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National Director of Conservation Teams, Charlestown NH

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sca_charlestown_fall07.jpgThe Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national force of conservation volunteers, has an exciting and professionally challenging leadership opportunity in our Conservation Team program based at our national headquarters in Charlestown, New Hampshire.  We are seeking a National Director who will lead a dedicated staff in the development and implementation of mission driven conservation service opportunities for SCA members, field staff and agency partners.


The National Director of Conservation Teams oversees all aspects of program operations including risk management, staff hiring, budgeting ($4M), evaluation and reporting. Key to the success of this position is the ability to market new SCA conservation team program partnerships throughout the United States.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus significant additional coursework, seminars or similar activities or advanced degree
  • 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience including skills related to the position, significant contributions to management and supervisory experience
  • Marketing and significant program management experience required
  • Strong supervisory, leadership and communication skills.  Experience with geographically dispersed staff
  • Demonstrated ability to lead strategic and annual planning and budgeting
  • Experience in, and ability to handle and track multiple projects at one time
  • Working knowledge of MS software and proven ability to learn new software
  • Wilderness First Aid or responder certification preferred
  • Willingness to travel (30%); Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
  • Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
  • Must be willing to support SCA’s mission and organizational values

* Health and Dental * Basic Life Insurance * Short Term Disability * Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Account * 403(b) Savings Plan * Generous Paid Time Off * Community Service Leave * Casual Dress
  
Please send cover letter and resume to Kim Henning, Vice President for Human Resources, SCA, PO Box 550, Charlestown NH, 03603 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
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