Job Summary: This is a part time executive position, with the possibility to develop into a full time position. The Executive Director will help to build membership; implement education and outreach programs; raise funding through sponsorships, grants and other opportunities; and connect with area landowners and agencies to find solutions to their conservation goals.
The executive director will oversee management of TBC properties and easements; provide support for land transactions; pursue LTA accreditation; and implement TBC’s strategic plan. TBC currently has a part-time administrative assistant who will assist the Executive Director. ED is accountable to, and will maintain regular communication with, the Board of Directors.
Required Education/ Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred, in related field (e.g. ecology, natural resource management, wildlife biology, nonprofit management), and/or 5+ years work experience in related field(s)
- Thorough knowledge of land conservation strategies and programs, and the role of land trusts in conservation efforts
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong fundraising and grant writing skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Solid computer skills, comfort with current technologies (i.e. internet, social media, Power Point, QuickBooks, etc.)
- Some work experience in not-for-profit organizations or agencies
Location: Executive Director will primarily work from home office and have the ability to travel for meetings and conferences.
Reports to Tampa Bay Conservancy Board of Directors.
Submit cover letter, resume, and references by July 15, 2013 to:
Tampa Bay Conservancy Board of Directors at: [email protected]
Posting closing date: July 15, 2013
The Tampa Bay Conservancy, founded in 2002, is a small non-profit, volunteer-run land trust committed to protecting the Tampa Bay region’s natural, agricultural and scenic heritage. We are poised to grow to the next level as an organization. We are seeking a dynamic leader, devoted to protecting natural Florida, to work with the Board of Directors and throughout the community to implement the organization’s mission.
