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Posted: 19-May-25
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Parks
Internal Number: 6237995
Houston Parks Board (HPB) works to connect all Houstonians through public greenspaces. The organization has radically transformed Houston's greenspaces by devoting energy to creating access to parks for all, and by bringing an extraordinary vision – a network of parks and trails that bring Houston's bayous and its people together – to life. Since 1976, the organization has utilized public-private partnerships and its extensive philanthropic, governmental, and community relationships to provide equitable access to quality parks and greenspace to the Greater Houston region.
The impact of the work undertaken by the President/CEO will be profound. It will bring people together to form connections while beautifying and improving the safety of their neighborhoods. It will boost resilience to storms and heavy rainfall, enhance water quality, conserve wildlife, and purify the air. It will provide public spaces that benefit all people, ensuring their access to beautiful spaces, enriching programs, and thriving communities. It will create a welcoming environment that drives business and attracts and retains top talent.
Houston Parks Board seeks an accomplished professional with a demonstrated track record of leading teams, mobilizing resources, and building sustainable constituencies to design and deliver transformational projects. This individual will exhibit a passion for parks and greenspace and will be an enthusiastic champion of HPB's efforts to create a more connected, resilient, and equitable Houston for generations to come.
The successful candidate will be a poised, patient, and skilled consensus- and relationship-builder. This leader will maintain strong and growing partnerships with donors and other key sources of support in the foundation, business, government and civic sectors. Experience with significant fundraising activities is required, particularly working with institutional funders including private, family and community foundations, as is experience working closely with local, county, and state government officials and policymakers.
The compensation range for this position annually is between $350,000 - $400,000. Health, retirement, PTO and other benefits are available.
If you want to lead this dynamic organization, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates at https://www.kittlemansearch.com/houston-parks-board-pres-ceo. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for Houston Parks Board's vision and mission, as well as organizational impact in current or prior roles.
The position will remain open until filled, but applicants are highly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.
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About Houston Parks Board
https://careercenter.nrpa.org/jobs/21343411/president-and-ceo
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