Executive Director
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory
Milpitas, California=20
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=20
* Communicate our organizational vision to partners and the community=20
* Oversee and implement a plan for ongoing evaluation of the =
organization's effectiveness=20
* Develop and implement program structures and policies to support the =
organizational mission=20
* Provide leadership for fostering collaborative relationships =
throughout the organization and the Bird Observatory's partners=20
Fundraising and Development=20
* Develop and implement a sustainable, diversified fundraising plan=20
* Maintain and build upon current funding sources including grants, =
contracts, and donations=20
* Identify and develop new revenue sources including a major donor =
campaign=20
* Develop, support, and coordinate a capital campaign program=20
* Develop and support grant and contract applications=20
Fiscal Management=20
* Prepare monthly finance reports for the Board of Directors (Board) and =
supervise audits, expenditure reports and other requested fiscal reports =
for the Board=20
* Supervise finance staff and coordinate management of financial and =
administrative procedures to maintain fiscally sound programs and =
accounting systems=20
* Prepare an annual budget and development plans to meet financial needs =
of programs and administrative operations=20
* Regularly track performance against budget to ensure that the =
financial goals are achieved, cash flow is maintained, and the financial =
reserve is built upon=20
* Adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principals and Checks and =
Balances as outlined in the Financial Policy=20
Program Development, Administration, and Evaluation
* Provide leadership, direction, and support for the staff/organization=20
* Promote an organizational culture/structure that fosters cooperation, =
communication, teamwork and trust=20
* Ensure compliance with all organizational and legal requirements for =
hiring and employment practices=20
* Provide for development activities that upgrade staff skills, motivate =
performance and promote staff retention=20
* Hire, train, and supervise staff and independent contractors=20
* Conduct annual staff performance reviews=20
Board Support
* Provide advice, and help facilitate policy development and change, to =
assist the Board with organizational support and development=20
* Maintain standards and structure for appropriate and effective =
communication between the Board and staff=20
* Provide the Board with pertinent and timely information for decision =
making and organizational evaluation=20
* Assist Board leadership to recruit, orient, train and mobilize new =
board members to support the mission=20
* Facilitate operations and provide staffing as appropriate for Board =
committees=20
Community Relations
* Proactively market and promote the Bird Observatory's mission and =
supporting services to the media and community=20
* Serve as the primary representative of the organization at fundraising =
events, technical meetings, and public outreach events as directed by =
the Board=20
* Communicate organizational vision to a variety of stakeholders =
including partners organizations, foundations, resource agencies, and =
members of the community=20
* Cultivate and sustain collaborative partnerships with partners and =
resource agencies in the conservation field=20
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
* Two to five years of experience with non-profit management=20
* An advanced degree is preferred (M.S. or Ph.D.), but a B.S. with =
complementary experience will be considered=20
* Passion for conservation science; familiarity or experience with avian =
ecology preferred=20
* Demonstrated organizational leadership and team development skills=20
* Successful experience networking and building collaborative =
partnerships=20
* Effective communication and facilitation skills=20
* Energy, enthusiasm, patience, and a sense of humor=20
Ideal candidates will have experience in these additional areas:
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and =
non-technical audiences=20
* Successful grant writing and fundraising experience=20
* Demonstrated critical thinking skills as applicable to the overall =
organization strategy and the fine detail of everyday management=20
* Familiarity or experience with relevant state and federal =
environmental laws and regulations=20
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. =20
Questions can be directed to Jennifer Krauel, San Francisco Bay Bird =
Observatory Board President, via e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>=20
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