Director

Citizens for a Healthy Community is a non-profit community-based organization in the North Fork Valley - including the rural communities of Paonia, Hotchkiss and Crawford - in Western Colorado.

Position Overview:

Citizens for a Healthy Community seeks a dedicated, highly organized and tough-minded advocate to help lead the effort to protect our land, air, water and health from irresponsible oil and gas development.

Responsibilities:

The Board of Directors will oversee the Director position. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Participation in, Oversight of, and Response to Energy Development Rule-Making and Approval Processes:

Attend meetings, provide comments and monitor federal, state and local activities related to oil and gas development. Establish ongoing communication with relevant officials in the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, and other agencies and organizations. Interface with other environmental advocacy organizations. Regularly communicate and coordinate with CHC's legal liaison.

Public Interface and Outreach:

Design and deliver educational campaigns to further CHC's mission. Draft correspondence and outreach pieces, including reporting accomplishments. Write articles as needed. Write news releases and manage all PR and media for CHC in cooperation with the board. Send out information when requested by the public. Deliver presentations at public functions and share information about CHC activities. Manage any printing and mailing projects. Coordinate with web designer to keep website current.

Fundraising:

Manage fundraising activities including identification of new projects and management of existing donators. Serve as the key coordinator for any fundraising functions. Acknowledge all membership and project giving donations in a timely fashion. Work with board to help develop and manage additional fundraising tools.

Grants and Agreements:

Research, write and submit grants as appropriate to secure funding for CHC programs and administrative costs. Manage relationships with grantors including reporting.

Qualifications:

Qualifications may be met by any combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the job description. Typically, the Director will have graduated from an accredited college with a major in environmental science, studies, law, advocacy or a closely-related field and have at least 2 years experience in a program administration capacity. Candidates with college degrees in other fields, such as business, law, or public policy will also be considered if the person has sufficient related experience.

Candidates should have significant environmental knowledge and have experience in environmental advocacy, foundation and non-foundation fundraising, administrative tasks, grassroots organizing, and outreach.

The ideal Director candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge and experience of relevant federal, state and local municipal laws and regulations dealing with oil and gas development.
• Experience with grassroots education, organizing and outreach.
• Experience with a government agency, environmental, or non-profit organization.
• Fundraising experience, grant writing and financial management skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, website and database applications.
• Experience in environmental program management.

Compensation: Salary range: $35,000 - $45,000 DOE

Deadline: Application packets must be received by January 31, 2012 to be considered.

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, 3 references, responses to supplemental questions listed below (not to exceed 3 pages) and a brief letter that addresses how your knowledge, skills, and experience will support the CHC's mission, vision, goals and objectives.

Citizens for a Healthy Community
PO Box 291
Hotchkiss, CO 81419

CHC Director Supplemental Questions (not to exceed 3 pages)

1. Describe your experience with environmental organizations, environmental advocacy, and educational and outreach programs.
2. Provide 2 examples of project management experience.
3. Give an example of your ability to communicate orally and in writing. How have your past experiences prepared you for this position in regards to your communication skills?
4. Describe your ability to solicit funding and to plan and organize fund raising events.