Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams
Executive Director
Position Announcement
The Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams (KAWS) is soliciting qualified candidates for the position as Executive Director (ED) for the organization. This is anticipated to be a 12-18 month position, with potential for expansion as permanent full-time position.
KAWS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing technical assistance, education and coordinating efforts for numerous state and federal agencies, private organizations, and landowners working to create, protect, and restore wetlands and riparian areas inKansas Kansas Kansas
As the first major priority, the ED will maintain the operation of KAWS by interacting with the Board of Directors, and supervising other staff members (i.e., WRAPS and KAWS chapter coordinators, project coordinators). The ED will work with the Fundraising Coordinator to ensure that KAWS financial objectives and needs will be met near- and long-term.
The ED’s second major priority, is to interact with the Board of Directors to schedule and organize quarterly meetings, training and education programs, facilitate nominations and election of new Board members, and distribute meeting agendas and minutes to all Board members. The ED will also regularly interact with the Executive Committee and Board Chair for ongoing direction, updates, and other related activities. The ED will work with staff and the Board of Directors to define the long-term goals and objectives for the group and the strategy for achieving these, as well as overseeing the implementation of the long-term strategy.
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the ED will assist the treasurer and accountant in tracking income and expenses, administer operation and capacity building grants, track in-kind services and project expenses, and, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for 501(c)(3) non-profits, arrange for annual audit and tax form preparation, oversee the initiation of monthly invoices for work performed through grants and contracts, field queries from the media and the public, oversee the production of outreach materials, and provide general presentations to public. Also, the ED will also work to solicit membership and maintain databases, prepare the annual report, establish and maintain records, and develop the annual budget and grant reports. The ED will serve as the primary KAWS contact for planning and conducting conferences and state-wide events.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or extensive experience related to the duties outlined in this solicitation. A degree in the biological sciences is considered beneficial but not mandatory. The candidate should have good computer, oral and written communication, website development, and organizational skills.
Periodic travel across the State of Kansas
Experience with the organization of workshops and conference’s is a plus.
Salary:
Salary will be based on educations, and proven experience to achieve the tasks outlined in this solicitation. In addition to salary, reimbursable allowances for home office, travel, and other expenses will be provided. The position will be evaluated annually by the Board, with continuation based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Send or e-mail a letter of application, resume, and the contact information for 3 references no later than June 28, 2013 to:
Brad Loveless
KAWS Board Chairman
(785) 575-8115
Tentative Schedule:
June 14 – June 28, 2013: Post position announcement
June 28- July 12, 2013: Review applications and determine interview list
July 16 and 18, 2013: Conduct interviews and candidate selection
August 1, 2013: Executive Director begins position