Executive Director/Program Manager

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PROGAM MANAGER

Northwest Invasive Plant Council

Closing Date: August 1, 2024, 4:00 pm PST

Email your resume with cover letter to addressed to Erik Swanson, erik.swanson@hotmail.com. Only digital applications will be reviewed.

We are looking for confident leader with a broad skillset to step in to assume the management of a well-functioning and stable organization. This is a complex and exciting role in a dynamic field that requires an individual who is willing to be mentored in the role and can perform independently of direct oversight. The successful candidate will be a self-employed, independent contractor.

The Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC) is a registered, non-profit organization that works to minimize the threat of invasive species in BC’s northwest, including Haida Gwaii. This includes inventory, control and monitoring programs for invasive plant species, as well as education and outreach programs that aim to raise awareness about their impacts.

We are looking for a highly-skilled individual with a diverse set of skills who can:

• build partnerships and secure funding agreements
• oversee the organization’s team of personnel and contractors,
• develop and implement strategic objectives,
• manage the administrative and operational budget and programs, and
• lead the organization in working towards our mission.

The Executive Director will be an effective, decisive leader with well-developed communication skills, a varied skill set in business or non-profit management, as well as familiarity with invasive species (plants) and invasive species management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will:

• have experience in a leadership role, preferably in a non-profit organization
• have a minimum of three (3) years experience managing a team
• have a general knowledge of invasive species management
• have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a natural resources/sciences, biology, agriculture or other relevant field (e.g., Environmental Education); equivalent experiential learning may be considered
• be an initiative-taking individual, able to work with minimal supervision on multiple projects simultaneously
• have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and be confident speaking in public
• have experience in grant-writing, crafting winning proposals and preparing quotes
• have experience managing budgets
• expertise in and access to Microsoft 365 products, Adobe Acrobat
• experience in summarizing data using Excel Pivot Tables or other data summary software
• be comfortable in a decision-making role
• be an initiative-taking individual, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• be extremely organized, have well-developed clerical and administration skills, with excellent attention to detail
• hold a valid BC driver’s license (Class 5), access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to drive to locations throughout the region

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will:

• lead the development and implementation of NWIPC’s strategic and operational plans.
• liaise and communicate effectively with the board of directors, and support effective governance of the organization, including co-hosting and planning board meetings and the annual general meeting of members
• identify and pursue appropriate revenue generation strategies, including preparing proposals and grant applications, negotiating funding agreements, partnership agreements, and fee-for-service agreements
• prepare and manage the organization’s annual budget and oversee financial management.
• identify staffing needs, recruit volunteers and contractors that work together to achieve the organization's mission
• prepare over-arching program plans and provide mentorship and support to NWIPC’s program personnel
• represent NWIPC publicly, at partner events, and respond to media enquiries
• ensure NWIPC’s compliance with the BC Registry of Societies
• maintain and further develop productive relationships with key partners and funders
• communicate and collaborate with the BC Regional Invasive Species Organizations Network, the Invasive Species Council of BC, and other professional networks
• collaborate with and provide invasive species information and support to key partners including municipalities, provincial and federal governments, industry partners, and Indigenous organizations
• ensure delivery of funder-specific workplans, reports and deliverables
• maintain effective digital management systems for spatial data, documents, and files
• work closely with the NWIPC’s third party bookkeeper to maintain the integrity of the NWIPC financial management systems

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• reside in the Prince George region (Regional District Fraser-Fort George) and can maintain a home office
• are independent contractors or self-employed
• are registered, or eligible to become registered as a fully licensed professional with the BC Institute of Agrologists (PAg) or the BC College of Applied Biology (RPBio)
• have experience using spatial data (e.g., Google Earth) and/or GIS software
• have experience working with, or knowledge of herbicides
• have experience working with local, provincial, federal governments, and Indigenous organizations

COMPENSATION

$75,000 -$85,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Travel costs will be recoverable based on British Columbia’s government rates for travel and meals. Accommodations at cost with receipts.

Only applicants who meet the required qualifications will be considered. Should you be short-listed, the NWIPC will request letters of reference.