CORAL job, coral listserve
Julie Ekstrom
jekstrom at coral.org
Fri May 4 13:01:13 EDT 2001
Sorry for the reposting, The email contact was incorrect on the
original announcement. The correct email contact is jobs at coral.org.
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
Position Description
Title: Executive Director
Status: Full Time
Reports to: CORAL Board of Directors
Experience: Over 4 years experience in environmental policy,
outreach and/or management, with experience in marine protection
issues strongly preferred.
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Location: Berkeley, California
Coral Reef Alliance: Founded in 1994, the Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
is one of the fastest growing environmental organizations in the
world. It is a member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated
to keeping coral reefs alive around the world. With assistance from
over 10,000 supporters, CORAL promotes coral reef conservation by
working with the dive industry, governments, local communities and
other organizations to protect and manage coral reefs, fund
conservation efforts and raise public awareness. Specific programs
include the Coral Reef Parks Program, the recently established
International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN) public education
campaign, the Dive Operators Certification Program, the Microgrants
Program, the Bonaire Dive Festival, Dive In To Earth Day, and
maintaining the International Coral Reef NGO Directory.
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, CORAL also has a satellite
office in Bonaire. Visit CORAL's award-winning website at
www.coral.org.
Description: The CORAL Executive Director (ED) position is an
excellent opportunity to provide global leadership in protecting one
of the planet's most precious natural wonders, coral reef
ecosystems. The ED is the Chief Executive Officer of this dynamic
organization and reports to the Board of Directors. S/he is
responsible for achieving CORAL's vital mission of reef conservation
through the leadership of this fast growing non-profit, including
leadership of the management team and the oversight of CORAL's
talented staff of thirteen. The ED will be responsible for leading
ongoing strategic planning and refining the vision and direction of
the organization, and will serve as the primary spokesperson for the
organization. Working with the Managing Director, s/he will oversee
the budgeting process and ensure the organization is fiscally sound.
Fundraising, with an emphasis on the development of foundation and
large donors will be a critical aspect of the ED's job. The ED will
work closely with the Board of Directors and will lead Board
development efforts. During the first year the ED will:
ÿ Become familiar with all aspects of CORAL's operations, including
programs, fundraising, communications, and management;
ÿ Review, refine and implement the fundraising plan;
ÿ Work with program directors, as well as staff when appropriate, to
plan and implement CORAL programs and projects;
ÿ Work with the Board of Directors in finalizing the strategic plan
and use this process to shape his/her vision for CORAL's growth in
the next five years;
ÿ Review existing strategic partnerships and identify new opportunities;
ÿ Solidify the management team approach and address any staffing needs.
Qualifications:
Over 4 years in a senior position, preferably with a non-profit
environmental organization;
Ability to lead the management team: providing vision, staff
empowerment, strategic planning, and fiscal management required;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong
interpersonal skills required;
Knowledge of coral reef related issues a strong plus, and
experience with marine issues necessary;
Fundraising skills with experience in grant seeking and/or large
donor fundraising required;
Ability to thrive in a non-profit organization that values
teamwork, cooperation and communication; sense of humor a plus;
Ability to travel internationally (3-4 weeks a year) and nationally
important;
Ability to build and develop strong partnerships among key
constituencies, including conservationists, members of the dive
industry, government officials, and international institutions
desired;
External affairs experience including public speaking and outreach,
international policy development, and/or experience in building
strategic partnerships required;
Experience in communications campaign design a plus;
Being a certified scuba-diver or willingness to become certified
strongly preferred.
Interested applicants should send a letter or email including resume,
salary requirements, and a list of at least 3 professional references
to the following address by May 25, 2001, or e-mail to
jobs at coral.org. No telephone inquiries, please.
Attn: CORAL ED Search Committee
P.O. Box 4145
River Edge, NJ 07661-9886
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Julie Ekstrom
Administrative Assistant
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
jekstrom at coral.org
http://www.coral.org/
tel: 510-848-0110
fax: 510-848-3720
"Working together to keep coral reefs alive."
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