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ALLIANCE JOB POSTING
>>From: Suzi Wilkins <mrba@igc.apc.org>
>>Subject: ALLIANCE JOB POSTING
>>Sender: mrba@igc.org
>>
>>The Alliance Coordinating Council met this past weekend and finalized
>this
>>job description. Please pass it along to any qualified candidates that
>you
>>know and help us spread this request to your normal contacts. Thanks!
>>
>>
>>POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
>>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
>>MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN ALLIANCE
>>
>>
>>The Mississippi River Basin Alliance is an equal opportunity
>>employer.
>>
>>BACKGROUND ON THE ALLIANCE:
>>Created in 1992, the Mississippi River Basin Alliance works to
>>protect the river and the people living in its 33-state basin. It is
>>an interactive network of over 90 diverse organizations and
>>numerous individuals who connect social justice and
>>environmental agendas. For more information about the
>>Alliance, visit our web site at <http://www.mrba.org/mrba/>
>>
>>
>>PURPOSE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION:
>>The Executive Director manages and directs the operations and
>>activities of the Alliance and carries out the policies of the
>>Alliance, as established by its Coordinating Council.
>>The Executive Director is responsible for fundraising,
>>implementing Alliance programs and activities, hiring and
>>supervising Alliance staff, office management, financial
>>management, administration, outreach, and developing and
>>guiding the Coordinating Council in carrying out its
>>responsibilities. The Executive Director reports to the Alliance
>>Coordinating Council.
>>
>>
>>ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
>>In consultation with the Council and Alliance members, the
>>Executive Director:
>>
>>- Fundraises to achieve significant growth and development of
>> the Alliance;
>>- Provides guidance, direction, and vision necessary to carry
>> out projects and programs, consistent with the policies of
>> the Alliance;
>>- Develops and recommends for Council adoption short- and
>> long-term objectives, goals, and plans of the Alliance;
>>- Evaluates and reports to the Council on the results of Alliance
>> programs and fundraising activities in light of the
>> objectives, goals, and plans, and implements new
>> measures as necessary;
>>- Is responsible for the Alliance's financial management and
>> administration;
>>- Maintains effective communications among staff,
>> Coordinating Council, and Alliance members;
>>- Promotes the Alliance and builds its membership;
>>- Articulates and communicates Alliance positions on
>> Mississippi River basin issues.
>>
>>
>>QUALIFICATIONS:
>>- Minimum of 5 years experience in nonprofit leadership;
>>- Proven record in nonprofit fundraising;
>>- Proven organization, leadership, financial management, and
>> staff management skills;
>>- In-depth understanding of national, regional, and state
>> environmental policy formulation processes;
>>- Proven ability to analyze and influence public policy issues;
>>- Familiarity with grassroots organizing and advocacy and with
>> campaign organizing;
>>- Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking,
>> media relations, and public relations; and
>>- Ability to work with culturally diverse constituencies.
>>
>>This is a demanding and stressful job with tremendous potential
>>for growth, requiring overtime, travel, energy, persistence, and
>>commitment.
>>
>>
>>SALARY: Commensurate with experience
>>
>>
>>CLOSING DATE: November 15, 1997
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>>Mississippi River Basin Alliance (314) 822-4114
>>Box 3878 (314) 821-4292 - fax
>>St. Louis, MO 63122 mrba@igc.apc.org
>> http://www.mrba.org/mrba/
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>>
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