Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation Executive Director
Job Description
The PWSSF Executive Director (E.D.) is an energetic and flexible person who will be responsible for the overall leadership and operational performance of the organization, including growing our membership and coordinating our array of projects in and about Prince William Sound. The PWSSF E.D. will work closely with the Board and volunteers to further the organization's mission and deliver services that reflect our strategic plan.
Duties include:
● Plan and direct PWSSF’s operations and projects, including the PWS Natural History Symposium and hands-on stewardship projects.
● Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings. Work directly with Board committees on community engagement, summer projects, finance, PWS Natural History Symposium, and others as needed. Board committees meet as needed during the summer months.
● Manage PWSSF’s daily finances and assist the Board with annual budget planning.
● Manage PWSSF’s ongoing grants, including project management and invoicing.
● Seek grant opportunities and develop grant applications.
● Develop and coordinate fundraising and membership drives, which include outreach to corporate sponsors, emails to our growing contact list, social media outreach, and event planning. Fundraising is done in coordination with the Board of Directors.
● Manage and grow PWSSF’s website and social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.
● Write and format newsletters, fundraising materials, and other public communications.
● Administer existing databases for fundraising, membership, and volunteer networks.
● Hire, train, and evaluate other employees and contractors as needed.
● Act as the primary spokesperson for the organization, representing PWSSF in the community.
● Work with the Board Chair(s) to foster Board development and communication.
● Be an advocate for the Foundation’s mission and projects with our partners including agencies and NGOs.
● Other administrative and field duties as assigned.
Desired skills and qualifications:
● Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
● Project management experience and the ability to multitask.
● Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in an administrative or leadership role, preferably in the nonprofit sector, or 5+ years in an administrative or leadership role.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canva, Instagram, and Facebook.
● Enthusiasm for Prince William Sound.
All applications will be thoughtfully reviewed, and we encourage interested parties to apply if they meet some desired skills and qualifications.
Position is work-from-home with some local travel in Prince William Sound and southcentral Alaska. Position is full time with seasonal variability dependent on project demands—average of 40 hours per week but up to 70 hours per week during peak spring/summer.
Salary:
$65,000-$70,000 depending upon experience
Benefits:
Paid holidays and time off.
Please send a resume with three (3) professional references and a cover letter to info@princewilliamsound.org. Position open until filled; applications received by July 27th will receive first review. Start date negotiable but late August preferred. Please send any questions to info@princewilliamsound.org.
About PWSSF:
The Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping PWS healthy, clean, and wild for all to enjoy. We work towards this mission through public education events like our annual PWS Natural History Symposium and hands-on stewardship projects, like marine debris cleanups, trail work, and more.