Position Description
State Executive Director, Indiana
National Audubon Society
As part of its strategic
planning process, the National Audubon Society is opening an office in every
state. Currently, we are seeking a
highly motivated individual with a passion for conservation to direct a new
program in the state of Indiana.
Position
summary
The Executive Director will be the chief executive
officer for Audubon-Indiana, and will supervise all NAS facilities and programs
in the state.
Relationships
The Executive Director
reports to Glenn Olson, NAS Senior Vice President and Director of Field
Operations, who is based in Sacramento, CA.
The position will also be responsible in the future to a State Board of
Directors, which will be formed during the first year of the program’s
operation. The Executive Director and
all employees of Audubon-Indiana will be employees of the National Audubon
Society.
The Executive Director will also work with National
Audubon staff and other state directors throughout the country in implementing
NAS policy objectives.
Position
priorities
·
Work
with representatives of Audubon chapters within Indiana and NAS to build a
statewide Board of Directors.
·
Develop
plans to achieve Audubon’s “2020 Vision” to build a national network of
environmental education centers and create a culture of conservation.
·
Working
closely with NAS and the future state Board, develop a strategic plan for
Audubon-Indiana’s development of environmental education centers, complete the
plans for and initiate the development of one or more centers.
·
Serving
as a liaison between NAS and the chapters, work to build relationships with and
between the chapters.
·
Personnel Recruit, train and retain
skilled and experienced staff members who are committed to accomplishing
Audubon goals in Indiana.
·
Program Develop and implement plans for Audubon’s educational and conservation
programs and centers within the state.
Effectively manage these programs and centers as they grow.
·
Financial Take a leadership role in fundraising efforts with individuals,
foundations, and corporations, including cultivation of major donor
prospects. Develop and administer
Audubon-Indiana’s budget and ensure the organization’s fiscal responsibility.
·
Relationships.
1.
Keep
chapters informed on NAS priorities and assist chapters with their
conservation, education, and advocacy efforts.
2.
Coordinate
with NAS and other State Directors on matters of national or regional concern.
3.
Make
effective use of the strengths of the members of the Board of Directors, that a
strong board may help make Indiana a leader in conservation.
4.
Build
and maintain strong working relationships with other conservation organizations
within Indiana.
5.
Encourage
and make effective use of volunteers.
·
Advocacy. Serve as Audubon’s principal
spokesperson in Indiana. Be a visible
and effective advocate for Audubon priorities in the legislative and regulatory
arenas
Background
·
Education: a bachelor’s degree is required.
An advanced degree in science, law, public administration or a natural
resource-related field may be useful.
·
Experience: Progressively responsible
experience with private, non-profit, or public sector organizations in several
of the following areas:
1.
Management
2.
Budgeting
3.
Development
including major donor relationships
4.
Experience
in conducting a capital campaign
5.
Making
presentations to groups.
·
Is
strongly committed to conservation and Audubon’s vision.
·
Is
a strategic planner.
·
Can
budget and manage effectively.
·
Is
a consensus builder and leader.
·
Has
good oral and written communication skills
·
Has
built programs and a board of directors
Send resume and salary requirements to:
Glenn
Olson
Senior
Vice President, Field Operations
National
Audubon Society
555
Audubon Place
Sacramento, CA 95825
National Audubon Society is an equal opportunity
employer.