[cseb] Exec. Director, Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment, p/t, Acton, Feb 27 deadline

Exec. Director, Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment, p/t, Acton, Feb 27 
deadline

JOB POSTING
Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment (CONE)
Executive Director (part time)
 
The Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment (CONE) is a not-
for-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1978.  
Our coalition includes 30 member organizations as well as 
hundreds of individual members and donors.  CONEs 
primary emphasis is on policy research and analysis, 
advocacy and public education related to the Niagara 
Escarpment, including monitoring the work of the Niagara 
Escarpment Commission.  CONE is also the sole member 
of the Niagara Escarpment Foundation (NEF), a registered 
charity.

We are searching for a part time Executive Director who 
will be the primary public spokesperson for CONE and the 
coordinator of the organization's operations and programs 
that work toward the achievement of the goals in our 
strategic plan. This will be done in accordance with 
established policies, guidelines and ethical management 
and financial practices.  The Executive Director reports 
to the Board of Directors.  As the primary employee, 
the Executive Director is  charged with leading the 
organization's efforts to build the coalition and network 
with like-minded groups, educate the public, uphold 
Escarpment laws and policies, plan and coordinate 
information and fundraising campaigns, and build and 
foster relationships with key decision-makers and media.

Primary Responsibilities

Policy and Communications 
* Implementation of CONE's strategic plan that includes 
   an extensive communications plan. 
* Research and write CONE submissions on Escarpment 
   protection policy issues. 
* Represent and connect CONE's mission and positions 
   with the public, non-governmental organizations and all 
   levels of government including at hearings and other 
   public fora. 
* Build and maintain effective relationships with the media. 
* Meet regularly with elected representatives and other key 
   decision-makers. 
* Write articles on Escarpment issues. 
* Coordinate production of CONE's quarterly newsletter. 
* Maintain/update CONE's web site and databases as needed. 

Fundraising: 
* Oversee and co-ordinate the implementation of CONE's 
fundraising plan including, but not limited to, grant 
proposal writing and cultivating individual and 
organizational donor relationships to foster long term 
relationships. 

Administration: 
* Overall administrative and financial management of 
   CONE's operations including support to the Board of 
   Directors, all committees and the NEF. 
* Recruitment, supervision and co-ordination of staff and 
   volunteers. 

Desired Qualifications 

* A post secondary degree and relevant experience that 
   provides you with knowledge and skills to carry out your 
   responsibilities in an efficient and professional manner. 
* Creativity and passion for research and policy development. 
* Excellent writing and verbal skills.  
* Experience in media relations including writing of op-eds 
   and media releases, organizing media conferences and 
   acting as media spokesperson. 
* Experience in a professional or volunteer capacity in 
   government relations. 
* Strong knowledge of the Niagara Escarpment Plan and 
   land use / smart growth issues. 
* Strong administrative and financial management skills 
   beneficial. 
* Experience in fundraising including grant proposal 
   development and cultivating individual donor 
   relationships beneficial 
* Experience working or volunteering in a management 
   position of a not-for-profit organization. 
* Must have at least a minimum of an Ontario Class G 
   license. Having your own vehicle is beneficial. 
* Strong computer skills.  Programs used in this position 
   include: Quick Books, MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel, 
   Access, PowerPoint and PageMaker. 

This is a part time position for two to three days per week 
depending on funding.  Compensation is $17 to $20 per 
hour commensurate with experience.  The Executive 
Director works out of the CONE office located in the 
historic town hall in downtown Acton.  Flexibility in some 
working conditions (i.e. days worked, work-from-home 
arrangements) may be negotiated.

Apply For This Position By submitting a resume with cover 
letter that includes a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement of 
what the Niagara Escarpment means to you.  Send it to:  
Executive Director Search Committee, Coalition on the 
Niagara Escarpment, P.O. Box 389, Acton, Ontario, L7J 
2M6 or via e-mail to cone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx in 
Microsoft Word or PDF format.  Electronically submitted 
applications would be preferred.  Application Deadline: 
February 27, 2004.

We thank all applicants for your interest in CONE.  
However, only those selected for an interview will be 
contacted.

For more information about CONE, please visit our 
website, www.niagaraescarpment.org .


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