4 years at my Dream Job

As of July 5, I will have been working at Welty four years…first as development director, and then as executive director. When I gave notice at Kerry back in 2016 and described the situation I was moving to, my boss said, “this sounds like your Dream Job.” At the time, I was a bit taken aback, because I figured my dream job would probably pay a bit better and have a break room supplied with snacks. But as my role at Welty has revealed itself, and I learn the challenges (and the joy!) of the non-profit sector, I think she may have intuited something that wasn’t so obvious to me at the time.

Every day, this job includes demands and delights that keep it interesting. How do we reach our audience? What are our goals for Welty’s future? How do we create meaningful interactions with nature? How can we fund it? Who would like to work with us? There are so many hats to wear on any given day, that I have to stay sharp and pay attention. Never a boring moment, ever.

(Two favorite pix–left: My sons at Welty Camp (Varsity and Green Ball) and why I joined the Board in 2014, right: Big Hill Center last July)

So, yes, pretty much a Dream Job.  As there are many people to thank for making it so, I will skip a list at this time for fear of leaving anyone out.  But what a great way to mark an anniversary by thinking about the work we do and the people who continue to make Welty strong and viable. I am grateful, proud, and humble to get to do this job with all of you…thank you.