Illinois State Director
Company: The Conservation Fund
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 2, 2024
Job Description:
Position Description TITLE: Illinois State Director LINE OF
BUSINESS/DIVISION: Conservation Acquisitions/Midwest RegionFLSA
STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Vice President, Great Lakes RegionNUMBER
OF POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: 1LOCATION: Illinois
POSITION SUMMARYThe Illinois State Director is responsible for the
Fund's land conservation program in Illinois, consisting
predominantly of conservation real estate acquisitions,
dispositions, and fundraising for project completion. These
responsibilities require the individual to develop and manage
partner relationships with state, local, federal conservation
agencies and with public and private funders to support this work.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable
qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- Lead the Fund's land conservation efforts.
- Provide leadership, coordination, and assistance with all
aspects of conservation land acquisitions and conservation
easements.
- Deliver conservation real estate projects.
- Ensure the disposition of the conservation acquisitions to
partner organizations - primarily to public agencies.
- Lead the team in developing a vision to enhance the existing
land conservation programs while seeking and developing new
conservation opportunities.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with non-profit
organizations, State and Federal agency representatives and
Congressional delegations.
- Generate funding for land conservation projects and operations
through private and public fundraising. This may include state and
federal lobbying efforts.
- Work with the Fund's Marketing and Communications, Development,
Legal, Government Relations, and Finance teams to coordinate all
program-related efforts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.Supervisory
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily workflow of the Illinois Conservation
Acquisition staff.
- Lead the Illinois team in annual planning, goal setting and
budgeting.
- Support the organization's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
initiatives.
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations, as
applicable.
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff.
- Manage contractors.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of experience in land conservation real estate;
proficiency in all aspects of conservation real estate including
fee simple, conservation easements, partial interests, oil/gas
reservations, minerals, timber, gift lands, and conservation
buyers.
- Negotiating skills and transactional real estate
experience.
- 10 years of experience and proven background in project and
operations fundraising including a demonstrated ability to lead and
successfully complete major project fundraising efforts.
- Experience in a supervisory position.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision,
demonstrating flexibility and teamwork within an entrepreneurial
environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
public presentations.
- Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with a wide range
of individuals and organizations with diverse backgrounds.
- Computer skills including word processing, e-mail, PowerPoint
and spreadsheets.
- Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines under
pressure.
- Ability to travel in order to reach various field
locations.
- Commitment to the mission and goals of The Conservation Fund.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as planning,
environmental sciences, biology, natural resources management,
forestry, political science, and/or natural resource economics.
Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working with State & Local Governments. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed primarily in office and/or conference or
similar meeting spaces.
- Some lifting and carrying will be necessary - up to 20
pounds.
- Work is performed in both an office setting and in outdoor
settings in all weather conditions.
- When visiting conservation sites, the ability to traverse all
terrain in outdoor/all weather conditions will be necessary.
- Willingness to travel as necessary to carry out duties, often
with short notice and in inclement weather over long
distances.
- Estimated travel - 15% per month, with additional day travel
required. COMPENSATION and BENEFITSThe salary range for this
position is $95,000 - $130,000, and the position is eligible for
opportunities to earn performance-based bonus compensation. The
Fund offers a highly competitive package of benefits including
employer contributions for health care, paid holidays, vacation and
personal/sick leave, retirement plan and more. Please note: Salary
range provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an
individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate's
knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education. The final
salary offer will be determined accordingly. This job description
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new
ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. ***Please
submit cover letter and resume with application***Apply at
https://www.conservationfund.org/careers To learn more about The
Conservation Fund, visit https://www.conservationfund.org.
Frequently cited statistics show that women and people from
underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they think they meet
100% of the criteria. If you meet many but not all the criteria and
feel you may be a good fit for the role, The Conservation Fund
encourages you to apply. The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit
corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fully and
actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race,
Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status,
Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical
Leave status, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.
The Fund prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth
any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the
government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in
the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose
discrimination.
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Keywords: The Conservation Fund, Orland Park , Illinois State Director, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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