Careers

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Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association [posted 10/31/24]

Executive Director

RINLA is seeking a talented, hands-on, experienced Executive Director with strong
leadership skills and a passion for the green industry to achieve the organization’s
goals and inspire its members, business affiliates, key stakeholders, and
supporters. The successful candidate must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive,
responsive, and results-driven. RINLA’s Executive Director must be visible,
engaging, and effective across diverse industry constituencies, including
landscape maintenance, landscape design, landscape contractors, and
arborist/tree care businesses, in order to further grow RINLA’s reputation and
impact.

This key leadership role in RINLA identifies and acts on key opportunities and
leads the organization’s programs. The Executive Director’s multiple
responsibilities are outlined in the Job Responsibilities section below, including
implementation of RINLA’s strategic plan set forth by the elected Board of
Directors.

The Executive Director works closely with staff to provide leadership and
oversight across programs and membership offerings. The position is responsible
for budgets, human resource services, industry advocacy, training and
membership support, workforce development programs, grants management,
professional development of its members, and recruiting initiatives.

The Executive Director will encourage networking and collaboration among our
members and staff, providing resources for them to grow in their fields and
leading members to their own innovative ideas and achievements.
RINLA members value a leader with unique points of view and life experiences,
and welcomes candidates with a wide range of cultural, personal, and
professional backgrounds, life experiences, talents, and skills.

The Executive Director reports to an elected Board of Directors, works closely
with them to advance the organization’s annual goals, and has several direct
reports. This is a hybrid position, based in Warwick, RI, which requires travel
within the State.

To view the full job description and apply, click here.