Opening on Board of Directors

Muskoka Conservancy is seeking to increase its Board of Directors from the current nine members to twelve for the term running from June 2023 until 2026, with the opportunity for renewal. We seek individuals with experience and skills in financial management with a professional designation, fundraising and philanthropy, and law. Experience with municipal and land use planning would be an asset.

Are you passionate about protecting natural Muskoka? At Muskoka Conservancy, our success as a land trust depends on people—volunteers, donors and staff who give their time and resources because they are enthusiastic about our mission: nature conservation in Muskoka. We are dedicated to conserving more land every year, and we are seeking volunteers for our Board of Directors who have the skills and drive to help.

For thirty years, Muskoka Conservancy, a registered charity, has been operating as a nature conservation land trust. We have built a conservation portfolio of 3,800 acres of forest habitat, species rich wetlands, unique rock barrens, and 60,000 feet of rare natural shoreline. We engage in a selection of community conservation activities that inspire caring through love of the natural world, in an area that encompasses the watersheds of Muskoka’s lakes and rivers, from Algonquin Park to Georgian Bay, and from the Severn River to Parry Sound. We are particularly seeking individuals with experience and skills in financial management preferably with a professional designation, fundraising and philanthropy, and law. Experience with municipal and land use planning would be an asset.

Our Board meets 6-8 times annually (in-person and virtually) to review budgets, establish and track results against its strategic plan. Board members are expected to participate on one of the Board Committees – Land Acquisition and Conservation; Finance & Risk Management; Engagement; and Governance. Directors may take the lead in fundraising activities. Board members provide advice and guidance to Muskoka Conservancy’s Executive Director.

We look forward to applications from young, ambitious, and forward-thinking people as they would bring current ideas that will help us achieve our vision and mission. Honesty, integrity, independent decision making, and objectivity are personal qualities that we consider necessary for our board members to properly fulfill their responsibilities. Universally shared qualities include a commitment to duty of care and loyalty to our mission, vision, and purpose.

Muskoka Conservancy looks forward to applications from people of diverse backgrounds who would offer unique perspectives and ideas. These perspectives would contribute to our innovation, our long-term viability, and our expansion. Please submit your expression of interest with a brief bio and any questions by January 27, 2023.

Contact: Scott Young syoung@muskokaconservancy.org or call 705-645-7393 ext.204