Director

Friends of the Blue Hills (FBH) is a growing volunteer non-profit conservation group working to protect and preserve the
natural conditions of the 7,000 acre Blue Hills Reservation through public education, environmental monitoring, and
advocacy. FBH also runs outdoor activities and events to increase public awareness of the reservation.

Duties:

FBH is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Director.

• the Director works closely with the Board of
  Trustees to set and achieve organizational strategic goals
• coordinate board development, financial management,and
  fundraising
• the Director is responsible for motivating and organizing members, volunteers, donors, decision makers, and the
  public around the priorities of the organization
• the Director publishes the bimonthly newsletter and contributes articles to it,
  maintains the website, does media outreach, and organizes special events, volunteer committees, and special issue
  campaigns
• the Director supervises recruitment and retention of volunteers, members, major donors, and business
  partnerships
• the Director will be responsible for forming close working relationships with state agencies as well as local
  non-profit and community organizations

Qualifications

Local environmental organization located immediately south of Boston seeks part-time (possibly leading to full-time) director
with good organizational, writing, speaking, and fundraising skills.

• the successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with exceptional written and oral communication skills
• experience in
  communications, public relations, community organizing, development or a related field is highly desirable
• experience writing
  fundraising materials, grant applications, and managing a membership program is a plus
• should be familiar with media
  relations, volunteer recruitment, community organizing, and conducting special events
• must enjoy working closely with
  volunteers, and being part of a hard working and resourceful team
• strong computer skills, particularly desktop and web
  publishing, are highly desired
• must have own transportation and be able to attend occasional evening meetings and weekend
  activities
• this flexible part-time position is available immediately

Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary is
commensurate with experience.

We are
an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, send a letter of interest, resume and brief writing sample to:

President
Friends of the Blue Hills
PO Box 416

Milton, MA 02186