Position: Executive Director
Organization: Clean Annapolis River Project http://www.annapolisriver.ca
Location: Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
The Organization
The Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) is a charitable,
non-governmental organization with a vision of ecologically healthy
watersheds. CARP is based in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley
with newly renovated offices situated in the historic town of
Annapolis Royal. CARP’
s mission is to enhance the ecological health of
the Annapolis River watershed through science, leadership, and
community engagement. Since its creation in 1990, CARP has grown to be
one of the most respected community-based, independently minded,
environmental management groups in the region. The group has a proven
track record of success through collaboration with local, regional,
national and international partners. CARP prides itself in making
independent, ethical decisions by putting scientific research and fact
ahead of outside pressures and influence.
Duties
CARP is seeking an energetic, creative innovator with entrepreneurial
drive and professionalism to fulfill the role of Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of
the organization under the direction of a volunteer Board of
Directors. The specific duties include:
• Overall leadership and management of CARP’s programs and activities.
• Providing technical support for all of CARP’s programs and activities.
• Providing direct oversight of the financial operations of the organization.
• Responsibility for project proposal development, implementation and
on-going management.
• Identifying and exploring new opportunities consistent with the
organization’s mandate.
• Relationship building with government, partners, funders, members
and key stakeholders.
• Promoting the organization to a wide diversity of audiences.
• Responding to inquiries from local, regional and national media.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
• A background within the interdisciplinary fields of environmental
science with an equivalent academic degree or certificate and or
(≥ 5years) work experience within a field of environmental
science.
• Experience (≥ 5years) in working within a team oriented
environment with proven management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and media skills to include: report and
proposal writing, social media management and public speaking to a
wide variety of audiences.
• Experience in grant proposal writing and formal fundraising
considered a strong asset
• Experience in financial management considered a strong asset
• Exhibits entrepreneurial drive and can apply business expertise
within a non-profit organization.
• Community minded and respectful individual.
• Possess a genuine interest and dedication to the ecological well
being of a watershed.
Compensation and Time requirements
This is a full time, permanent salaried position based at CARP’s
offices in Annapolis Royal. Salary will be commensurate with
experience and qualification (between $45,000 and $55,000). Frequent
local and regional travel is required, as well as, occasional national
and international travel. The ability to work flexible hours,
including occasional evenings and weekends is required. Anticipated
start date is August 2014.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume in one document to:
executivedirector@annapolisriver.ca
by Monday, June 30th, 2014.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those
individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Vascotto at 902-308-2670 or
executivedirector@annapolisriver.ca or visit our website at
http://www.annapolisriver.ca .
