[PCA] JOB: Center for Plant Conservation Executive Director (St. Louis, MO)

[Kwong, Olivia]

The web link has a link to the application process:
http://www.mobot.org/jobs/mbgjobs_mrl.asp#N027

Job # N027
Executive Director
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Center for Plant Conservation
Application Deadline:  June 15, 2014 or until the position is filled

The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) is a 30-year-old network of 39
Participating Institutions actively working on rare plant conservation. The
mission of the CPC is essential to safeguard the imperiled plants of the
U.S. and Canada: the opportunities available today will never occur again!
The operation of the CPC over the years in effectively building a National
Collection of such plants marks it as the best and most effective
conservation program for plants in any country.

Summary:
The CPC Executive Director reports to the CPC Board of Trustees through the
Board's Chairman and actively manages all aspects of the national program
through long-range planning, program direction, and the establishment of
program standards. The position is charged with improving and expanding its
programs to achieve even better and more comprehensive results in the
future.

The CPC Executive Director is the liaison between the CPC staff and Board,
and the principal point of contact between the CPC, its Participating
Institutions and other interested parties, its supporters, and funders
ranging from individuals to Foundations, Corporations, and the Federal
government. The CPC Executive Director's office is also the focal point for
the CPCs efforts to help forge public policies at all levels from the
Federal government down to the level of counties and municipalities.
Coordinating fund-raising activities with all of these is essential for the
organization's success. Success at running a major fund-raising program

The CPC Executive Director ensures that there is a smooth and continuous
flow of information between the organization and its Board of Trustees,
including the planning of effective meetings of the Board and the provision
of the information needed for them to make the best possible decisions and
to participate to the fullest extent in the activities of the Center. A
primary responsibility is ensuring that sufficient funds are available for
the operation of the organization through the active pursuit of funding
opportunities and the enlistment of volunteers on the Board and beyond to
assist in the necessary solicitations and follow through.

A central activity of the CPC through the years has been the continuing
investigation of the most effective means of conserving plants through
symposia, publications, and the empowerment of Conservation Officers in the
Participating Institutions and beyond. It is essential that these
activities continue in the best and most effective way possible, and the
CPC Executive Director is especially charged with planning effective
meetings of the Conservation Officers of the Participating Institutions and
other specialists in plant conservation is an important aspect of the
duties of the CPC Executive Director and the CPC staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

   - Plans, organizes, implements, directs and ensures the accomplishments
   of CPC's mission, goals, and objectives.
   - Secures adequate funds for the organizations programs through a
   coordinated and focused program of fund-raising.
   - Ensures the ongoing effectiveness of CPC's programs and outreach
   through excellent communication with the Board of Trustees, Participating
   Institutions, organizations with relevant missions, and the general public.
   - Develops and manages all budgets, contracts, funding development, and
   the submission of grant proposals and reports for an organization with an
   annual operating budget of about $1 million.
   - Manages all aspects of CPC operations including technology.
   - Provides leadership and direction to CPC staff of generally five to
   seven employees, including hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and
   supervising staff and volunteers.
   - Appraises and evaluates CPC activities and accomplishments on a
   systematic basis.
   - Represents the CPC via presentations and national networking, for
   example at conferences and meetings and provides lectures to interested
   parties to the extent that is feasible.
   - Prepares reports and summaries evaluating effectiveness of the
   programs and projects.
   - Visits Participating Institutions and other sites of plant
   conservation importance and brings them assets that help them to improve
   their programs.
   - Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed; informs
   employees and others working with CPC of safety guidelines and methods to
   reduce hazards. Reports all accidents, injuries, and near-miss accidents
   immediately.
   - Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a
   culture of teamwork and cooperation within the CPC and its participating
   institutions, as well as the plant conservation community generally.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises the CPC team of approximately five+ staff.

Qualifications and/or Experience:

   - Minimum of seven (7) years managerial experience working in upper
   level fundraising programs inclusive of major gifts, planned giving,
   fundraising operations, and staff supervision required.
   - Prior membership program management experience a strong plus.
   - Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles and demonstrated success
   in planning and directing major gifts program with progressive increases in
   responsibility.
   - Strong knowledge of and significant development experience, especially
   with major gifts, is essential.
   - Demonstrated work experience in developing revenue and expense
   budgets, along with high level of proficiency in strategic planning and
   reporting procedures.
   - Experience in effectively leading and directing a work group in
   managing multiple projects and providing quality results is required.
   Strong focus on execution.
   - Proven track record of success working in a fast-paced, dynamic
   environment in which coordination with internal and external audiences is
   required.
   - Exceptional communication skills, organizational capacity, and
   customer service skills possessing the ability to communicate effectively
   at all levels.
   - Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
   - Excellent writing and editing skills.
   - Strong attention to detail.
   - Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct,
   maintains confidentiality.
   - Advanced understanding of financial operating budget process.
   - Must be able to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure,
   demonstrate and instill in staff members a high degree of professionalism,
   integrity, loyalty and service to the organization.
   - Prior experience in non-profit organization helpful.

Education:

   - Master's degree required, preferably a Ph.D. degree
   - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
   considered.

Other Skills and Abilities:

   - Demonstrated experience and a passion for plant conservation, with a
   background in the field sufficient to enable the sure guidance of a complex
   conservation organization.
   - A demonstrated record of successful fund-raising, including for major
   gifts, and a willingness to devote a major proportion of time and effort to
   this activity.
   - Ability to foster a work environment characterized by excellence,
   teamwork, creativity, and professionalism.
   - Preferably experience in working with a diverse non-for-profit Board
   of Directors
   - Substantial experience in working with federal, state, and local
   agencies, conservation NGOs, and the plant conservation community is highly
   desirable..
   - Experience and capabilities in business and financial management of
   nonprofit organizations.
   - Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills and demonstrated
   experience in successful management. Must have the ability to work
   patiently and effectively with a wide range of individuals in a technical
   and non-technical capacity. A style of open communications, accountability,
   and engagement of all staff in generating ideas.
   - Excellent demonstrated writing and writing skills.
   - Familiarity with databases and preferably experience in understanding
   and managing them.

Language Skills:

   - Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written).

Mathematical Skills:

   - Ability to analyze financial reports, develop strategies, projections
   and budgets.


Reasoning Ability:

   - Must be able to think strategically and interact with all levels of
   staff, volunteers, donors and the public; and, must be able to exercise
   independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing
   approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Computer Skills:

   - Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel Outlook).

Physical Demands:

   - Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
   - May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., step
   stools, etc.).
   - Ability to walk about facility frequently throughout work day, and sit
   for extended periods of the work day (may sit up to 75% of work day).

Work Environment:

   - Comfortable working in immediate proximity to staff and outside
   contacts, in a safe and friendly manner, answering questions regarding
   human resource policies and procedures.
   - Indoor office setting; shared work space, office environment with
   multiple staff within the department, and ability to travel as needed.

The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of
the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.
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