Executive Director
Healthy Schools Network, Inc.
Washington, DC (hybrid/remote)
$60,000–$65,000/year (20 hrs/week), commensurate with experience
About Healthy Schools Network
Healthy Schools Network (HS Network) is the nation’s leading voice for children’s environmental health in K–12 schools. Since 1995, HS Network has advanced policies and practices that reduce environmental hazards and support safe, healthy, and climate-resilient learning environments. We work at the intersection of public health, education, and environmental policy, partnering with families, schools, advocates, and government agencies to drive meaningful change nationwide.
The Opportunity
Healthy Schools Network seeks a strategic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase.
This is a unique leadership role for someone who can:
- Translate science and environmental health into actionable policy and practice
- Build and sustain national coalitions and partnerships
- Lead a small but influential organization with clarity, discipline, and creativity
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for overall leadership, including strategy, programs, fundraising, communications, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead organizational strategy and priority-setting in collaboration with the Board
- Strengthen HS Network’s role as a national leader in children’s environmental health
- Engage partners and stakeholders to advance policy and practice
Advocacy and Programs
- Advance federal, state, and local policies on school environmental health
- Oversee programs, research, and technical assistance
- Lead coalition efforts and national initiatives
Fundraising and Financial Management
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies
- Oversee budget, financial systems, and grant compliance
- Maintain relationships with funders and partners
Coalitions and Communications
- Lead and expand national coalitions
- Serve as spokesperson to policymakers, media, and partners
- Oversee communications, including publications and digital platforms
Organizational Management
- Oversee staff, contractors, and consultants
- Ensure operational effectiveness and compliance
- Work closely with the Board to support governance and planning
Qualifications
We recognize that strong candidates may bring varied backgrounds. We are most interested in individuals who possess:
- Significant leadership experience in nonprofit, policy, public health, or advocacy settings
- Ability to translate complex issues into clear, persuasive messages
- Experience building partnerships and coalitions
- Strong organizational and financial management capability
- Commitment to children’s environmental health, equity, and public service
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in public health, public administration/policy, environment, or related degree (not required, but highly valued).
How to Apply
Please respond to the questions in the Executive Director 2026 Application Form, A résumé may be uploaded with the form.
We are using a structured, question-based application process to better understand how candidates think, lead, and approach executive leadership. Applications will be reviewed based primarily on responses to questions.