-profit organizations in a leadership role • Experience with an environmental NGO is preferred but not essential • Experience managing people and projects • Residence in Foothills County or the Foothills region (Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, Calgary)
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule
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President and Board Chair

5-10 hours / weekly
Start June 2026 for at least 3 years 
Foothills Land Trust (FLT) protects ecologically significant lands in Foothills County southwest of Calgary primarily by working with private landowners to establish conservation easements. FLT currently protects nearly 1,650 acres of land across nine conservation easements and owns one 45-acre property outright.  Further information is available on our website: https://foothillslandtrust.org/

FLT is looking for a volunteer President and Board Chair to assume office in June, 2026.  Alternatively, the successful candidate could join FLT’s Board in June, 2026, learn more about us for a year, and then assume the Presidency in mid-2027.  If you have a passion for nature and conservation and enjoy both leading and collaborating, you will find this position very rewarding and a great opportunity for professional development and personal growth.

Responsibilities include:

•	Lead and inspire a team of dedicated volunteers
•	Support and supervise the work of our part-time Executive Director (ED)
•	Chair meetings of the Board of Directors
•	Ensure that the organization remains financially sustainable
•	Together with the ED, meet with landowners to explore conservation opportunities
•	Provide strategic direction to the organization
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Certification or Education Required
•	A background in business or in one of the environmental sciences is preferred
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
•	Opportunity to help protect important local landscapes, watersheds, and wildlife
•	Gain leadership experience in a respected conservation organization
•	Make a meaningful community impact
•	Collaborate with experienced conservation volunteers and professionals
•	Flexible volunteer schedule
Activities involved
Administration Board Member Community Outreach Environmental Advocate Fundraising Grant Writing Project Management Supervision
Skills required
Fundraising Leading Leading Project Management Strategic Planning Supervising Volunteer Engagement
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • References
  • Resume
Also required for this position: • Experience with not-for-profit organizations in a leadership role • Experience with an environmental NGO is preferred but not essential • Experience managing people and projects • Residence in Foothills County or the Foothills region (Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, Calgary)
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule