[cseb] Exec. Director, Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment, p/t, Acton, Feb 27 deadline
- From: "Natalie Helferty" <nhelferty@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "CSEB National Freelist (E-mail)" <cseb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 10:39:47 -0500
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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