Description
ABOUT CTLCV
For over 25 years, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has worked to protect our state’s environment by making it a priority for our elected leaders. As a non-partisan, statewide nonprofit, CTLCV serves as the legislature’s environmental watchdog - elevating critical issues, building strong coalitions, and holding lawmakers accountable for their votes through our annual Environmental Scorecard.
CTLCV was founded at a time when environmental protections in the legislature were losing momentum. The League was created to reignite that fire - to ensure environmental issues remain visible, urgent, and impossible to ignore. Today, CTLCV continues this legacy by partnering with dozens of organizations to advance policies that safeguard our air, water, wildlife, public health, and natural resources and a commitment to tackling the climate change and biodiversity crises.
We embrace a people-centered internal culture that values collaboration, empowerment, shared leadership, and professional growth. Our success is dependent upon this and our shared passion for a healthy sustainable environment.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The CT League of Conservation Voters has been dedicated to protecting Connecticut’s environment by making it a priority for our elected leaders for a quarter century. We have achieved great success over the years, resulting in significant legislation being passed, including important climate change legislation in 2025. We couldn’t be more proud of our achievements. Ever true to our mission, we also know that there is still much to accomplish, with many new partnerships to build and resources to tap as we head into the future.
Looking ahead, CTLCV is strategically building on our past successes and planning for our long-term stability by expanding our leadership team. This expansion will include hiring a Chief Executive Officer to work collaboratively with the Board, Executive Director, and our entire team of professionals and volunteers. The CEO will be responsible for strategic planning, fundraising, and overall operations that support the work of our dedicated Executive Director and our entire team at the Capitol. We are excited to increase our capacity and influence to ensure that Connecticut’s environment is healthy and resilient for future generations.
As CTLCV looks to the future, the new CEO will play a pivotal role in strengthening our capacity, expanding our reach, and supporting the work of our exceptional team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead the strategic direction of CTLCV and the CTLCV Education Fund
- Partner closely with the Board to support effective governance
- Drive major donor cultivation, fundraising strategy, and unrestricted revenue growth
- Strengthen statewide and national partnerships, including relationships with elected officials
- Ensure operational excellence, financial sustainability, and compliance
- Foster a collaborative and empowering internal culture
- Support and align with the Executive Director on advocacy, messaging, and policy strategy
- Represent CTLCV publicly as a trusted, non-partisan ambassador
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WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Clear strategic direction aligned across Board, staff, and partners
- Deepened donor relationships and sustainable revenue growth
- A strong, positive internal culture that supports staff expertise and wellbeing
- Increased influence at the Capitol and across Connecticut
- Strengthened operations and long-term organizational resilience
WHAT WE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience with environmental issues, public policy, or legislative processes
- Proven success in nonprofit management and strategic leadership
- Demonstrated success cultivating and stewarding major donors
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to empower and support a highly dedicated staff
- Strategic thinker with strong operational and financial acumen
- Humility, collaboration, sound judgment, and adaptability
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $120,000–$135,000
Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid with in-state travel)
As the CEO helps guide both CTLCV and the CTLCV Education Fund forward, compensation will be reviewed after the first year to recognize demonstrated leadership, strengthened partnerships, and measurable impact. Adjustments will reflect the organization’s commitment to valuing its people and investing in long-term stability.
BENEFITS
CTLCV offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution (when fiscally able), paid vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, flex time, family and medical leave, and Connecticut Workers’ Compensation coverage.
Application Process
Applicants will complete an online application by clicking here and should submit:
- A resume
- A cover letter
- Three professional references
Review of applications will begin on December 2 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
CTLCV is an equal opportunity employer committed to working toward a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive environmental movement, and seeks to hire staff and contractors that reflect the diverse communities and perspectives that make up Connecticut. We encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply.
Requirements
WHAT WE WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Experience with environmental issues, public policy, or legislative processes
- Proven success in nonprofit management and strategic leadership
- Demonstrated success cultivating and stewarding major donors
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to empower and support a highly dedicated staff
- Strategic thinker with strong operational and financial acumen
- Humility, collaboration, sound judgment, and adaptability
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
