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<b>Native Prairies Association of Texas (TX), Executive Director</b> -
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. <br>
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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. <br>
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To apply, send cover
letter, resume, and references to: (preferred) <a
href="mailto:apply@texasprairie.org">apply@texasprairie.org</a>
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). <br>
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Visit <a href="http://texasprairie.org/">http://texasprairie.org/</a>
for a full job description and more information about NPAT.<br>
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Native Prairies Association of Texas</span><br>
Job Description – Executive Director<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Job Title:</span> Executive Director,
NPAT<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> North, Coastal, or
Central Texas<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Date:</span> Applications accepted
until position is filled (please submit by March 31st, 2008)<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Submit:</span> To apply, please send
cover letter, resume, and references via email (preferred) or postal
mail.<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Email:</span> <a
href="mailto:apply@texasprairie.org">apply@texasprairie.org</a><br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Website:</span> <a
href="http://texasprairie.org/">http://texasprairie.org/</a><br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Address:</span> NPAT, Search
Committee, 2002-A Guadalupe St. PMB 290, Austin, TX 78705<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Phone:</span> 512-772-4741<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Salary Range:</span> $50,000 - $70,000
with benefits and vacation<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Job Overview:</span>
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.<br>
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Qualifications:<br>
<ul>
<li>A passion for conservation, and experience in the field of
conservation or ecological restoration.</li>
<li>Proven fundraising record, including obtaining grants from
foundations and securing significant gifts from individuals.</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Proven ability to conceive, plan and implement programs.</li>
<li>Ability to connect with people and build relationships with
prairie landowners, donors, and members.</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team.</li>
<li>Willing
to travel throughout Texas, most commonly within the tallgrass prairie
regions (including Ft. Worth, Dallas, Paris, Waco, Austin, Houston, San
Antonio).</li>
<li>Willing to work a flexible schedule which frequently includes
weekends.</li>
<li>Ability to work online, via email, web, phone, and in-person with
the board, landowners, and members.</li>
<li>Software skills including Microsoft Office products.</li>
<li>May be required to walk or travel over rough terrain</li>
</ul>
One or more of the following skill sets are beneficial but not
mandatory:<br>
<ul>
<li>Successful fundraising specifically for land acquisition and/or
endowments.</li>
<li>Experience in leading and managing individuals and teams, such as
staff and board members.</li>
<li>Experience building a non-profit from an all-volunteer
organization to a staffed organization.</li>
<li>Knowledge
of native grasslands, grassland ecology, native plants and plant
communities, grassland birds, prairie invertebrates, and other prairie
wildlife.</li>
<li>Land trust experience, such as negotiating conservation easements
and acquisitions.</li>
<li>Experience with tallgrass prairie or other native grassland
restoration.</li>
<li>GIS experience.</li>
<li>Quickbooks experience.</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Description of Duties (and estimated
percentage of time):</span><br>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fundraising (50%+)</span><br>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Program Leadership, Guidance
and Representation (20%)</span><br>
<ul>
<li>With Board participation, develop and implement NPAT’s annual
objectives for Texas prairie conservation.</li>
<li>Hire and oversee contractors to survey Texas counties for
tallgrass prairie remnants (a three year program)</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Participate in hiring of program director and supervise staff.</li>
</ul>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Administration (20%)</span><br>
<ul>
<li>Oversee NPAT’s record-keeping system to ensure they meet legal,
financial, and board needs.</li>
<li>Monitor NPAT’s annual budget and provide the Board with timely
financial reports.</li>
<li>Monitor other NPAT activities and provide timely reports to the
Board as requested.</li>
<li>Support the operation of Board Committees in the conduct of the
NPAT’s activities, for example easement monitoring..</li>
<li>Work effectively with other organizations in achieving objectives.</li>
<li>Develop and implement NPAT policies pursuant to LTA accreditation
(with Board participation)</li>
</ul>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Public Relations (10%)</span><br>
<ul>
<li>Act as the primary spokesperson for the NPAT.</li>
<li>Promote awareness of and support for our mission.</li>
<li>Oversee the release of all NPAT publications and press releases
(with the Education Committee)</li>
</ul>
In
the conduct of all these duties, maintain positive relationships and
open communications with the Board, as well as the confidentially of
all dealings.<br>
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