Saratoga Springs, New York, October 14, 2026 — Environmental nonprofit Sustainable Saratoga has announced a search for its first full-time Executive Director. The new role reflects the organization’s growing presence in the Saratoga Springs community. Kelsey Trudell, who has served as Executive Director for four years, will be stepping down. During her tenure, Kelsey has been instrumental in the organization’s success, helping build the programs and partnerships that define its work today.
Making the Executive Director role full time will give Sustainable Saratoga more capacity for local engagement and advocacy. It will also support continued stewardship of programming that has expanded significantly under Kelsey’s leadership.
“Our community has shown how much it cares about a sustainable future for the Saratoga area,” said Amy Durland, Board Chair. “A full-time Executive Director will help us build on that commitment and deliver even more meaningful results for our environment.”
The search is now underway. The next Executive Director is expected to begin in January 2027.
The full job posting and application is live and available here. Applicants should send a resume and thoughtful non-AI cover letter via the application on Idealist: https://ideali.st/7t8bef.
About Sustainable Saratoga
Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy, and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. Its vision is a region where nature, a vibrant community, and a healthy economy coexist. Sustainable Saratoga promotes sustainable practices, programs, and policies, addressing climate resiliency, urban forestry, native plants, pollution reduction, and smart land use. Among its well-known community initiatives are the annual Pollinator Palooza, TreeToga, and Recycles Day.
