Illinois State Director
Company: The Conservation Fund
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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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
ENVIRONMENTWork 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. PI8590cc015bdc-25660-35539437
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