Position
DutiesLeadership &
Strategy
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§ Develop
multi-year community vision, strategy and programs for Preserves aligning with
LandPaths’ mission; 115%">
§ Advance
deep structural perspectives and improvements for equity and justice within the
organization and in access to and caring for the land;115%">
§ Active
participation in Leadership Team, responsible for all initiatives, and
cross-initiative communication;115%">
§ Become knowledgeable and conversant in all aspects of LandPaths’
values, mission, strategic plan, and programs;115%">
§ Present
to community and larger public forums, articulating LandPaths’ positive impact;115%">
§ Develop
and deepen through active listening and mutual understanding, relationships to
expand the network supporting and advancing LandPaths’ mission, and
community-focused strategy; 115%">
§ Cultivate,
participate and take leadership roles in relationships, partnerships,
collaborations and initiatives to advance land stewardship and community
connections with the land; 115%">
§ Represent
LandPaths in the community, aligning LandPaths’ work with communities, and larger
County-wide collective impact efforts
Management
115%">
§ Manage
all aspects of LandPaths preserve system; including planning and project
implementation for both natural and infrastructure resources, funding,
permitting, community connection and communication;115%">
§ Hire,
mentor, motivate, review and retain a high performing team; ensure team is
prepared to contribute at their highest level; hold all team members
accountable, and ensure they have the knowledge, skills, ability and resources
needed to succeed;115%">
§ Develop,
manage, and assess budgets; determine the most effective use of staff time and
resources for program excellence and progress on budget and within strategic
priorities;115%">
§ Support
fundraising including grant proposals;115%">
§ Provide
contract and successful grant oversight and reportingEXPERIENCE
AND QUALIFICATIONS
§ A genuine
passion for equity in access to nature and connecting people with;
§ At least 5 years’
experience with natural areas management, from developing and implementing
management plans to creating partnerships for watershed and regional
conservation action;
§ Experience
integrating both scientific and cultural practices for stewarding the land;
§ Experience overseeing
facilities such as trails, water pumps, solar and other rural living systems;
§ Experience
with permitting, government regulations and funding sources, and CEQA;
§ Knowledge of the
local ecology, including fire resilience and the impact of climate change;
§ Experience working
with community, especially underserved communities and volunteers;
§ Excellent interpersonal
skills;
§ At least 3 years’
experience in leading and managing staff, programs, budgets;
§ Detail oriented, well
organized;
§ Strong communication skills: articulate with proven ability to
write effectively and speak persuasively;
§ Bi-lingual or having
a significant cross-cultural experience, understanding the dynamics of power
and privilege;
§ Strong leadership and
management skills with an entrepreneurial spirit;
§ Demonstrated ability
to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, donors and potential partners;
§ College degree or
relevant work experience
ATTRIBUTES
§ Share LandPaths’
commitment to fairness and equity;
§ Thrive in a creative,
problem solving atmosphere of shared leadership and unrelenting drive to
improve;
§ Enjoy
learning and supporting the work of others;
§ Excel in a strong
team centered work environment, while able to work independently;
§ Work best in busy
work environment, managing multiple variables with divergent goals;
§ Possess high
integrity and strong commitment to program and organizational goals;
§ Demonstrate
confidence in area expertise, and flexible, able to engage with new ideas and
approaches;
§ Enjoy and contribute
to a positive work environment;
§ Patient with process
and impatient for progress;
§ Demonstrated ability
to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, donors and potential partners
