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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management
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Manages the Department's
programmatic delivery.
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Active member of senior
management team including participation in senior staff meetings, on teams
working on CEO/organizational priorities, and working to break down
traditional silos.
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With the Vice President for
Finance and Department Directors directs budgeting and finance for the
Department with a goal of aligning funding to priorities and achieving
sustainability.
Staff
Supervision
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Supervise Department staff
so that the work and mission of the Society and strategic plan are
fulfilled.
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Make routine employment
decisions regarding staff duties and responsibilities; review performance.
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Assign work, guide and
advise staff.
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Resolve personnel problems
with guidance from HR.
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Promote staff growth and
training including succession planning.
Stewardship
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Directs development and
implementation of vision for stewardship initiatives with an eye towards
constant innovation.
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Oversees development and
implementation of stewardship initiatives such as forestry, grassland,
ecological management of white tail deer, Corporate Stewardship Council
and SAVE.
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Evaluate programs to assure
the highest possible standards, foster culture of constant learning and
prioritize based on organization priorities and mission fit.
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Oversees the unstaffed
wildlife sanctuaries and collaboration with center staff at staffed
sanctuaries, supervising, and delegating responsibility where appropriate
to individual sanctuary stewards.
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Oversees department staff to
assess properties offered to NJAS, and makes recommendations to the COO as
to their suitability for NJAS including as potential sanctuaries and
intended for sale.
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Collaborates very closely
with Government Relations on stewardship related policy matters.
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Works with the mission areas
to implement NJAS threefold mission through cooperative projects and
grants including environmental education policies and legislation.
Membership/Fundraising
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Work with Vice President of
Development to develop, implement and evaluate annual fundraising plan.
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Work with Development staff
to seek funding through grants, contracts and individual giving including
membership for the Department and Society.
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Participate in key NJA
events such as World Series of Birding and donor cultivation gatherings.
Community Relations/Communications
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Represents the Society in
public forums, boards, coalitions and government advisory councils, or
delegates such representation to the Department Directors, or other staff
members where appropriate.
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Regularly address public
forums and organizations in order to further the mission and promote the
Society.
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Oversees the conservation
reports and Society position statements to the membership, the public and
media through the NJAS web site, in the NJA magazine, media outlets and
social media sites; delegates work to other staff where appropriate.
Ensures the communications are timely and accurate.
Other
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Prepare written reports,
proposals and plans as required.
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Attend department and
Society meetings and serve on committees as requested by supervisor.
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Work with Board Conservation
and Research Committee chair and VP for Research to inform NJ Audubon
Board of staff accomplishments and challenges.
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Participates with other
mission area staff to adopt a “team” approach towards daily operations at
the assigned office.
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Assume additional
responsibilities as requested.
Knowledge and Skills
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Excellent interpersonal
skills including the ability to work successfully with Board, staff and
volunteers.
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Motivated self starter who
is a team player.
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Demonstrated
leadership/management skills.
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Demonstrated innovator.
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Effective time management
skills.
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Excellent oral and written
skills required.
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Strong computer skills
(Microsoft Office) to fulfill the job requirements.
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Demonstrated fundraising and
budgeting and finance skills.
Qualifications:
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Master's degree in a
relevant field (e.g. conservation biology, zoology, ornithology, natural
resources, environmental policy).
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Minimum five years
experience in management/supervisory positions.
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Strong media experience
preferred.
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Strong knowledge of and
experience with stewardship.
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Must be willing to travel
and work weekends and nights as required. This requires a reliable
vehicle and a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.
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Must be able to perform
field work, such as planting and walking on uneven surfaces, and be able
to lift at least 25 pounds.
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Flexibility to adjust hours
to meet specials needs of the department and the organization.
Starting Date:
Immediate.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Deadline:
This position will remain open until filled
Application:
Qualified individuals may apply by sending resume with cover letter with
salary requirements and three professional references to
joyce.fajnor@njaudubon.org
or by mail to
Joyce
Fajnor
Executive Assistant
New
Jersey Audubon Society
11
Hardscrabble Road
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
New
Jersey Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Remember to include in your cover letter for
this position, the statement "I saw the advertisement for this
position on
Environbusiness"
We wish you good success in your job search.
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