Hiring: General Manager Company: Berkeley Search Consultants Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:20:42 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote About the job Qualifications: •Most importantly, they bring a deep commitment to land protection and a genuine belief that protecting natural and working lands is among the most important responsibilities we hold for future generations. •The next General Manager joins an organization with a strong reputation, meaningful accomplishments, dedicated employees, committed partners, and a mission that matters. The opportunity is to build upon that foundation and ensure the Open Space Authority continues to lead conservation efforts throughout the Santa Clara County for decades to come. •If you are motivated by purpose, energized by complexity, inspired by conservation, and ready to help steward an organization whose impact extends far beyond any one individual, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity. •Eight (8) years of experience serving as a General Manager, Executive Director, Deputy General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, or comparable senior executive role in a public land, parks or open space agency. •Five (5) years of experience in a broad combination of land acquisition, land management, and public access. •Operational familiarity with California’s local government regulatory and land use policy environment, including CEQA, conservation funding programs, and regional conservation partnerships, is highly desirable. •The strongest candidate has successfully strengthened organizational systems, improved financial infrastructure, enhanced operational effectiveness, developed leadership capacity, and built trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups while delivering measurable mission outcomes. •Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with public policy, planning, resource management, natural sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree is desirable. Compensation: •$250,000 - $268,408 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!