JOB POSTS
Executive Director
DISCOVER LIFE IN AMERICA
Gatlinburg, TN, USA (Hybrid)
Position Summary
Based in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Discover Life in America (DLiA) serves as the park’s nonprofit science partner, leading the effort to document life in the Smokies and Southern Appalachia while raising awareness of biodiversity’s essential role in conservation. Since 1998, the organization has connected scientists, park partners, educators, and volunteers as they explore biodiversity, spark curiosity, and deepen connections to the natural world....
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HOW TO APPLY
How to Apply [for more details, visit https://dlia.org/search/, which links to the Position Description]
Submit the following via search@dlia.org:
- Resume
- Letter of interest
- Response to either Prompt A or Prompt B (250 words or fewer), below:
- Prompt A: Identify one major shift over the next five years (e.g., technology, equity, funding models, or community engagement) that will force a change in DLiA’s strategy and initiatives. List specific actions a new Executive Director could take in their first year to position DLiA ahead of that shift?
- Prompt B: DLiA emphasizes biodiversity work that can inform conservation initiatives, climate resilience, and sustainable resource management. How might an Executive Director develop funder investments that support those outcomes? Share a concrete example that informs your perspective.
Deadline: August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern. DLiA’s partner supporting the search, Thrivner, may be in contact for rolling follow-up and/or interview invitations.
Questions: Reach search@dlia.org with questions.
Notice: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; DLiA complies with all state and federal E-Verify requirements. This position may require the successful completion of a public records check, consistent with applicable state and federal laws.
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