Re: Executive Director Job Announcement
12/19/2001 08:01:45 Laverne Potter
Hi Kim,

I sent on this announcement to about 20 people I knew in higher
positions in Env. Ed, who also maintain lists of people like TreePeople,
CREEC, & Santa Monica's RCD. I wish you luck. Laverne

Adopt-A-Watershed Leadership Institute 2001-2002 - Kim Stokely wrote:

> Hi All, Adopt-A-Watershed is looking for a new Executive
> Director. Beth Huning, our past Executive Director, was recruited for
> the job of her dreams as Joint Ventures Coordinator in the San
> Francisco Bay Area and couldn't pass up the opportunity. We wish her
> all the happiness in her new position. Below is the announcement and
> job description for the position. Please pass on this information to
> anyone you think would be interested. Thank you for your help with
> this. Wish us well in finding the best person for the job! Have a
> very happy holiday season. All the best. Kim Announcement
>
> Adopt-A-Watershed (AAW) helps communities develop high-quality
> education programs, focused on the local watershed, that encourage
> watershed stewardship and enhance student learning. We are looking for
> an Executive Director, based in SF, to work on building
> entrepreneurial elements while maintaining our position in grant
> funded work. The ED will work in close collaboration with staff and
> key supporters to manage all aspects of revenue generation, budgeting,
> staff supervision, Board Development, and public relations.
> Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter to:
> Adopt-A-Watershed, Box 1850, Hayfork, CA 96041, Fax: 530-628-4212,
> Email: pris@Adopt-A-Watershed.org Job Description
> Adopt-A-Watershed Executive Director Position Description
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> General Description
>
> In collaboration with the Program Director and the Board of Directors
> of Adopt-A-Watershed ("AAW"), the Executive Director is responsible
> for all business aspects of operating and managing AAW consistent with
> the Mission and goals of the organization. The Executive Director
> serves as the principal public point of contact and represents AAW in
> all its activities. The ED is principally the leader, planner and
> facilitator responsible for guiding and managing the organization.
>
> AAW works within a collaborative framework. The ED is responsible for
> fostering and promoting this framework, facilitating successful
> projects within this structure, and adapting the framework as needed
> to sustain the organization. The ED works in close collaboration with
> the Program Director, who is the lead staff for program evolution. The
> ED is lead staff for business and administrative evolution.
>
> Primary Tasks
>
> The ED is responsible for all operational aspects of Adopt-A-Watershed
> including planning, managing, budgeting, financial operations, fund
> raising, public relations, human resources, staff development,
> strategic development, development of the Board of Directors, and
> managing Board meetings and Board workload. The ED is also responsible
> for developing successful work relationships with staff, the Board,
> and key AAW supporters.
>
> More specifically, the ED is responsible for guiding the
> organization's efforts in each of the following areas. Note that the
> ED may perform these activities directly or delegate the activity to
> staff, Board members, outside consultants or temporary staff, as
> appropriate.
>
> Administration
>
> Hire and supervise staff, consultants, and temporaries. Maintain
> personnel policy. Provide for training and staff development.
>
> Business Operations
>
> Develop and cultivate relationships with other organizations and
> agencies that share AAW's vision. Seek partnerships and collaborate
> with other organizations to further AAW's program and mission.
>
> Develop promotion and marketing strategies and oversee their
> implementation.
>
> Act as chief organizational spokesperson to government agencies,
> media, other organizations, and the public.
>
> Identify entrepreneurial opportunities and recommend business actions
> to the Board.
>
> Develop and implement new business operating methods and strategies.
>
> Fiscal Operations
>
> Develop AAW's annual budget and present to the Board for approval,
> oversee spending, and manage AAW's financial position.
>
> Monitor and report fiscal activity and budget variances to the Board
> and its Finance Committee.
>
> Strategic Planning
>
> Work with the Board of Directors, staff, and key partners to create,
> plan, and coordinate the long-range strategies for sustainable
> financing of AAW's growing program.
>
> Revenue Generation
>
> Function as lead staff for revenue generation, including development
> of fee for service, product lines, gifts, special events, and other
> forms of revenue generation (e.g. water quality permit compliance
> services).
>
> Develop and implement grant solicitation strategy, write grants, and
> manage grant reports and relationships with granting agencies,
> foundations, and other organizations.
>
> Develop personal contacts and cultivate current and potential donors,
> corporations, foundations, and governmental agency
> representatives. Keep donors informed of program progress and
> significant accomplishments.
>
> Board Development and Management
>
> Organize and participate in recruitment of new Board members.
>
> Assist Board in identifying/defining strategic Board needs.
>
> Support Board members in carrying out their responsibilities to AAW.
>
> Organize and lead Board Meetings.
>
> Relationships
>
> Internal: Cultivate respectful, open, and facilitative relationships
> with staff and Board members.
>
> External: Represent AAW to the public, donors, and collaborate with
> state and national education and conservation agencies.
>
> Entrepreneurial Spirit: This position requires great independence,
> motivation, and personal commitment.
>
> Kim Stokely
> President and Education Director
> Adopt-A-Watershed
> P.O. Box 1850
> Hayfork, CA 96041
> Phone: (530) 628-5334
> Fax: (530) 628-4212
> Email: kim@adopt-a-watershed.org

Re: Fw: Can you post?
08/13/2001 14:15:00 Cathy Klinesteker
Hey Kim! Until we get permission from the SLOW agencies to put a
building out here, we get to meet in the Old Kraft Library, built in
1908, one of the most beautiful buildings in town!!!! We'll be there
MWF and at SRDC TTh. We have walls for posting those standards!
Love ya, Cathy