*Managing Director, Center for Marine Studies, Blue Hill, Maine*
*Description* The Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) is seeking an experienced senior management professional with strong organizational leadership, finance, communications and fundraising/ development skills to fill the full-time position of Managing Director of the Center for Marine Studies in Blue Hill, Maine, reporting to the Executive Director. Located in the coastal village of Blue Hill, Maine, the Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1990. Its mission is dedicated to scientific research, advocacy and education on the impact of ocean pollution on marine life and human health, and to protecting the health and biodiversity of the marine environment for future generations. The Institute’s initiatives include scientific research on toxic chemical pollutants, a coastal monitoring program, policy and advocacy outreach, and education programs. For more information, visit our website: www.meriresearch.org. The organization is poised to expand its influence on marine policy to a national scale and the individual who fills this key position will be instrumental in implementing this strategy. *Position Description* The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing the organization’s daily operations and enhancing internal business processes to help the Institute grow and fulfill its mission. She/he will assist the Executive Director with the design and implementation of the Institute’s strategic plans, communications and development strategies as well as its advocacy outreach. At a minimum, the Managing Director will manage five direct reports, three additional part or full-time staff and a number of seasonal interns. *This is a full-time professional position based in Blue Hill, Maine, with a competitive salary and benefits package.* *Primary Responsibilities* - Working closely with the Executive Director and the Board, help develop and implement the Institute’s strategic business and operating plans. - Oversee financial management and the budget. Lead the budget process, monitor financial performance, prepare, review and analyze financial reports, and advise the Executive Director in financial planning and decision-making. - Oversee development operations, including grants management, fundraising and major gift campaigns and donor relations. Interact regularly with the Executive Director and senior staff to accomplish fundraising goals. - Serve as a liaison with the Institute’s constituency, including funders, collaborating science and academic institutions and individuals, other non-profit organizations, community leaders, government officials and policymakers. - Supervise the Center’s senior staff, administrative support team and consultants, helping them direct interns and volunteers involved in the Center’s day-to-day programs and operations. - Coordinate the Center operations with the Institute’s evolving offsite activities, programs and staff. - Represent the Institute in the ocean, environmental and human health communities, delivering presentations to articulate and promote the Institute’s mission and programs. *Reports to:* Executive Director *Qualifications* Candidates should be highly organized, effective business managers with nonprofit management experience and an interest in the marine environment that is consistent with the Institute’s mission. They should have highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, program and staff management experience, and a fundraising/development track record. Familiarity with marine science and environmental research would be an advantage and human resources experience helpful. The successful candidate must enjoy working with a small staff balancing multiple tasks under pressure in a growing organization.** An MBA/MA/MSc with 5+ years of management and development experience, or a BA/BSc with 10+ years and management and development experience is preferred. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is required, familiarity with a Mac platform is a plus, and experience with development software is beneficial. *Start Date: *June 2012 * Salary:* Competitive, DOE *Benefits:* Full benefits package If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit by e-mail your CV and cover letter with MERI Search Committee/Managing Director in the subject line to [email protected]. -- Coastal Monitoring Coordinator Marine Environmental Research Institute 55 Main St. Blue Hill, ME 04614 207-374-8980 www.meriresearch.org
