Position Opening: Executive Director The National Center for Science Education, a non-profit organization that defends the teaching of evolution and climate science, seeks a new Executive Director to serve as chief executive officer and public face of NCSE.
Prospective candidates should have: * a Ph.D. or the equivalent in a field related to science and/or science education; biology, geology, science education, and climate science are particularly desirable * a record of scholarly research and publication * a record of outreach to the public on science education issues * experience in teaching in formal (K-12 or college) or informal (e.g., museum) settings * knowledge of non-profit management and finance (experience preferred) * experience in fundraising and development with foundations and individual donors * superb communication skills, both written and oral * a high degree of computer literacy, including expertise with social media and digital communication * the ability to work cooperatively and manage effectively * a record of effective involvement with public controversies over evolution and/or climate science * the ability to work effectively and diplomatically with diverse communities and allies The Executive Director supervises all NCSE staff and reports to the Board of Directors. This is a full-time permanent position with medical, dental, and retirement benefits. The Executive Director would be expected to be on site in NCSE’s office in Oakland, California; telecommuting is not an option. Extensive travel and public speaking is required. A detailed description of the position follows below. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience and comparable with similar positions in similarly sized non-profits in the San Francisco Bay Area. Applications should include three references familiar with applicant’s qualifications for the position, a résumé, and a writing sample demonstrating applicant’s ability to communicate effectively with a general audience. Applications will be accepted until July 1. Anticipated start date is September 1. Send application materials to: Executive Director Search National Center for Science Education, Inc. 420 40th Street, Suite 2 Oakland CA 94609 Fax: (510) 601-7204 e-mail: ed-sea...@ncse.com NCSE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a staff of fifteen and an annual budget of approximately $1.2 million. NCSE is an equal opportunity employer. *Duties* The Executive Director performs (or delegates) two main classes of duties: Serving as the public face of NCSE: its primary representative to the public, the press, and NCSE’s allies; Serving as the chief executive of NCSE, ultimately responsible to the Board of Directors for the conduct of NCSE’s internal and external operations Advocacy (public face) * Public speaking at conferences, invited presentations, etc. * Answering inquiries from the press (television, radio, print, internet, etc.) * Writing articles, reviews, etc. for popular and scholarly venues * Maintaining a working knowledge of the issues related to the teaching of global warming, evolution, and the nature of science * Maintaining a working knowledge of the political, legislative, regulatory, economic, and social frameworks relevant to NCSE’s work * Maintaining productive relationships with NCSE’s multiple constituencies (e.g., grassroots activists, decision makers, donors, etc.) Management (chief executive) *Policy and Strategic Planning* * Setting and implementing the vision and direction of the organization within its mission * Articulating and implementing the ways in which NCSE works to achieve its goals, within the guidelines set by the Board of Directors *Support/operations (through the director of operations)* * Overseeing financial accounting and administration * Overseeing human resources * Overseeing office management * Board administration and support * Reviewing and approving quarterly financial reports for the treasurer of the Board of Directors * Preparing reports for meetings of the Board of Directors * Cultivating, expanding, and communicating with the Board of Directors *Financial management* * Developing (with the director of operations) the annual budget * Reviewing the financial statements quarterly (or more frequently) * Containing costs *Programs* * Supervising program staff * Instituting and monitoring tasks and projects of program staff * Assisting with handling outbreaks of attacks on the integrity of science education and mentoring staff on how to handle such outbreaks * Providing innovative and strategic leadership for planning, executing, leading, and evaluating programs and projects *Development* * Supervising in-house fundraising and new member recruitment campaigns * Identifying and cultivating major donors * Developing and implementing strategies to increase revenues by leveraging new and long-term support * Grantwriting for private foundation grants * Analyzing membership and fundraising data for trends *Publications* * Supervising Reports of the NCSE (as ex officio publisher) * Reviewing articles and other work appearing in NCSE publications and website, as needed * Reviewing articles by NCSE staffers appearing in non-NCSE venues More information available at: http://ncse.com/news/2013/05/ncses-scott-to-retire-0014832 and http://ncse.com/about/jobs
