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Position Overview

Audubon Community Nature Center seeks a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization to new heights. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer, responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of all Nature Center activities and initiatives. This full-time, salaried exempt position requires a flexible schedule, including some weekends and evenings.

The qualified candidate will be a strategic thinker with proven experience in development and donor relations, fiscal management, and team leadership, who will work collaboratively with the Board, staff, committees, and volunteers to ensure the organization fulfills its mission, upholds its values, and advances its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) commitments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Development: Spearhead all philanthropic efforts, including major gift development, individual and business giving, grant acquisition, membership growth, sponsorships, and planned giving. Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan and cultivate a culture of philanthropy across the organization.
• Fiscal Management: Oversee all financial activities, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, investments, and retail operations, in accordance with non-profit accounting standards. Develop and manage the annual budget, ensure accurate financial reporting, and manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Leadership: Provide strong, positive, and visionary leadership, fostering a collaborative and energized environment. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and actively participate in the organization’s IDEA efforts. Model accountability and drive organizational performance through measurable outcomes.
• Human Resource Management: Hire, onboard, and directly supervise the Education Director, Communication, Design, and Marketing Director, Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, and the Visitor Experience Director. Manage employee benefits, conduct performance evaluations, foster positive staff and volunteer relations, and ensure individual and team performance aligns with organizational goals.
• Board and Community Relations: Assist in board member recruitment and development, attend board meetings, provide timely reports, and collaborate on policy development. Cultivate strong relationships within the wider community and represent the organization at public functions.
• Strategic Planning: Lead the organization through periodic strategic planning processes, oversee implementation of the strategic plan, and provide regular performance and progress reports to the Board of Directors.

Education & Skills
Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher and 4 – 5 years of progressive nonprofit leadership experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as the capability to foster and develop relationships with current and potential partners, donors, members, and volunteers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience and success in development, donor relationship building, and grant writing.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and overseeing human resources.
• Experience managing a budget and evaluating financial reports.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and data management tools.
• Experience leading effective meetings.
• Flexibility, open-mindedness, and the ability to multitask.
• A strong interest in outreach and building community relationships.

Preferred:
Experience with financial transactions and/or QuickBooks, work in a nature center or similar facility, retail management, and working with and supervising volunteers.

To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in
the position to:
Richard Koerner
Human Resources Representative
rkoerner@trueleaders.net

EOE

Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000