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Show me jobs like this one| Job Ref: | 39488 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Idaho |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Hailey, Idaho (ID) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is seeking a proven, dynamic leader to serve as State Director for one of the most vibrant chapters in the organization. The Director leads a staff of 26 with an annual budget of $3.28M. As a leader in the Idaho conservation movement, the State Director plays a primary role in working with partner organizations, government agencies, elected officials and other key decision-makers to build alliances and shared agendas that advance science driven conservation outcomes in Idaho and around the world. DEPARTMENT OR PROGRAM SPECIFIC The Nature Conservancy, a non-profit conservation organization with more than a million members, is known for a balanced approach to conservation that provides for human needs while protecting native animals and plants by safeguarding the lands and waters they need to survive. We work in all 50 states and more than 30 countries around the world. In Idaho, the Conservancy has protected more than 400,000 acres of forests, rangelands, canyons and wetlands while maintaining the support of 4,800 members. Idaho’s state headquarters is located in Hailey with an ancillary statewide office in Boise. The program also maintains 5 community-based project offices in Idaho Falls, Picabo, Bonners Ferry, Moscow and Salmon, along with a network of preserves spread throughout our eight priority conservation areas. The Idaho Program is currently completing a highly successful 5-Year Strategic Plan that focused conservation resources and expertise on a strategic portfolio comprising 8 large (over 1 million acres) project areas that represent high priority natural systems throughout the state. Successes include:
The Idaho Chapter is poised to take on even greater challenges as we develop our next strategic plan to conserve Idaho’s forests, rangelands and rivers. To succeed we will redouble our commitment to expanding our constituency and partnerships throughout Idaho. In a state that is over 67% public lands, partnerships with the principle land management agencies will continue to be a focus. The Idaho State Director oversees four primary capacities comprising the Idaho Chapter team – Conservation, Operating Services, Marketing and Philanthropy – and collaborates with senior staff to ensure integrated and well-informed decision-making. The Idaho program is supported by a strong, active volunteer Board of Trustees that provides leadership and guidance in setting program goals and fundraising. Currently numbering 18 members, the Board of Trustees convenes three times per year with the annual meeting in the fall in Hailey, the winter meeting in Boise and the summer meeting at a select project area in the state. Currently there are four committees and three habitat work groups, which advise staff on issues including conservation initiatives; board governance; fiscal sustainability; international engagements; and statewide policy. TNC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The key function of the State Director is to lead and manage the Idaho Chapter. S/he is responsible for the Chapter’s success in implementing TNC’s conservation approach, producing tangible and lasting conservation results, and maintaining a core set of organizational values including support of our global conservation vision. S/he ensures outcomes are achieved in priority areas that fall within the chapter’s responsibilities, as well as contributes intellectual, financial, and/or human resources to the development and execution of regional and global priority efforts. S/he supports alignment of activities by securing, coordinating, and configuring resources, capacity, and programs to address the most critical organization-wide projects, threats and strategies. S/he is responsible for collaborating with others on the procurement and application of resources to address the conservation priorities established by TNC, both in her/his chapter and beyond. S/he will focus on securing increased private support for conservation through a comprehensive major gifts program and future capital campaign strategically focused on individuals, corporations and foundations with the capacity to make significant financial commitments. S/he serves as the primary local spokesperson to internal and external audiences (including staff, volunteers, the Board of Trustees, public and private donors, government agencies and officials, community leaders and other partners) and cultivates those audiences to support and promote TNC’s mission and vision. The State Director oversees fundraising and marketing for the chapter, including approving budgets and setting priorities involving private and public fundraising goals. He/she supports philanthropy, marketing, and external affairs staff in the cultivation and direct solicitation of donors (private and public) to meet fundraising goals. The State Director is responsible for leadership and management of his/her six direct reports and has overall responsibility for the 26 staff and 7 chapter offices in ID. Idaho also shares two staff positions with other chapters. He/she reports to the Division Director and works closely with the volunteer advisory Board of Trustees. TNC BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Vision, Strategy and Priorities
Communication and Fundraising
Operational Performance
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
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BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 39488 , submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 21, 2011 . Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
| Post Date: | 10/22/2011 |
