[PCA] JOB: Executive Director for the Native Prairies Association of Texas (TX)

[Jason Spangler]

*Native Prairies Association of Texas (TX), Executive Director* - NPAT 
seeks a full time Executive Director with a passion for conservation to 
lead the organization in its mission to conserve and restore the native 
prairies and other grasslands of Texas. NPAT is a land trust protecting 
over 1,200 acres of native Texas prairie, including critically imperiled 
tallgrass prairie.

Responsibilities include fundraising and donor relations, strategic 
planning, and community outreach in addition to overall management of 
the organization. Candidates should possess a successful fundraising 
record, strong communication and management skills, and experience with 
conservation. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with 
experience. NPAT is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send cover letter, resume, and references to: (preferred) 
apply at texasprairie.org <mailto:apply at texasprairie.org> or NPAT, Search 
Committee, 2002 - A Guadalupe St. PMB 290, Austin, TX 78705-5609. 
Applications accepted until position is filled (please submit by March 
31st, 2008).

Visit http://texasprairie.org/ for a full job description and more 
information about NPAT.

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Native Prairies Association of Texas
Job Description -- Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director, NPAT

Location: North, Coastal, or Central Texas

Date: Applications accepted until position is filled (please submit by 
March 31st, 2008)
Submit: To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and references via 
email (preferred) or postal mail.

Email: apply at texasprairie.org <mailto:apply at texasprairie.org>
Website: http://texasprairie.org/
Address: NPAT, Search Committee, 2002-A Guadalupe St. PMB 290, Austin, 
TX 78705
Phone: 512-772-4741

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 with benefits and vacation

Job Overview: The Executive Director is responsible for the execution of 
NPAT's goals and policies as set by the Board of Directors, including 
fundraising, hiring and supervising of staff, day to day management, and 
all other duties necessary for NPAT to succeed in its mission to 
conserve and restore Texas' native prairies and other grasslands.

Qualifications:

    * A passion for conservation, and experience in the field of
      conservation or ecological restoration.
    * Proven fundraising record, including obtaining grants from
      foundations and securing significant gifts from individuals.
    * Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    * Proven ability to conceive, plan and implement programs.
    * Ability to connect with people and build relationships with
      prairie landowners, donors, and members.
    * Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
    * Willing to travel throughout Texas, most commonly within the
      tallgrass prairie regions (including Ft. Worth, Dallas, Paris,
      Waco, Austin, Houston, San Antonio).
    * Willing to work a flexible schedule which frequently includes
      weekends.
    * Ability to work online, via email, web, phone, and in-person with
      the board, landowners, and members.
    * Software skills including Microsoft Office products.
    * May be required to walk or travel over rough terrain

One or more of the following skill sets are beneficial but not mandatory:

    * Successful fundraising specifically for land acquisition and/or
      endowments.
    * Experience in leading and managing individuals and teams, such as
      staff and board members.
    * Experience building a non-profit from an all-volunteer
      organization to a staffed organization.
    * Knowledge of native grasslands, grassland ecology, native plants
      and plant communities, grassland birds, prairie invertebrates, and
      other prairie wildlife.
    * Land trust experience, such as negotiating conservation easements
      and acquisitions.
    * Experience with tallgrass prairie or other native grassland
      restoration.
    * GIS experience.
    * Quickbooks experience.

Description of Duties (and estimated percentage of time):

Fundraising (50%+)

    * Direct and conduct fundraising and membership development
      activities to enable the organization to carry out its mission and
      long term vision, in partnership with the Board and staff.
    * Includes donor outreach, designing and implementing fund-raising
      and membership solicitations, and seeking financial support,
      grants, contracts and other assistance from individuals,
      foundations, corporations, and public agencies.

Program Leadership, Guidance and Representation (20%)

    * With Board participation, develop and implement NPAT's annual
      objectives for Texas prairie conservation.
    * Hire and oversee contractors to survey Texas counties for
      tallgrass prairie remnants (a three year program)
    * Contact and build relationships with prairie landowners; screen
      potential acquisition projects, make recommendations to the Board,
      and negotiate and draft Board-approved real property and
      conservation easement transactions.
    * Participate in hiring of program director and supervise staff.

Administration (20%)

    * Oversee NPAT's record-keeping system to ensure they meet legal,
      financial, and board needs.
    * Monitor NPAT's annual budget and provide the Board with timely
      financial reports.
    * Monitor other NPAT activities and provide timely reports to the
      Board as requested.
    * Support the operation of  Board Committees in the conduct of the
      NPAT's activities, for example easement monitoring..
    * Work effectively with other organizations in achieving objectives.
    * Develop and implement NPAT policies pursuant to LTA accreditation
      (with Board participation)


Public Relations (10%)

    * Act as the primary spokesperson for the NPAT.
    * Promote awareness of and support for our mission.
    * Oversee the release of all NPAT publications and press releases
      (with the Education Committee)

In the conduct of all these duties, maintain positive relationships and 
open communications with the Board, as well as the confidentially of all 
dealings.
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