[PCA] JOB: California Native Plant Society Executive Director (Sacramento, CA)

[Olivia Kwong]

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California Native Plant Society
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is a science-based advocacy 
organization with over 9,000 members organized in 33 chapters across the 
state, a Chapter Council that meets quarterly, a Board of Directors 
elected by the Chapter Council, numerous local and statewide committees 
chaired by chapter volunteers, and volunteer and paid administrative and 
program staff.  Volunteer leadership is an integral and vital component 
of our success as an organization. The Society's members work in 
cooperation with county, state, and federal agencies, elected officials, 
NGOs, and other non-profit organizations to conserve California native 
plants and their natural habitats, and increase understanding, 
appreciation, and horticultural use of native plants.  The Society's 
administrative and technical staff facilitates and supports the work of 
the chapters and implements statewide programs. The Society is 
headquartered in Sacramento.

JOB SUMMARY

CNPS is seeking an Executive Director who will be a strong and articulate 
advocate for one of California's most effective conservation 
organizations.  We are looking for someone who is a team-builder and 
excellent communicator with the ability to forge alliances with public 
and private organizations.  The successful candidate will build and 
strengthen the Society's membership and donor base and work with all 
parts of the Society, as well as external partners, to grow new revenue 
sources necessary to support the overall financial health of the 
organization now and in the future. He/she is responsible for managing 
all staff, helping to implement strategic plans developed by the Society, 
staying within budgets approved by the Board, and has chief 
administrative responsibility for the Society including the Society's 
public accountability, legal obligations, and regular reporting.  The 
Executive Director operates under the direction of the Society's Board of 
Directors and is supervised directly by the President of the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

* At least three years of supervisory experience in a non-profit setting
* Demonstrated ability to work with volunteers with all levels of 
expertise
* Demonstrated leadership abilities
* Demonstrated fundraising abilities through grant writing, individual 
donor campaigns, and membership appeals
* Experience with financial management
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated commitment to, understanding of, and enthusiasm for natural 
resource conservation

Review of applications will begin March 20, 2012 (anticipated start date 
June 1, 2012).

Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
Competitive compensation package for non profit organizations of equal 
size.

To Apply: Submit an electronic application (in MS Word), including a 
cover letter expressing interest and summarizing your qualifications and 
experience, along with a current resume, to: Executive Director 
Recruitment Committee, CNPS, email: edsearch at cnps.org.   For further 
information see our website at www.cnps.org.

http://www.cnps.org/cnps/jobs/exec_dir_description-201202.pdf
http://www.cnps.org/cnps/jobs/exec_dir_announcement-201202.pdf