Executive Director

The Hawai`i Conservation Alliance (HCA), a partnership of federal, state and private conservation and education organizations, and the Hawai`i Conservation Alliance Foundation (HCAF), a nonprofit organization, seek its next dynamic and visionary Executive Director.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director will facilitate collaborative leadership of the HCA to promote effective long-term management of native ecosystems and unified leadership and advocacy on conservation issues critical to Hawai`i. S/he will report to the University of Hawai`i Director, Center for Conservation Research & Training, and liaises with the chairs of the HCA and the HCAF.

Responsibilities:

The next HCA Executive Director will:

• Build successful and diverse collaborations among the 19 HCA partner agencies to achieve strategic and measurable conservation outcomes;
• Lead, supervise and coordinate all HCA activities, including workshops, forums, committees and outreach, including the annual Hawai`i Conservation Conference;
• Develop and implement strategies for generating contributed and earned income streams to support operations and projects;
• Manage, cultivate and nurture engagement with funders, partners and stakeholders within the community;
• Set and manage an annual budget;
• Supervise and coach 2-4 staff and intern and oversee contractors;
• Facilitate quarterly meetings, leadership summits, work of standing HCA committees and annual planning retreat of the HCA;
• Serve as the organization's chief public spokesperson;
• Oversee the direction of programmatic policies, operations and organizational development;
• Plan, implement and coordinate conservation and outreach initiatives;
• Liaise with the Pacific Island Climate Change Cooperative, HCA partner agencies and the broader conservation community in matters of mutual strategic concern; and
• Incrementally build the governance and funding capacity of the Hawai`i Conservation Alliance Foundation in order to implement conservation projects.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in the biological sciences, public or nonprofit administration or a related field and 5 year(s) of progressively responsible professional, management and leadership experience in project development, policy, planning and management of conservation issues.
• Demonstrated abilities in executing strategic and operational plans;
• Ability to write and verbally communicate effectively and persuasively;
• Ability to facilitate networking, collaborative leadership and problem-solving;
• Demonstrated ability to leverage diverse ideas, perspectives/expertise and people;
• Demonstrated expertise in building the financial, governance and programmatic capacity of an organization;
• Strategic visionary with a propensity for decisive, results-driven actions;
• Effective advocacy and public speaking skills;
• Successful track record and experience in fundraising, grant seeking and grants management; and
• Authentic, inclusive, collaborative and values-driven leadership style.

Desired Experience / Skills / Abilities:

• Expertise in developing organizations/businesses and boards of directors;
• Working knowledge of key conservation issues specific to Hawai`i, including Hawaiian socio-cultural and ecological history;
• Expertise in building coalitions and communities;
• Working knowledge of Web 2.0 technology, strategic communications and marketing.
• Advanced degree in related field.

To Apply:

For a full position description and required application form click on this link.

To apply please submit a cover letter, Form 64, resume/curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation and transcripts by the close of business, January 14, 2011.

Dr. Kenneth Kaneshiro, Director
UHM - Pacific Biosciences Research Center
Center for Conservation Research and Training
3050 Maile Way Gilmore 406
Honolulu, HI 96822

HCA&F is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.