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Elizabeth Brown
Invasive Species Coordinator, Colorado Division of Wildlife
President, Colorado Weed Management Association
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
office: 303.291.7362, cell: 303.547.8690
elizabeth.brown at state.co.us



JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Colorado Weed Management Association
Executive Director

The Colorado Weed Management Association (CWMA) is seeking qualified
candidates for the position of Executive Director.

THE ASSOCIATION


 CWMA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education,
 regulatory direction, professional improvement, and environmental
 awareness to preserve and protect our natural resources from the degrading
 impacts of invasive exotic noxious vegetation to Colorado and surrounding
 states.

THE MEMBERSHIP
 CWMA members are dedicated to noxious weed management.  Our members
 include professional weed managers representing many government agencies
 as well as private and commercial applicators.

JOB DESCRIPTION
  The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Directors, will work as
  an ex-officio member of the Board. The position provides administrative
  support to the Association as well as assisting the Committee Chairs with
  completing committee tasks and coordinating the annual training school
  and conference.  This is a part-time position that requires flexibility
  to allow for seasonal work demands. The Executive Director will be an
  independent contractor and must provide all office space and equipment.
  The Executive Director will be reimbursed for approved travel expenses.

DUTIES

The principal duties of the Executive Director include:
   1. Serve as the administrator for CWMA
   2. Work closely with the CWMA President, the Executive Committee, the
      Board of Directors and the membership of CWMA
   3. Process membership dues, event registrations and purchases.
   4. Responsible for all aspects of fiscal management working closely with
      the association's Finance Committee and Treasurer.
   5. Carry out tasks and projects assigned by the Executive Committee,
      Board of Directors and Committee Chair
   6. Facilitate interactions between CWMA and other similar organizations,
      working in support of the partnership.
   7. Work with other organizations to enhance participation in CWMA
      activities
   8. Assist with the organization of CWMA meetings and trainings, and in
      consultation with the Committee Chairs, make facility arrangements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytic ability, knowledge of sound business practices
• Works effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to edit and produce quarterly newsletter
• Proficiency using computer software including QuickBooks, Word, Excel,
etc.
• In-depth knowledge of issues relating to noxious weed management
• In-depth understanding of policy issues related to noxious weeds

Desirable
• Experience with organizational administration
• Experience with graphic design
• Experience in grant writing

PAY RATE – Dependent on Experience
Range $17,000-$20,000 Annual Salary
Average 47 hours/month or 560 hours/year

APPLICATION SUBMISSION – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2009

Application materials must include a cover letter, resume, a statement
addressing the essential and desirable qualification requirements, and
three (3) references. Application materials should be sent electronically
in a Word document to:

Elizabeth Brown, CWMA President
Elizabeth.Brown at state.co.us
Cell: 303-547-8690

Physical Address:
Elizabeth Brown
CDOW Aquatics
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216