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Organization
Job Posted
November 9, 2023
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No
Careers
Contact Name
Grace
Contact Email
board@eacmarin.org
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Deadline to Apply
Location
United States
Summary
Organization Overview: The EAC works to protect and enhance the unique lands, waters, and biodiversity of coastal Marin County, California, advocates in support of EAC’s environmental goals, and fosters public engagement.
Position Overview: The EAC’s Executive Director provides overall leadership for the operation of the organization. The Executive Director is responsible for implementing programs and policies set by the Board of Directors, supervising staff, fundraising, finances, grant applications and management, communications and outreach, member cultivation, and the general well-being of the organization.
Duties:
Leadership/Supervision/Administration:
- Provide leadership for the organization, including formulating environmental policy positions, developing and executing plans to raise private funds, and obtaining grants and other resources for projects that accomplish EAC’s mission.
- Mentor, manage, and collaborate with a small team of staff, interns, and members serving as volunteers to accomplish organizational objectives.
- Work with the Board to develop an annual action plan for the organization and its positions and strategies on environmental issues.
- Help recruit Board members.
- Collaborate with community organizations and volunteers to amplify EAC’s environmental policy positions and activities.
- Maintain a sustained commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
Advocacy/Outreach:
- Coordinate research and develop policy positions on key environmental issues.
- Build consensus, develop effective coalitions, and collaborate with diverse interests in support of EAC policy positions.
- Represent EAC with public agencies and other organizations as to policies affecting West Marin, including Marin County government, California Coastal Commission, National Park Service, and other local, state, and federal environmental agencies.
- Direct public outreach and messaging through EAC’s website and social media and serve as spokesperson to all media outlets. Oversee periodic EAC newsletters and monthly e-alerts to members.
- Organize and participate in EAC events.
Fundraising/Fiscal Management:
- Be responsible for the financial health of the organization, including fundraising and the securing of major gifts and grants.
- Prepare and implement an annual plan and budget with a focus on financial capacity and long-term security.
- Raise sufficient revenue from members, events, grants, and major donors to sustain and grow the organization.
- Manage the organization’s resources within its approved budget. Provide regular financial, administrative, and programmatic reports to the Board.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Demonstrated understanding of environmental/climate issues and personal commitment to EAC’s mission.
- Education: BA + relevant post BA
- Experience working in the non-profit sector and with environmental issues.
- Excellent organizational and personnel management and team-building skills.
- Experience building coalitions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in cloud-based collaborative software.
- Dedication to maintaining high standards for quality and professionalism in EAC.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.
Start Date: Negotiable, February 1, 2024.
Compensation Information
$94,400 - $102,000 annually, DOE