Thought this might be of interest to some of you. Scott Keller ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- Job Description: Executive Director Northern Forest Canoe Trail 2002 The 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the largest inland water trail in the Northeastern United States. It follows historic Native American canoe routes linking the Adirondacks with northern Maine, serving as a living reminder of the heritage of the Northern Forest area and its people, while also providing recreational users access to these waters. The objective of the NFCT is to create a trail managed and maintained by local communities along the route, as well as to tell the rich historical and cultural stories of Northern New England, where rivers were once the highways of communication. The Executive Director of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail will provide added vision and leadership for the NFCT. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the legal and financial health of the organization, as well as its role in the conservation community at large. The Executive Director will manage the daily operation of the NFCT to ensure that the organization meets its commitments to its members and the communities through which it passes. Specific tasks and responsibilities of the Executive Director include: ^Õ Vision and Leadership. Lead the NFCT organization to create a model water trail with active local community involvement, utilizing strong stewardship and environmental principles. Guide Board and organization in long-term strategic planning, as well as annual organizational planning. The first goal of the NFCT is to ensure that the trail is passable for its entire length. The Executive Director will be in charge of planning and directing this effort, while preparing to expand educational and other opportunities for the NFCT to assist its host communities once the physical trail is completed. ^Õ Raising Funds. Lead the fundraising effort: research and cultivate potential funding sources, develop and implement strategies for donor solicitation, write foundation grants, solicit corporate support, work with Congressional contacts, monitor donor activity and trends, and acknowledge donors. Work with Board or other partners when necessary. ^Õ Marketing the NFCT. Communicate the NFCT mission, stewardship programs, and financial needs to media, political operatives, members, donors, landowners, state and federal agencies, local communities, recreation and conservation organizations, and other stakeholders. ^Õ External Relations. Develop networks and maintain ongoing relations and communications with recreational trail users, landowners, members and donors, and the local communities. ^Õ Financial Oversight. Develop and manage an annual budget in concert with the Board of Directors. ^Õ Staff Support and Management. Supervise and provide necessary support for staff (need to hire part-time assistant in 2002) and volunteers to ensure that the business of the NFCT is properly attended to in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. The Executive Director has the responsibility for hiring, firing, assessing performance, and resolving staff conflicts. ^Õ Programs. Policy, planning, and oversight of the NFCT program areas, including Trail development, usage management, stewardship programs, publications (including newsletters, sectional maps ), education/outreach, and membership. Work with State Coordinators, local community organizations, university partners and the National Park Service regional staff to execute the yearly program plan throughout the four-state region. ^Õ Reporting Out. Provide the Board of Directors with accurate and timely information to support decisions and development. The Executive Director will supervise the implementation of all Board policies. Qualifications Desired: Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in environmental studies, natural resource management, environmental education, or related field Four or more years of organizing experience, preferably in an environmental or outdoor recreation field Ability to work closely with people of diverse interests and backgrounds (good people skills) Strong self motivation Familiarity with recreational trail development and management Financial and budget management skills Excellent writing and speaking skills (including grant-writing) Solid computer skills in Windows environment, including database management and desktop publishing Experience with non-profit environmental organizations Public relations, fundraising experience -- including foundations, individual donors, and corporations Ability and willingness to travel throughout the four state region and work evenings and weekends as necessary Dynamic, flexible, creative. Outdoor oriented. Salary range $35,000 - $40,000. Office location is flexible within Vermont or New Hampshire. Please send resume by March 20, 2002 to: Northern Forest Canoe Trail PO Box 572 Waitsfield, VT 05673 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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