Tortoise Group Executive Director Job Description Mission: To educate and advocate for the protection and well-being of the Desert Tortoise Job Title: Executive Director Hours: Three-quarter to Full time Salary: Commensurate with experience Overview of Position Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Tortoise Group staff, programs, strategic plan, and execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans. Leadership & Management • Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals • Actively engage and energize Tortoise Group volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders • Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors: serve as ex-officio of each committee, seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for both ongoing operations • Lead, coach, develop, and retain Tortoise Groups volunteers. Ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents Fundraising & Communications • Expand revenue-generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and continue to operate the MegaDiet product seeking to maximize revenue • Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand • Use external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities Planning & New Business • Update the strategic business plan annually • Begin to build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with the funders, political and community leaders, and other similar environmental and wildlife organizations • Publish and communicate program results Qualifications The ED will be thoroughly committed to Tortoise Group’s mission. Candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include: • Bachelor’s degree, with at least five years of management experience; track record of effectively leading outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth • Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation • Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach, manage, and develop effective committees, implement strategic objectives, and manage the budget • Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships • Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures • Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills • Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning • Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people • Passion, integrity, mission-driven, and self-directed Candidates for Executive Director of Tortoise Group Please email the following documents to: [email protected] Subject Line: Executive Director • Personal Resume • Pre-Interview Questions (file attached) • Three Personal References (ask that letters of reference be sent by deadline) • Three Work References (ask that letters of reference be sent by deadline) • One brief sample of your writing (1 to 4 pages) such as a grant application, an article, a publication, etc. Posting closes January 13, 2014 Thank you for your interest in Tortoise Group. We look forward to getting to know you.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:47:01 +0000
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