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 through our annual Environmental Scorecard.

CTLCV was founded during a time when environmental protections in the legislature were losing momentum. The League was created to ensure environmental issues remain visible, urgent, and impossible to ignore. Today, CTLCV continues this legacy by partnering with numerous organizations to advance policies that safeguard our air, water, wildlife, public health, and natural resources, while addressing climate change and biodiversity crises.

We embrace a people-centered internal culture that values collaboration, empowerment, shared leadership, and professional growth.

Why This Role Matters

CTLCV has a longstanding commitment to protecting Connecticut’s environment by influencing state legislation. As we plan for long-term stability and expand our leadership team, hiring a Chief Executive Officer is critical to guide strategic planning, fundraising, and operations. The CEO will work collaboratively with the Board, Executive Director, staff, and volunteers to further our mission.

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

What Success Looks Like

• Clear strategic direction aligned with the 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’re Looking For

• Experience with environmental issues, public policy, or legislative processes
• Proven success in nonprofit management and strategic leadership
• Track record in cultivating and stewarding major donors
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to empower and support a highly dedicated staff
• Strong operational and financial acumen
• Humility, collaboration, sound judgment, and adaptability
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000–$135,000. Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid with in-state travel). Compensation will be reviewed after the first year based on demonstrated leadership, strengthened partnerships, and measurable impact.

Benefits include 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.

How to Apply

Applicants should complete an online application and submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references. Review of applications begins on December 2 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.