NPAT Executive Director Job Posting
Hiring Announcement for Executive Director Position
I am pleased to announce that the Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT), a non-profit 501(c)(3) land trust dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and appreciation of native prairies, savannas, and other grasslands in Texas, is hiring an Executive Director.
The State Land and Water Conservation Plan and State Wildlife Action Plan recently identified the Blackland Prairies and the Gulf Prairies and Marshes, and prairie wildlife such as grassland birds, as the highest priority conservation regions in Texas.
NPAT protects over 1,200 acres of native Texas prairie including critically imperiled tallgrass prairie. Founded in 1986, NPAT is managed by a Board of Directors and is currently focused on protecting native prairie via conservation easement and acquisition, outreach to landowners, and grant-supported surveys of 90+ counties to locate tallgrass prairie remnants.
Three years of funding for the position has been obtained, and securing further funding is a top fundraising priority.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled (please submit by April 15th, 2008). Visit http://texasprairie.org/ for a full job description and more information about NPAT.
Sincerely,
Kunda Lee Wicce
President
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Native Prairies Association of Texas (TX), Executive Director - NPAT seeks a full time Executive Director with a passion for conservation to lead the organization in its mission to conserve and restore the native prairies and other grasslands of Texas. NPAT is a land trust protecting over 1,200 acres of native Texas prairie, including critically imperiled tallgrass prairie. Responsibilities include fundraising and donor relations, strategic planning, and community outreach in addition to overall management of the organization. Candidates should possess a successful fundraising record, strong communication and management skills, and experience with conservation. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. NPAT is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and references to: (preferred) apply@texasprairie.org or NPAT, Search Committee, 2002 - A Guadalupe St. PMB 290, Austin, TX 78705-5609. Applications accepted until position is filled (please submit by April 15th, 2008). Visit http://texasprairie.org/ for a full job description and more information about NPAT.
Native Prairies Association of Texas
Job Description – Executive Director
Job Title: Executive Director, NPAT
Location: North, Coastal, or Central Texas
Date: Applications accepted until position is filled (please submit by April 15th, 2008)
Submit: To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and references via email (preferred) or postal mail.
Email: apply@texasprairie.org
Website: http://texasprairie.org/
Address: NPAT, Search Committee, 2002-A Guadalupe St. PMB 290, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: 512-772-4741
Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 with benefits and vacation
Job Overview: The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of NPAT’s goals and policies as set by the Board of Directors, including fundraising, hiring and supervising of staff, day to day management, and all other duties necessary for NPAT to succeed in its mission to conserve and restore Texas’ native prairies and other grasslands.
Qualifications:
- A passion for conservation, and experience in the field of conservation or ecological restoration.
- Proven fundraising record, including obtaining grants from foundations and securing significant gifts from individuals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to conceive, plan and implement programs.
- Ability to connect with people and build relationships with prairie landowners, donors, and members.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willing to travel throughout Texas, most commonly within the tallgrass prairie regions (including Ft. Worth, Dallas, Paris, Waco, Austin, Houston, San Antonio).
- Willing to work a flexible schedule which frequently includes weekends.
- Ability to work online, via email, web, phone, and in-person with the board, landowners, and members.
- Software skills including Microsoft Office products.
- May be required to walk or travel over rough terrain
- Successful fundraising specifically for land acquisition and/or endowments.
- Experience in leading and managing individuals and teams, such as staff and board members.
- Experience building a non-profit from an all-volunteer organization to a staffed organization.
- Knowledge of native grasslands, grassland ecology, native plants and plant communities, grassland birds, prairie invertebrates, and other prairie wildlife.
- Land trust experience, such as negotiating conservation easements and acquisitions.
- Experience with tallgrass prairie or other native grassland restoration.
- GIS experience.
- Quickbooks experience.
Fundraising (50%+)
- Direct and conduct fundraising and membership development activities to enable the organization to carry out its mission and long term vision, in partnership with the Board and staff.
- Includes donor outreach, designing and implementing fund-raising and membership solicitations, and seeking financial support, grants, contracts and other assistance from individuals, foundations, corporations, and public agencies.
- With Board participation, develop and implement NPAT’s annual objectives for Texas prairie conservation.
- Hire and oversee contractors to survey Texas counties for tallgrass prairie remnants (a three year program)
- Contact and build relationships with prairie landowners; screen potential acquisition projects, make recommendations to the Board, and negotiate and draft Board-approved real property and conservation easement transactions.
- Participate in hiring of program director and supervise staff.
- Oversee NPAT’s record-keeping system to ensure they meet legal, financial, and board needs.
- Monitor NPAT’s annual budget and provide the Board with timely financial reports.
- Monitor other NPAT activities and provide timely reports to the Board as requested.
- Support the operation of Board Committees in the conduct of the NPAT’s activities, for example easement monitoring..
- Work effectively with other organizations in achieving objectives.
- Develop and implement NPAT policies pursuant to LTA accreditation (with Board participation)
Public Relations (10%)
- Act as the primary spokesperson for the NPAT.
- Promote awareness of and support for our mission.
- Oversee the release of all NPAT publications and press releases (with the Education Committee)