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Description
The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) seeks a dynamic, creative Executive Director to lead this community, conservation organization. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide new vision and leadership to a multi-faceted, well-established organization that is poised for continued growth and effectiveness.
Founded in 1904, the SLA acts a resource to the lakes community and strives to offer a model for watershed conservation. The SLA monitors water quality, combats invasive species, and educates the public on these and other important ecological issues.
Fifty miles of trails and over 600 acres of property, a small boat landing, boat rentals and numerous campsites maintained by SLA allow the public opportunities to enjoy this pristine and beautiful environment in low-impact ways. SLA's youth programs, including the Junior Squam Lakes Association (JSLA), in its 56th year, and Community Youth Sailing Program (CYSP), educate the future stewards of the watershed in responsible enjoyment of its resources, engaging over 200 youth each summer.
The SLA works in close collaboration with local conservation, education, advocacy and recreation groups in its conservation, ecological and educational programs, and has an enthusiastic population of volunteers ready to help make the organization's efforts successful.
Position Overview:
Reporting to and working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be expected to help finalize a new strategic planning process launched in 2011, lead dynamic fundraising and stewardship initiatives, and to take the SLA into a new era of activity and innovation firmly grounded in the organization's long history in the lakes community. Maintaining strong relationships with the SLA's many stakeholders while proactively building membership and seeking new community partners will be essential.
Qualifications:
The Executive Director should be an engaging, results-oriented leader with the utmost integrity, eager to guide the SLA's growth as a year-round leader in the community and as a model watershed conservation organization. A deep commitment to preserving the cultural heritage and natural beauty of the Squam Lakes watershed is essential, as are strong management, communications, and fundraising skills.
Closing Date: August 15, 2011
To Apply:
A 7 member search committee has been appointed to conduct this search. Please direct nominations, inquiries, and application materials in confidence to Phillip Petree, Consultant to the Search Committee.
PO Box 204
Holderness NH 03245-0204
Electronic submission of materials is preferred.
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