Monday, March 8, 2010

Executive Director, Pennsylvania Resources Council - Pittsburgh & Newtown Square, PA

Posted: 3/8/10

The Pennsylvania Resources Council, a statewide environmental non-profit organization with offices in Pittsburgh and Newtown Square, seeks Executive Director to lead the organization to the next level. Qualified candidate should have a minimum of 10 years experience working for non-profit or for-profit organizations, including 3 years management and/or team leadership experience. Required competencies: demonstrated track record in setting organization program strategies, goals and policies; grantwriting; fundraising; budget preparation and tracking; staff management; governmental, non-profit and business relationships; strong customer focus. Variable compensation based on skills, experience and demonstrated fundraising ability. Base salary range consistent with industry standards will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Executive Director
Function: To provide leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. With the Board Chair, enable the Board to fulfill its governance function.
Reports To: Board of Directors

Major Functions/Accountabilities:

Corporate Leadership:

Represent PRC as primary spokesperson before the Pennsylvania Legislature, Administration, agencies, and media to create high profile presence
Network with state and national decision-makers and leaders and aligned organizations in Harrisburg and throughout the state
Expand our geographic footprint by building a presence for PRC in Eastern and Western offices, as well as in Harrisburg
Travel to Harrisburg as required to implement legislative agenda, and travel to PRC Eastern and Western offices as required to maintain a leadership presence, be involved in PRC-sponsored and other events, and monitor operations
In conjunction with Regional Directors, develop and implement annual Business Plan and Marketing Plan to submit to Board of Directors for approval
In conjunction with Regional Directors, develop and implement a multi-year Strategic Plan and funding allocations
Execute contracts, leases, and other legal documents on behalf of PRC
Oversee comprehensive accounting systems and fiscal management procedures
Oversee design, marketing, promotion, delivery, and quality of programs and services
Provide final approval of printed and electronic materials, letters to the editor, press releases, proposals, organization publications, and published articles
Oversee the management of sub-leased properties at the Eastern Office (Ridley)
Recommend to the Executive Committee salary ranges and variable compensation plans for Regional Directors and staff
Provide semi-annual reviews of new hires and annual reviews of tenured PRC personnel and adjust personnel objectives as needed
Monitor adherence to personnel policies and serve as final arbitrator on personnel issues
Approve all PRC staff positions and hires
Communicate effectively with all staff and coordinate activities of the Regional Directors to advance organizational goals and strategies

Funding/Grants:

Develop, oversee, and monitor PRC’s statewide funding strategies with a focus on generating unrestricted revenue
Interact and coordinate with major donors, private foundations, corporate executives, and other significant organizational sources of funding
Approve the solicitation of grants with Regional Directors and staff, and allocate funds for responsible budget execution
Review, give final approval, and participate in grantwriting with Regional Directors and grant coordinators

Board Administration and Support:

Develop shared vision with Board of Directors and manage that vision to a successful outcome
Serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and as ex-officio member of the Executive Committee and all Board sub-committees
Develop and oversee policy, annual and long-range organizational objectives, program goals, and strategies for the Board
Develop and recommend annual budget for Board approval
Monitor and report to the Board on progress, performance, fiscal solvency and the three-year plan
Support operation and administration of the Board by advising and informing Board members and interfacing between Board and staff
Organize quarterly and annual Board meetings

TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to PRC ED Search, gailosborne@verizon.net or Gail Osborne, PRC Search Committee Chair, c/o P.O. Box 32, Oaks, PA 19456. Electronic submissions preferred. Application deadline: Friday, April 30, 2010.

Please take a moment to review our website at: www.prc.org

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