Position: Executive Director
Organization: West
Kootenay EcoSociety
Location: Nelson, British Columbia
Organization: West
Kootenay EcoSociety
Location: Nelson, British Columbia
Terms
of Employment:
30 hours per week, permanent
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications
Application deadline: March 31, 2016
of Employment:
30 hours per week, permanent
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications
Application deadline: March 31, 2016
Location: Nelson, BC and surrounding area
Job
Description:
Description:
West
Kootenay EcoSociety seeks a passionate and experienced team player to lead our
organization as Executive Director. Working with board, staff, and volunteers,
the Executive Director will participate in long-term planning and oversee day
to day operations including fundraising, project administration, operational
and budget planning, staff supervision, and program evaluation.
Kootenay EcoSociety seeks a passionate and experienced team player to lead our
organization as Executive Director. Working with board, staff, and volunteers,
the Executive Director will participate in long-term planning and oversee day
to day operations including fundraising, project administration, operational
and budget planning, staff supervision, and program evaluation.
Key
Accountabilities:
Accountabilities:
- Develop,
implement, evaluate, and adapt programs which implement the organization’s
strategic plan - Assist
the Board of Directors in periodically evaluating and adapting the
strategic plan - Hire,
train, evaluate and supervise staff as needed - Promote
West Kootenay EcoSociety’s initiatives as an ambassador and spokesperson - Deliver
timely and accurate financial and operational reports to the Board of
Directors - Research,
write and submit funding proposals and reports - Develop
and implement marketing strategies to increase visibility and credibility - Supervise
implementation of the fundraising plan - Work
with staff and Board to develop and periodically review annual work plans
and budgets
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- At
least 5 years of experience within the non-profit sector in a leadership
capacity, preferably within the environmental field - Completion
of a degree in environmental studies, public administration or a related
field - Demonstrated
interest in and passion for our work - Track
record of successful fundraising through grants, memberships, events, and
other avenues - Strong
administrative skills including: meeting logistics, record keeping, budget
management, and organizational skills - Project
management experience including overseeing contractors, budgets, and
deliverables. - Strong
communication and engagement skills including: facilitating meetings,
public speaking, coordinating volunteers, publicizing events and programs,
managing website and social media - Capable
of completing assigned tasks on time and with minimal supervision - Valid
BC drivers’ license
Preferred
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Applied
knowledge of ecosystems and sensitive species in the West Kootenay area - Applied
knowledge of climate change and/or renewable energy policy - Experience
with grassroots organizing, including campaign planning and mobilization
To
apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format by email to:
hiring @ecosociety.ca*
before March 31, 2016. Late submissions will not be accepted. We thank all
those that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
apply, please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format by email to:
hiring @ecosociety.ca*
before March 31, 2016. Late submissions will not be accepted. We thank all
those that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
