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Description
Our mission is to protect the Shawangunk Mountains of New York by inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and explore the natural world. We safeguard and manage nearly 7,000 acres of mountain ridges, forests, fields, streams, ponds, and other unique and beautiful places. Education programs for children and adults promote understanding of and excitement about nature. The "living laboratory" of Preserve lands advances scientific knowledge on critical environmental issues.
At the Preserve, you can enjoy scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and peace & quiet--all just 90 miles from New York City. There are carriage roads and trails for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The internationally renowned "Gunks" cliffs offer world-class technical rock climbing routes. From the Preserve, you can also access a broader network of carriage roads and trails along the Shawangunk Ridge.
For information about the Preserve please visit our web site.
Position Overview:
Mohonk Preserve, New York State's largest member & visitor supported nature preserve is seeking an energetic team player with a collaborative management style who has a minimum of 5 years experience working in public relations, marketing and communications. The ideal candidate is a "people person" with experience working with Board members, donors, volunteers, media, and the public; has exemplary written, oral and presentation skills; and is successful in meeting deadlines. We are looking for demonstrated success in organizational branding, positioning or creating a consistent, powerful message, and ability to translate complex information into impactful, audience-centric text appropriate for any form of media. Bachelor's degree and media relations skills required.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will represent and promote the Preserve's mission through newsletter, press release, and speech writing ability as well as web site editing and management and social media networking such as Facebook, etc.
Qualifications:
The position requires excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook or similar email application as well as strong Internet skills. Demonstrated success in reaching or engaging new audiences or markets is preferred. Program management or supervisory experience, with 3-5 years managing a marketing, public relations or communications staff is preferred. Willingness to work occasional irregular hours, including some weekends or evenings; driver's license required.
Compensation: Excellent work environment with generous benefits including health, life, long-term disability insurance, retirement plan, and access privileges to the lands of the Preserve and the Mohonk Mountain House resort. Salary: mid-$40's based on experience.
To Apply:
Hard copy resumes preferred. Please submit letter & resume by April 9, 2010 to: Executive Director, Mohonk Preserve, P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561. Applications will also be accepted via email (Word 97 and above or Adobe PDF only). No phone calls please.