Chief Ecological Officer (CEO – Ecology)

🌿 Chief Ecological Officer (CEO – Ecology)Company: 1LakeDr.com Location: Bear, Delaware (Hybrid / Global Travel) Reports To: Founder & Chief Executive Officer🕊️ About 1 Lake Dr.We are not a real estate company. We are a covenant.1 Lake Dr. is the flagship prototype for the Sanctuary Suburb — a new, franchise-ready asset class that unites sustainable architecture, interfaith wisdom, and ethical AI into one living ecosystem.Our mission is to build modern-day arks — communities that heal the land, cure loneliness, and model a thriving post-carbon civilization. We are regenerating habitats for both humans and the planet.To do this, we need a leader who sees land not as a commodity to be developed, but as a sacred system to be stewarded.🌱 The Role — Guardian of the Living SystemsThis is not a traditional sustainability position. The Chief Ecological Officer is a foundational member of our executive council — the guardian of our living systems and the architect of our regenerative blueprint.You are the Head Gardener and Systems Ecologist of our Sanctuary. Your stewardship is the land itself. Your covenant is to ensure that every Sanctuary we build is a net-positive force for ecological and spiritual regeneration.📜 Core Responsibilities & Sacred Stewardship1️⃣ Architect of the Living MachineDesign and oversee our integrated ecological infrastructure — permaculture food forests, Sponge City water systems, net-zero energy grids, and Holistic Pastoral Zones.Ensure each community functions as a closed-loop ecosystem where water, energy, waste, and life cycle flow in balance.2️⃣ Guardian of the Material CovenantApprove all materials and methods — from structural timber to interior finishes — ensuring they are non-toxic, carbon-sequestering, and life-affirming.Create a “cradle-to-cradle” protocol for every element we build.3️⃣ Leader of RegenerationDirect biodiversity and rewilding initiatives that restore native flora and fauna.Monitor and report quantifiable ecological impact metrics — soil carbon, biodiversity index, pollinator populations, and water quality gains.4️⃣ Scientific & Spiritual WeaverCollaborate with the Chief Visionary Officer and Sacred AI team to fuse ecological data with ethical education.Teach residents how to live in rhythm with natural systems through the Seven Skills of Scripture curriculum.5️⃣ Scalable Systems DesignerCodify our ecological best practices into the Canon Brand franchise blueprint, creating a replicable model for global regeneration.Develop ESG and impact reporting that can be audited and licensed internationally.🌍 Who You Are — The Visionary EcologistExpert in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, systems ecology, and sustainable infrastructure (water, energy, waste).Proven track record designing and managing integrated ecological systems for communities or large-scale projects.Adept at bridging science and spirit — you speak the language of engineers and elders alike.Hands-on builder who thrives in the field as much as the boardroom.Communicator capable of inspiring architects, investors, and residents with the urgency and beauty of ecological regeneration.Committed to the belief that soil health is spiritual health, and that profit must serve planetary balance.🌟 Why Join 1 Lake Dr.Build a Legacy: Shape the ecological DNA of a new civilization.Define a Movement: Your work becomes the global standard for Sanctuary Suburbs everywhere.Seat at the Council: Join a world-class leadership team of architects, technologists, and wisdom-keepers.Impact Measured in Centuries: Every root you plant and system you design will outlast you.🧩 Qualifications10–20 years in ecological design, sustainability leadership, or environmental systems engineering.Graduate degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Permaculture Design, or related discipline (preferred PhD or Master’s).Experience with net-zero communities, watershed management, or restorative land projects.Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks and ecological monitoring technology.Exceptional interdisciplinary leadership and cross-sector communication skills.“Let nature be thy healer.”At 1 Lake Dr., we are building the soil, the systems, and the sanctuaries to make that healing real.