| Executive Director - Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | |
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Work Location Glen Rose, TX U.S.A |
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Organization Website: https://fossilrim.org/career-internships/ |
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Required Experience: Professional Qualifications and Expertise Required/Desired
Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. Five or more years of senior nonprofit management experience. Transparent and high integrity leadership. Business operations and fiscal management. Experience working with a Board of Directors. Strong passion for the Mission and programs of FRWC. Strong interest in land conservation and maintaining or improving FRWC with respect to conserving land, resources, and both native and nonnative species. Professional experience at a zoo or conservation organization and understanding of natural resources, education, and wildlife conservation. High-level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey FRWC's strategic future to the staff, Board, volunteers, and donors. Ability to effectively communicate FRWC's Mission to donors, volunteers, and the overall community. Knowledge of how to foster an environment of accountability, healthy work relationships and partnerships, and inclusivity among organizational staff to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment. Balance innovation/entrepreneurial spirit with operational excellence. Demonstrate strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting. Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relation skills and understanding of the funding community. Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers. Proven track record of growing organizational capacity and programmatic impact. Experience in creating and establishing clear, measurable business goals. Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development/ management, project planning, and task facilitation. Strong time management skills; ability to balance multiple projects and changing demands from day-to-day. Creative problem-solving skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong public speaking ability. Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy. Awareness of the unique opportunities and challenges of overseeing a conservation facility in a rural location. Work Requirements A full 5-day week, requiring flexibility. Available to work on weekends and holidays. Adherence to all company policies, rules, and procedures. This position is not a remote working position and presence at FRWC is a requirement. Responsibilities Board Governance: Works with the Board to fulfill FRWC's Mission. Responsible for leading all operations and staff in a manner that supports and guides FRWC's Mission, Vision, and Policies as defined by the Board of Directors and as a private, non-profit organization. Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to provide governance oversight, guidance, and vision strategy. Attend all Board meetings and provide reports and updates on current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress. Serve as liaison between the Board and staff. Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of FRWC. Drive/support development and fundraising in collaboration with the Development Director, leveraging the Board, staff, and volunteers as needed. Oversee creation and maintenance of the annual budget. Responsible for the fiscal integrity of FRWC, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and quarterly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization. Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position. Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the Board and staff to ensure Mission fulfillment through strategic planning, programs, and community outreach. Responsible for visioning, strategic planning, and implementation in collaboration with Board and staff to ensure that FRWC can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future. Maintain progressive and evolving focus on the long-term sustainability of FRWC as a conservation center. Responsible for the enhancement of FRWC's image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations. Organization Operations and Internal Relations: Oversees and implements resources to ensure that FRWC operations are appropriate. Collaborate with Management Team (department heads) and provide input and guidance. Exercise finesse working with a variety of groups, organizations, and individuals including Board members, zoo/conservation organizations/ alliances, ranches/landowners, academia, government officials, staff, volunteers, donors, and guests. Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff. Lead, serve, and develop FRWC's staff especially relating to successional leadership and institutionally progressive Mission related support. Foster a collaborative working environment, encourage professional development, and champion accountability amongst staff. Continually foster a culture that encourages collaboration between departments and recognizes positive contributions. Lead by example (servant-leadership) taking part in organizational activities as a member of the FRWC team. Model respect for the balance between having guests visit and stewarding the land well. Maintain all legal compliances, contracts, and agreements. Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of FRWC. External Relations and Engagement: Acts as the representative of FRWC to a variety of audiences. Represent FRWC in the local, regional, and broader community. Oversee marketing and other communications efforts. Participate in other industry organizations, groups, and collaborations to contribute conservation insight/efforts locally, nationally, and internationally while remaining focused on the FRWC Mission. Maintain all memberships and accreditations as benefiting FRWC and the Mission. Please submit your resume today! We are a Non-Profit organization and an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected classification under federal and state law. Fossil Rim is an “at will” and equal opportunity employer. It should be noted that it is company policy to conduct background checks on potential new employees, inclusive of testing for drugs and controlled substance use. |
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Duties / Expectations: Executive Director
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043 Skills Team management Strategic planning Strategic management + show more Do you have experience in Team management? Education Bachelor's degree Do you have a Bachelor's degree? Full job description FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER invites applicants for the position: Executive Director Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (FRWC) is a 501(c) 3, mission-focused, 1,800-acre conservation center in Glen Rose, TX. Mission: We create a better future for wildlife through our passion, place, and partnerships. Vision: We envision a thriving global ecosystem of wildlife, land, and people. Values: We work together, are stewards at heart, and are driven by discovery. The Executive Director (with staff, volunteers and the Board) is responsible for sustaining and deepening FRWC's conservation Mission impact through all operations, programs, and alliances. As the operational agent for the FRWC Board of Directors/FRWC, the Executive Director, with vision and integrity, is responsible for implementing all governance policies related to compliance (legal, regulatory, other), collaborations as a non-profit, staff oversight, financial planning/budgeting/management/ accountability, and asset protection. This position reports to the Board of Directors. To download a packet with additional information, please click here (When it opens a Google drive message, click "Open the document directly") |
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To respond to this posting, use any of the following methods: Email: Fax: U.S. Mail: Organization Website: https://fossilrim.org/career-internships/ |
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