The Executive Director of the Kings River Conservancy (KRC) works closely with KRC’s Board of Directors, providing direction and leadership toward the achievement of the Conservancy’s philosophy, vision, mission, strategy, goals and objectives. This position is responsible for developing an organization that understands, values, and supports diversity in its workforce and which utilizes that diversity as a path towards greater impacts in the communities KRC serves. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently to grow KRC from a grass roots level non-profit to a small to medium size 501(c)(3) enterprise within the first two years from hire.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

•  Supervisory

  • Develops, motivates, and leads a high-performance Executive Team (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer of BOD); provides mentoring as a cornerstone to the development of management staff

  • Evaluates performance of the Executive Team for compliance with established policies and objectives of KRC

  • Supervises assigned staff, interns and volunteers; recruitment, performance management and other personnel processes as funding is developed to fill anticipated additional positions within staff

  • Ensure part-time staff are submitting hours to payroll as necessary (including seasonal or temporary positions)  

  • Effectively manages leadership adherence to long term and short-term vision and organizational goals  

  • Institutes and enforces corrective action plans when needed and monitors compliance

• Fiscal  

  • Works collaboratively with outsourced Human Resources and Finance staff to monitor expenditures 

  • Creates annual budget to be presented to the Board of Directors (BOD) for approval 

  • Oversees the management of KRC operations within the established budget guidelines 

  • Reviews financial reports to ensure they are in alignment with budget, organizational goals and objectives

• Development 

  • Develop innovative approaches and funding sources for new programs in compliance with KRC’s mission, vision and strategic objectives 

  • Grant writing, relationship building within philanthropic community, revenue generation to support the growth of KRC 

  • Administers grants, including reporting and fiscal management

  • Reviews the quality of all reports submitted to funding and any other external sources and ensures that reports are submitted on time

• Governance 

  • Serves as Lead Staff to the BOD 

  • Collaborates with the Executive Team/Board to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes and personnel 

  • Prepares documentation and ensures the governance of the organization is properly maintained and assists the BOD in establishing necessary policy and decision-making to meet community needs 

  • Creation of the agenda for the monthly BOD meetings 

  • Provides the Board with timely information regarding the local, social and economic environment as it pertains to the KRC mission 

  • Approves KRC operational procedures, policies and personnel needs to ensure successful accomplishment of program and project objectives

  • Ensures all practices are consistent and compliant with contracts as well as federal, state and local requirements 

  • Works with outside consultants to monitor compliance within KRC programs and projects

• Organizational Representation 

  • Establishes and maintains effective partnerships and communications with KRC’s key constituencies to build effective working relationships, including BOD, staff, clients, County, State, and Federal officers, and peer leaders

  • Acts as spokesperson for KRC with leaders of all federal, state, county, community groups, program heads and agencies

  • Meets with community leaders to ensure community engagement and satisfaction  

  • Measures outcomes and feedback for the Conservancy and each service of KRC programs

• Other  

  • Travels for KRC business using personal transportation  

  • Works evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as required

  • Performs other duties as assigned

 
QUALIFICATIONS
To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree or a degree of higher learning from an accredited college university or a combination of experience and education

• Ten years of experience in nonprofit administration, preferably in a Director level position or higher 

• Record of commitment to diversity and advocacy for diverse and underserved communities, and proven experience working successfully to create an inclusive working environment 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills     

• Demonstrated skills in budget, staff, and program management in a non-profit environment 

• Ability to effectively manage diverse programs and complex funding streams, including familiarity with the structure and management of federally and state-funded programs  

• Ability to inspire innovation and initiative within KRC staff, BOD, and community  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace  

• Access to reliable transportation, including carrying adequate auto insurance on personal vehicle as required by CA state law, and insurability by KRC carrier if utilizing KRC vehicle
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Adapt to the strains of long distance travel, work long hours when necessary and must accommodate a night and weekend schedule if required.
   

SALARY

• $90,000-$100,000 a year; depending on experience.
   

TO APPLY

• To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to membership@kingsriverconservancy.org 

• Position open until filled

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