St. Louis Audubon Society Executive Director
St. Louis Audubon Society Executive Director Job Description:
The Executive Director works in concert with the President and the Board of Directors to represent The Society and its programs to donors, foundations, and the public and to raise the necessary funds to carry out the priority programs of the Society. The Executive Director has primary responsibility for fundraising, organizational management, planning, program management and external communications.
Organizational Management:
Work closely with the Board of Directors to review, revise and implement the St. Louis Audubon Strategic Plan, including the development of annual operating plans to implement its goals and objectives.
Work with the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors to develop and track annual operating budget.
As a non-voting member, attend all Board of Directors and Finance Committee meetings, and other committee meetings as needed.
Manage the Society's daily operations and activities, including any additional staff positions approved by the Board. Responsibilities would include recruitment and retention, supervision and coordination on a daily basis, staff training and development, and the maintenance of all employee personnel records.
Assist the President in recruitment, training and orientation of new Board Members. Provide professional development assistance to the Board and its members to enhance their effectiveness.
Ensure that appropriate archival records are established and maintained for important Society records (e.g. Board meeting minutes, committee meeting minutes, donor records, progress reports on grants, and other key areas of activity).
Prepare and file as appropriate the annual Chapter Recertification Report and other filings.
Ensure compliance with state and federal permits obtained for salvage and possession of migratory birds, and enhance the collection as feasible.
Development
In conjunction with the President and the Finance Committee, implement the overall fundraising development plan which includes, but is not limited to, identifying and preparing grant applications and subsequent contract administration of all grants received.
Identify, develop and administer all other fundraising opportunities/projects approved by the Board, including but not limited to individuals, private organizations, planned giving, membership levels, bird-a-thons and a matching corporate program.
Meet regularly with key donors, foundation officers/staff and agency representatives to develop and maintain consistent sources of revenue.
Communications
Serve as the Society's spokesperson at public meetings to include, but not limited to, public advocacy of key issues in conjunction with the Vice President of Conservation.
Supervise and/or execute the timely production, distribution, and maintenance of the Society's full range of print and electronic publications and publicity materials, including annual and project reports, newsletters, press releases, brochures and fliers, Web sites, and audio-visual or multimedia production.
St. Louis Audubon Society Executive Director
PO Box 220227
St. Louis, MO 63122
P: (314) 822-6595
