Prairie Rivers Network seeks an energetic and self motivated individual to lead an organization working with state agencies, scientists, other advocacy groups, and citizens to protect Illinois' 87,000 miles of rivers and streams. Individuals with fundraising, program development and advocacy skills with knowledge of the Clean Water Act and its implementation arr strongly urged to apply.
Organization
Prairie Rivers Network is Illinois' statewide river conservation organization and an affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.
Founded in 1967, the organization is headquartered in a dynamic University community just 35 minutes from a nationally designated scenic river. Prairie Rivers works to restore and protect Illinois' rivers for the benefit of people, fish, and wildlife, and our work and our strategic plan are organized in three program areas, Clean Water, Habitat Protection, and Outreach and Education.
For more information about programs and staff: www.prairierivers.org Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall administration and management of the organization, including programs, fundraising and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy development and administration, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is a full-time position, hired by and directly accountable to the board through its elected board chair. The principal duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director include:
Serving as the primary planner for the organization, proposing goals and objectives and developing projections of needs and funding. Providing information for evaluation of the organization's programs.
Overseeing work plans for the organization and the staff to ensure that program and project goals are being met.
Leading, developing and managing the staff; preparing annual work performance standards and conducting regular performance reviews; ensuring diversity and equal opportunity and fostering an atmosphere supportive of the organization's mission.
Providing staff support to the Board of Directors and its committees assuring regular reporting and record keeping.
Developing and directing a focused year-round fund raising program that includes foundations, members, corporate and major donors.
Developing an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors; administering the approved budget and working with the Office Administrator to report to the Board on the revenues and expenses at each meeting of the Board of Directors.
Overseeing the finances of the organization; ensuring the effective collection, disbursement and accounting of all funds received.
Overseeing the implementation of a communications program intended to enhance and maintain public understanding and support of the purposes and programs of Prairie Rivers.
Coordinating advocacy and representation of the organization's policies to government officials.
Developing and maintaining mutuallybeneficial relationships with other agencies and organizations, both public and private, engaged in activities similar to those of interest and concern to the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree required and a Masters Degree highly desirable. Five years of responsible experience as an executive or senior manager of a not for profit organization preferred. The preferred applicant will also be a
proven leader with strong written and oral communication skills: a person who can establish relationships with donors, government officials, leaders of other conservation organizations and members of the
Board; who has experience in organizational management and fundraising from foundations, individuals and corporate donors; who has the ability to think strategically and has experience in conservation issues; and who demonstrates the ability to lead and inspire a highly qualified anddedicated staff.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter, contact information for three references and a brief writing sample (no longer than three pages) to:
Prairie Rivers Network
809 South Fifth Street
Champaign, IL 61820-6215
217-344-2381 (fax)
<mailto:info@prairierivers.org>info@prairierivers.org
Closing date: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
Prairie Rivers is an equal opportunity employer.
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