***SECOND POSTING**** Executive Director San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Milpitas, California
The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory is looking for a visionary leader with a successful track record to lead our growing organization. The Bird Observatory is a small, non-profit organization with 26 years of experience conducting avian research in the San Francisco Bay area. This research contributes to land management decisions that address local conservation challenges of concern to resource agencies, policymakers, and California citizens. In addition to our 26 years of riparian research and breeding population studies of colonial water birds and California gulls, our staff participates on the South Bay Salt Pond Science Team and the San Francisco Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals Focus Teams. Through our Outreach program, we actively provide opportunities for people to be directly involved in the natural history and science of the San Francisco Bay Area, expanding their appreciation for the local environment. The Bird Observatory considers its team of 100 long-standing, dedicated volunteers part of its family and they greatly enhance the reach of our science. RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational Development * Manage the development and implementation of strategic plans * Communicate our organizational vision to partners and the community * Oversee and implement a plan for ongoing evaluation of the organization's effectiveness * Develop and implement program structures and policies to support the organizational mission * Provide leadership for fostering collaborative relationships throughout the organization and the Bird Observatory's partners Fundraising and Development * Develop and implement a sustainable, diversified fundraising plan * Maintain and build upon current funding sources including grants, contracts, and donations * Identify and develop new revenue sources including a major donor campaign * Develop, support, and coordinate a capital campaign program * Develop and support grant and contract applications Fiscal Management * Prepare monthly finance reports for the Board of Directors (Board) and supervise audits, expenditure reports and other requested fiscal reports for the Board * Supervise finance staff and coordinate management of financial and administrative procedures to maintain fiscally sound programs and accounting systems * Prepare an annual budget and development plans to meet financial needs of programs and administrative operations * Regularly track performance against budget to ensure that the financial goals are achieved, cash flow is maintained, and the financial reserve is built upon * Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principals and Checks and Balances as outlined in the Financial Policy Program Development, Administration, and Evaluation * Provide leadership, direction, and support for the staff/organization * Promote an organizational culture/structure that fosters cooperation, communication, teamwork and trust * Ensure compliance with all organizational and legal requirements for hiring and employment practices * Provide for development activities that upgrade staff skills, motivate performance and promote staff retention * Hire, train, and supervise staff and independent contractors * Conduct annual staff performance reviews Board Support * Provide advice, and help facilitate policy development and change, to assist the Board with organizational support and development * Maintain standards and structure for appropriate and effective communication between the Board and staff * Provide the Board with pertinent and timely information for decision making and organizational evaluation * Assist Board leadership to recruit, orient, train and mobilize new board members to support the mission * Facilitate operations and provide staffing as appropriate for Board committees Community Relations * Proactively market and promote the Bird Observatory's mission and supporting services to the media and community * Serve as the primary representative of the organization at fundraising events, technical meetings, and public outreach events as directed by the Board * Communicate organizational vision to a variety of stakeholders including partners organizations, foundations, resource agencies, and members of the community * Cultivate and sustain collaborative partnerships with partners and resource agencies in the conservation field QUALIFICATIONS Successful applicants will have the following qualifications: * Two to five years of experience with non-profit management * An advanced degree is preferred (M.S. or Ph.D.), but a B.S. with complementary experience will be considered * Passion for conservation science; familiarity or experience with avian ecology preferred * Demonstrated organizational leadership and team development skills * Successful experience networking and building collaborative partnerships * Effective communication and facilitation skills * Energy, enthusiasm, patience, and a sense of humor Ideal candidates will have experience in these additional areas: * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences * Successful grant writing and fundraising experience * Demonstrated critical thinking skills as applicable to the overall organization strategy and the fine detail of everyday management * Familiarity or experience with relevant state and federal environmental laws and regulations Salary range: $52,000 - $55,000 depending on qualifications and experience plus a competitive benefits package. To apply, please submit both a cover letter and resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a phone interview and successful candidates will be invited for an in-person interview. Questions can be directed to Jennifer Krauel, San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory Board President, via e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
