KS Wild Executive Director Job Search

The Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild), a small non-profit environmental organization based in southwest Oregon, seeks a new Executive Director. KS Wild has been a leading advocate for wildlands, ancient forests and biological diversity in southwest Oregon and northwest California since 1997.

The position will be based out of KS Wild's main office in Ashland, Oregon (staff also work out of offices in Williams and Portland). Responsibilities include oversight and implementation of organizational management, fundraising, and strategic planning, as well as working with the board to maintain sound governance and fiscal responsibility.

The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors and staff to implement the programs and policies of KS Wild. Responsibilities include planning, management, fundraising, program development and implementation, public communications, and fiscal and personnel management.

The ED will design and oversee the annual fundraising campaign; work with the Development Director to seek foundation grants and individual contributions for both general operating support and programs; develop and oversee the major donor campaign; oversee the monitoring of the organization's annual budget; hire, supervise, assist and evaluate professional staff; ensure that KS Wild's administrative systems (financial, personnel, record keeping) are functioning properly; clarify, implement and evaluate overall program plan for the organization, in conjunction with the Board of Directors.

This position is 35 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience. Health benefits are included.

How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, references and samples of writing and/or design work by August 15, 2004 to:

KS Wild
ATTN: Director Search
P.O. Box 102
Ashland, Oregon 97520