Position Description: Founded in 1984, The
Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC) is
dedicated to the protection, restoration, and
long term management of biodiversity on a
regional basis, and to the prevention of regional
extinctions of rare plants, animals and
ecosystems. IRC is a standard setter in applied
conservation science, utilizing deep expertise in
ecologic and restoration management for species
conservation across fragmented landscapes. An
intellectual leader in protected areas and land
management in South Florida, IRCs forward guard
approach is now being tested in the Caribbean
Basin and beyond. The Institute is a 501c3 organization.
IRC seeks a dedicated, entrepreneurial leader to
steward its mission and to oversee daily business
operations. This entails leading staff to restore
ecological communities and protect endangered
species; fostering public awareness of IRCs
programs; and deepening and extending
collaboration, research, and networking among
government, academic and private land-owner partners.
The ideal candidate will have working knowledge
of the science of restoration ecology, not for
profit business practice, and experience with
land management agency partnerships. The
successful candidate will possess a recognized
reputation in organizational management, proven
leadership abilities, a high degree of autonomy
and accountability while remaining a part of a
larger team, a passion for biodiversity, clear
evidence of successful working relationships with
partners in both the public and private sector,
and skills to represent the Institute effectively
to stakeholders and to the public.
Minimum qualifications include: 1) a masters in
conservation science (or commensurate
experience); 2) demonstrated leadership in a
broad spectrum of business management domains; 3)
excellent written and oral communication skills;
4) computer proficiency in MS Office, accounting,
statistical, and ArcGIS software; 5) a
proficiency in grant writing and reporting; and
6) a valid vehicle operators license, own
vehicle and willingness to travel. Other formal
management training (e.g. MBA or equivalent
experience), online publishing, and wilderness travel experience are preferred.
Applications should include: 1) a letter
describing the applicant's qualifications and
experience related to the position; 2) a
curriculum vitae; 3) names and addresses of three
references; and 4) a one-page writing sample such
as an abstract for a grant proposal, published
paper, or a press release. Please email all
application materials as pdf attachments to [email protected].
The position is accountable to the Executive
Director. The position requires living in Southeastern Florida.
Responsibilities:
· Day-to-day operational management and
development of IRCs conservation programs,
including coordinating teams, setting priorities,
and advising senior management on needs to be addressed.
· Liaise with contract partners and other
stakeholders in the execution of projects,
ensuring reliable invoicing, reporting, and relationship development.
· Provide/oversee operations, including HR, IT, and finance.
· Provide budgetary oversight and reporting to ED and Board of Directors.
· Work with staff to develop and carry out
effective fundraising, communication, education,
display, and public outreach related to plant conservation.
· Ensure application, acquisition of, and
adherence to appropriate government permits and memoranda of understanding.
See our website for further details about our
program:
<http://www.regionalconservation.org/>http://www.regionalconservation.org/
Salary commensurate with experience; IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Review of applications will begin on April 15,
2012, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
