Osa Conservation is hiring an Executive Director. Based in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, this position is ideal for an ambitious entrepreneur who seeks the opportunity to lead, nurture & grow an organization in one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Please review the full application description below to see if you or someone you know would be a great fit.
About Osa Conservation: Osa Conservation (OC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the globally significant biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. This remote corner of Costa Rica harbors 2.5% of the biodiversity of the entire planet in less than a thousandth of a percent of its total surface area. For 15 years, Osa Conservation has hosted education groups, volunteers, conservation visitors, researchers and local students at our BioStation located in the Osa. This year, we are also launching new business lines that are geared towards promoting sustainable agriculture and conservation tourism. The Executive Director Role: The Executive Director is the key management leader of Osa Conservation and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, businesses, and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, partnership creation and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors. The position will be based in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. The job requires experience of and enthusiasm for living in the wet tropics and the capacity to work under difficult field conditions. Extensive travel related to fundraising will be required. Multi-tasking in a dynamic environment without a large support team is essential. Osa Conservation is in a growth phase and the position is ideal for a high energy, hard-working, ambitious and entrepreneurial individual who seeks the opportunity to lead, nurture and grow an organization in one of the most beautiful & biodiverse places on our planet. To learn more about this position and how to apply, please visit our website at: http://osaconservation.org/opportunities/executive-director-position/
