Executive Director
Company: Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Job Description:
Job Posting: Executive Director, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford
Watershed Partnership Jamilee HoffmanSep 29, 2023Executive
DirectorTookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership4500 Worth
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19124OverviewThe Board of
Directors of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership,
Inc. (TTF) seeks an Executive Director to guide an organization
that is a regional example of the power of collaborative watershed
revitalization and creative community engagement. Working together
with the Board and staff, the successful candidate will manage the
organization, maintain strong partnerships with diverse
stakeholders, advance key plans and projects, and diversify the
organization's funding base.TTF's mission is to connect people to
their creeks to improve the health and vitality of our watershed by
collaborating with our municipalities and leading our communities
in education, stewardship, restoration, and advocacy. TTF works
with neighbors, volunteers, schools, municipal governments,
businesses, and community members to restore its 30 square-mile
watershed. TTF recognizes that we serve a diverse watershed that is
home to many disinvested communities that face environmental
injustice on a daily basis, and is committed to continuing and
expanding its diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ)
work.Position SummaryAppointed by and reporting to the Board of
Directors, the Executive Director serves as the leader of the
organization, maximizing opportunities for growth and partnership,
managing a mission-oriented, creative staff, and responding to the
needs of TTF's partners and watershed community members while
making progress towards the goals of the strategic
plan.ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Planning:
- Work closely with the Board of Directors on long-range planning
for the growth and sustainability of the organization and
achievement of the TTF mission through strategic planning with the
inclusion of DEIJ principles in every area.
- Work closely with staff to create a working structure that
utilizes and enhances staff skills and organizational
resources.Leadership and Management:
- Provide creative leadership in the development of programs and
organizational growth opportunities.
- Tap into opportunities for collaborative support through
networks and coalitions.
- Be the face of TTF while building staff comfort and expertise
in this role as well.
- Provide leadership and training in planning, project
management, and communication.
- Steward staff and resources appropriately for signature project
initiatives, e.g., Tacony Creek Park Master Plan, Delaware River
Watershed Initiative, Alliance for Watershed Education and
others.Fundraising and Fiscal Responsibility:
- Develop a five-year fundraising plan with the Board of
Directors to increase operating funds through a diversity of
fundraising strategies including: grants, individual and corporate
donations, and planned giving.
- Develop and recommend to the Board an annual budget for
approval.
- Oversee all aspects of financial reporting within accepted
regulations and grant guidelines.Public Relations:
- Maintain excellent working relationships with partners
including financial supporters, community groups, government
officials, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and
individuals.
- Serve as the organization's chief spokesperson, representing
TTF among a diverse range of stakeholders and in a variety of
media.Minimum Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise with non-profit management and
fundraising experience with demonstrated skills in grant writing,
donor cultivation, financial management, organizational leadership,
and public relations.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with an ability
to effectively convey information and interact sensitively with
diverse groups.
- Proven ability to motivate, lead and sustain team
excellence.
- Ability to design, implement and direct multiple projects
simultaneously and make strategic decisions.
- Bachelors degree in a related field.Additional Requirements:
- Position requires local travel with access to a vehicle.
- Must be able to work non-traditional hours such as weekends and
evenings.
- Ability to conduct physical labor (trash clean-ups, tree
plantings, and event set-up and breakdown) in outdoor
settings.Additional factors that will be considered:
- Familiarity with the TTF watershed and Philadelphia
neighborhoods.
- Understanding of and commitment to environmental justice and
DEIJ issues, principles, and practices.
- Familiarity with urban watershed, park, and trail issues and
organizations.
- Understanding of municipal, state, and federal government
structure.We welcome applications from all people regardless of
race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.DetailsStart date:
May 1, 2024Employment type: Full timeSalary: $85,000-$110,000
commensurate with experience/qualifications. The successful
applicant will also have generous vacation and holiday time,
medical insurance, and will be able to work on a flexible
schedule.
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