Executive Director Opportunity
Dear Friends, Partners and Affiliates!Please scan your horizons for a dynamic ED for Volcan Mtn. Preserve Foundation. We ask that you post this job announcement (or shorter version of it) on your websites, newsletters, bulletin boards, or public meeting notices.
Thank you...VMPF
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Volcan Mountain Preserve Foundation Seeks Executive Director
Overview
The Volcan Mountain Preserve Foundation (VMPF) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and preserve the Volcan Mountain Range in its natural state.Position Responsibilities
The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of managing and
directing
the functions of the Foundation and office operations, public and
private fundraising,
grant writing, board and volunteer development, land acquisition,
networking with
private and public agencies, and creatively advancing the vision of the
board.
Education, Skills and Experience
We are seeking a person who is positive, energetic, and intelligent, committed to the preservation of the natural environment and has demonstrated success and experience in most of the ED responsibilities listed above. Excellent public speaking, negotiation, strategic thinking, interpersonal relations, coalition-building, and writ ing skills are necessary. Experience in writing grants, securing large, private donations and the ability to secure public funding. Must have excellent administrative and management skills and substantial experience in directing a complex and diverse organization. Must be well-organized, self-motivated, have persistent, goal achieving instincts, and the ability to respond to an ever-changing and challenging work environment. It is preferred but not required that the Executive Director relocate to the town of Julian, 65 miles NE of downtown San Diego, for easy access to the Foundation office, the Preserve, and Board.Compensation
Annual salary range: $50,000 - $60,000. Beginning salary commensurate with qualifications. Periodic salary increases dependent on performance. Benefits include medical insurance, paid vacations and holidays, and sick leave. The position is an excellent opportunity to live and work in the beautiful, serene mountain setting of Julia n, near the desirable, urban setting of San Diego. The ED position offers a rare opportunity to work in the environmental field and make a lasting difference by protecting Volcan Mountain-a unique, biological hot spot that connects a million acres of public lands.
Application Procedures
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If you think you are the person to be the driving force behind the Board
in protecting Volcan Mountain, please submit your resume, cover letter,
and
3 professional references with phone numbers by October 8, 2005 to:
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Greg Schuett, Board President
PO 1108
Julian CA 92036.
Interviews to held in Julian on Saturday, October 15, 2005.