Program Description: CNI is a Los Angeles based
environmental education program. We provide fieldtrips, in school programs
and other activities for toddlers through 3rd grade children. The majority
of the children we serve are disadvantaged.
Job Description: The Children’s Nature Institute has a position open
for an Executive Director. This position offers an opportunity to take a well-established
organization to exciting new levels. For over two decades we have used nature
as a tool to amplify the educational experiences of very young children and
increase environmental awareness. Our board of directors wants to see our programs
deepen, expand, and have even more impact. We need an energetic, "big
picture" person who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves. We are seeking
a new director who has the enthusiasm, commitment and relationships to enable
us to grow the organization, move it to higher levels, work with our community
and partner with other institutions, become a national and international model,
influence how children are educated and help create environmentally responsible
people. www.childrensnatureinstitute.org. Please send cover letter, resume
and salary history to dolphinlit@aol.com and kwiseman@marshall.usc.edu.
Job Duration: Year Round
Job Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Qualifications: The Ed will oversee all programs and program development. Oversee
all staff including hiring and training. Fundraise through events, grants and
solicitation of individual donors. Ed is responsible for fiscal oversite of
CNI and will be the public spokesperson. ED will work with the Board of Directors.
In addition to experience with young children and a passion for the environment,
the ED must have management,fundraising,writing and computer skills.
Salary: From $65,000
Benefits: Medical, Vacation, Training
Housing & Meals: Not Provided
Deadline for Application: We are interviewing now and hope to fill job before
mid March
Start Date / Job Period: ASAP
Application Procedure: Please e-mail resume
and cover letter;
we will contact appropriate applicants and email the full job description.
Contact: Judy Burns Fishman or Karla Bright Wiseman
e-mail: kwiseman@marshall.usc.edu or dolphinlit@aol.com
Website: www.childrensnatureinstitute.org