Executive Director

Otsego Land Trust Published: November 14, 2016
Location
Cooperstown , New York
Skill Level
Senior Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Admin/ Gen Mgmt / Natural Resources/ Restoration

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Description

~ Otsego Land Trust conserves our natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands, and waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity and inspire the human spirit. ~

Otsego Land core values are based in our dedication to protect healthy lands and clean waters now and for future generations. They are convictions deeply held by our board and staff and practiced in our conservation efforts.

We will meet the highest ethical and professional standards in all of our organizational endeavors and, in doing so, we hold ourselves accountable to our mission and to the community.

  • Be honest at all times.
  • Be accountable to each other, to the mission, to our supporters, members, partners, and to the community.
  • Earn trust by building relationships and following through on our commitments.

Position Overview

A leader with passion for protecting land who demonstrates the ability to energetically engage the community, foster strategic partnerships, close deals, and broaden support for rural conservation efforts. Responsibilities include strategic planning, outreach and fundraising, land conservation and stewardship, community relations, financial management, and team/staff leadership. 

Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

  • Develop and implement programs aligned with the organization's current five-year Strategic Plan.
  • Increase OLT's portfolio of conservation easements.
  • Negotiate complex and innovative conservation real estate transactions with landowners and partners.
  • Position the land trust as a regional and national leader in land conservation.
  • Work with partners and landowners to enhance farm-land protection in OLTs region.
  • Increase regional public support for the land trust, and conservation in general, through education and programming.  

Fundraising, Community Engagement and Communications:

  • Expand grant funding from government agencies, private foundations and philanthropic organizations by deepening existing relationships and identifying new ones.
  • Develop broader support for regional land conservation among individuals and businesses.
  • Lead and launch a focused major-donor development program.
  • Build reserve and endowment funds.
  • Develop community-based initiatives and education programs to expand awareness of local, regional, and global conservation efforts.
  • Oversee the development of volunteer programs.
  • Serve as spokesperson with media, government agencies, partner organizations, foundations, donors, and the general public.
  • Oversee and direct clear and consistent outreach publications and press releases to create meaningful communications for our stakeholders.

Management and Administration:

  • Manage annual work planning, as it relates to organizational goals and capacity, in collaboration with its active and engaged Board of Directors and staff.
  • Supervise skilled, highly motivated staff of 3.5, employ teambuilding, training and performance evaluation practices that ensure a constructive and supportive working environment focused on collaboration and teamwork.
  • Oversee records management, including conservation easements, preparation of contracts with suppliers and service providers, and production of reports necessary to meet operational needs, as well as state and federal reporting requirements.
  • Develop annual budget, in partnership with the Board and with input from staff; provide timely reports of the organization's financial position to the Board; and manage budget compliance and variances.
  • Serve as chief liaison for all land trust activities, facilitating the work of Board committees.
  • Manage an effective administrative office in compliance with Land Trust Standards and Practices.

Qualifications

Personal traits to include:

  • An authentic commitment to OLTs mission.
  • An outgoing and engaging leader who engenders confidence and public trust.
  • Interpersonal skills essential for working collaboratively with land trust staff, board, donors, partners, and the regional community.

Skills and abilities to include the proven ability to:

  • Speak with passion and conviction.
  • Raise funds from private and public sources as well as foundations and grant making organizations.
  • Administer programs and manage budgets.
  • Communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively.
  • Use computers proficiently including MS Office Pro and other office systems.

Education and professional experience desired to include:

  • 5 to 7 years professional experience either in managing a growing nonprofit organization, preferably in the area of land conservation, or equivalent leadership and administrative experience in another field.
  • Proven experience in fundraising, real estate transactions, business, marketing, outreach and/or related
  • fields preferred.
  • Familiarity with Land Trust Alliance's, Land Trust Standards & Practices.
  • Minimum of 4-year degree and training in natural resources management, land use planning, business administration, communications or a related field.

To Apply

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to email your cover letter, résumé, and three relevant professional references by December 2, 2016.

~ The Otsego Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. ~ 

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