The Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust is searching for candidates to apply for the position of Program Director!
The ideal candidate for this role has a deep understanding of environmental promotion, communications, fundraising and management related best practices. A proven record of accomplishment of implementing complex, strategic and evidence based environmental programs and outreach initiatives; the Program Director applies relevant learning to the work of the Land Trust. The Program Director is responsible for developing a well-structured plan of action to support programs from start to finish.
The Program Director possesses well-developed project management skills and pays attention to detail and accuracy. They have the ability to build and maintain relationships across the organization and with key stakeholders to enable the success of Land Trust initiatives.
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per year.
For more information or to apply for this position, please contact the land trust's CEO Susan Walmer at swalmer@oakridgesmoraine.org.
Responsibilities:
Manages overall operation of the organization programs including the development of land securement, stewardship and outreach programs.
Reviews and approves communications, grant applications and partnership proposals while ensuring that appropriate data has been gathered, analyzed, synthesized and that they are aligned with the Trusts’ strategic plan, practices and values.
Provide leadership and participate as part of the organization’s management team.
Develops and effectively communicates content and promotion messages through a variety of mediums including print resources, electronic communication, mass media and social marketing initiatives.
Acts as a subject matter expert ensuring accuracy of content of all environment and ecology related information materials, reports and correspondence, relevant environmental programs and strategies.
Participates in the budget planning and audit process with the Chief Executive and Financial Officer.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in land securement, environmental communications or fundraising or project management.
University or College education in communications, biology, fundraising, land management or business management.
Strong knowledge and understanding of land securement and environmental issues and experience communicating the importance of land protection
Excellent conceptual, analytical and research skills with the ability to efficiently analyze and synthesize complex information.
Experience with grant writing and the development of funding proposals.
Strong computer skills with experience in MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoints databases and web-based applications.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of people, build trust and solid relationships, be diplomatic and exhibit sensitivity.
Ability to plan and coordinate complex activities, organize multiple tasks and prioritize work and work to strict deadlines.
Valid Ontario driver's license and insurance.
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