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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Position Description:
</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Founded in 1984, The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and long-term management of biodiversity on a regional basis,
and to the prevention of regional extinctions of rare plants, animals and ecosystems. IRC is a standard setter in applied conservation science, utilizing deep expertise in ecologic and restoration management for species conservation across fragmented landscapes.
An intellectual leader in protected areas and land management in </span>
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<st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">South Florida</span></st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">, IRC’s forward-guard approach is now being tested in
the </span><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Caribbean</span></st1:PlaceName><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">
</span><st1:PlaceType><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Basin</span></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"> and beyond. The Institute is a 501c3
organization.
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<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">IRC seeks a dedicated, entrepreneurial leader to steward its mission and to oversee daily business operations. This entails leading staff to restore ecological communities and
protect endangered species; </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">fostering public awareness of IRC’s programs; and
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">deepening and extending collaboration, research, and networking among government, academic and private land-owner partners.
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of the science of restoration ecology, not for profit business practice, and experience with land management
agency partnerships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The successful candidate will possess a recognized reputation in organizational management, proven leadership
abilities, </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">a high degree of autonomy and accountability while remaining a part of a larger team,
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">a passion for biodiversity, clear evidence of successful working relationships with partners in both the public and private sector, and skills to represent the Institute
effectively to stakeholders and to the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Minimum qualifications include: 1) a masters in conservation science (or commensurate experience); 2) demonstrated leadership in
a broad spectrum of business management domains; 3) excellent written and oral communication skills; 4) computer proficiency in MS Office, accounting, statistical, and ArcGIS software; 5)
</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">a proficiency in grant writing and reporting</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">; and 6)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
a </span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">valid vehicle operator’s license, own vehicle and willingness to travel. Other formal management training (e.g. MBA or equivalent experience), online publishing, and
wilderness travel experience are preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Applications should include: 1) a letter describing the applicant's qualifications and experience related to the position; 2) a
curriculum vitae; 3) names and addresses of three references; and 4) a one-page writing sample such as an abstract for a grant proposal, published paper, or a press release. Please email all application materials as pdf attachments to Robert.Heinzman@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">The position is accountable to the Executive Director. The position requires living in
</span><st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Southeastern Florida</span></st1:place><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Day-to-day operational management and development of IRC’s conservation programs, including coordinating teams, setting priorities, and advising senior management on needs to be addressed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Liaise with contract partners and other stakeholders in the execution of projects, ensuring reliable invoicing, reporting, and relationship development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Provide/oversee operations, including HR, IT, and finance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Provide budgetary oversight and reporting to ED and Board of Directors.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Work with staff to develop and carry out effective fundraising, communication, education, display, and public outreach related to plant conservation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Ensure application, acquisition of, and adherence to appropriate government permits and memoranda of understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">See our website for further details about our program:
<a href="http://www.regionalconservation.org/"><font color="#800080">http://www.regionalconservation.org/</font></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Salary commensurate with experience; IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Review of applications will begin on
</span><st1:date ls="trans" Month="4" Day="15" Year="2012"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">April 15, 2012</span></st1:date><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">, but
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.</span></p>
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