Executive Director

The Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC)is a grass-roots group dedicated to the protection, restoration and appreciation of West Marin's natural environment and rural character.

Organizational Overview:

EAC has 1200 members, an executive director, and an office manager. Offices are in Point Reyes Station. The volunteer board all lives in Western Marin County, the coastal and rural part of Marin County. We work through public education, advocacy, grassroots organizing, and litigation when necessary

Founded in 1971, EAC has had many victories in protecting the lands, wildlife, and ocean resources of West Marin. Current programs include protection of one of the most important dune systems on the Central Coast, protecting Marin's salmon streams, establishing Marine Protected Areas, protecting native species and habitat in the Point Reyes National Seashore and elsewhere, restoring wilderness conditions to Drake's Estero, opposing irresponsible development, and participating in the revision of the Marin County General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, and Seashore General Plan.

Job Description:

The Executive Director is responsible for the financial health, policy direction, staff supervision, and general well-being of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the half time Office Manager. 
• Prepare the annual budget for review and approval by the board of directors. 
• Work with the Board to develop an annual program plan for the organization. 
• Provide financial, administrative and programmatic reports and to Board. 
• Raise sufficient revenue from events, grants, major donors, and members to sustain and grow the organization. This includes writing renewal letters, thanking donors, and cultivating major donors. 
• Oversee membership acquisition campaigns. 
• Represent the organization in all policy arenas, including the County of Marin, National Park Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, California State Parks, Coastal Commission and others, as well as working with the many other environmental groups who take an active interest in environmental quality in West Marin. 
• Develop familiarity with county, state and federal environmental policies and regulations. 
• Work with the Board to develop positions on environmental issues affecting West Marin, and implement those positions. 
• Work with members and volunteers on such events as roadside cleanup, Piper on the Ridge, annual potluck, docent tours. Recruit volunteers to appear at appropriate public policy venues. 
• Work with fundraising and scientific consultants. 
• Develop relationships between the organization and potential Board members. 
• Represent the organization before the media. 
• Prepare twice yearly EAC newsletter. 
• Maintain up-to-date website.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for protecting the environment of West Marin. 
• Organizational skills, writing skills, ability to speak to and work with community groups and a board of directors. 
• At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in non-profit organizations, including some management. 
• Experience in environmental advocacy including preparing and presenting policy positions to agencies and the public. 
• EAC is Apple computer based, but prior knowledge is not required.

Compensation:

Salary around $60,000, depending on experience.

Benefits: Environmental Action Committee of West Marin will pay individual Kaiser HMO 15 health insurance plan.

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Closing Date:

The position is available December 15, 2006. Interviews will be held in October. No response will be given until the end of the application period, which is October 8.

To Apply:

Submit an application letter, a resume, and three references by email with Executive Director in the subject line. No telephone calls, please.