ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of the Delta Conservation District is responsible for the consistent achievement of the Delta Conservation District’s mission, strategies, policies, programs, business operations and financial objectives as well as its contribution to conservation locally and in the region.
He/She will be a strategic thinking entrepreneur, a leader, fundraiser, and charismatic facilitator who is able to work with public and private partners to position the Delta Conservation District to be a lead conservation organization in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Working with the CEO and the Delta Conservation District’s Board of Directors, the Manager evaluates all agreements, organizational plans, programs, activities, and procedures with regard to their planned purpose, sustainability, and impact on the organization and community.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: CEO
Supervises: All Staff
Works with: Staff, Management Team, Board Members and Volunteers
External Stakeholders: MDARD, NRCS, County of Delta, Hannahville Indian Community, Media, Vendors, Volunteers, Donors, Local Businesses, Foundations and Other Governmental Units
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Leadership
Fund Development
Management
Other Responsibilities and Duties
The position of manager is primarily administrative with some technical duties. Some of the other responsibilities include: supervise and hire seasonal employees; maintain District records, files, data bases and reports; District monthly board meeting agenda and minutes; implementation of an information and publicity program; preparation of newsletters and news releases, presentations to groups, displays at fairs and community events, and maintaining a website; providing information to landowners and the general public on soils, conservation practices and natural resources management.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
Success is measured by the degree to which the Manager:
WORKING CONDITIONS
The primary workplace is in a typical office setting at the Delta Conservation District’s office in Gladstone Michigan. The Manager will also attend meetings, conferences and other events in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He/she will frequently visit and assess the Districts co-located staff in the USDA Service Center in Gladstone. Also, he/she will frequently meet with all staff and discuss District and staff goals/objectives. Also, he/she will frequently meet with donors in their homes or offices. Occasionally, some of the foregoing events will be held outside in the timberlands owned or managed by the Delta Conservation District.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Other Highly Desired Skills:
Excellent organizational skills
Formal Education or Equivalent: College degree in business management, natural resource management, nonprofit management or related field is preferred.
This is a full-time position. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Expense reimbursement for business related expenses; District vehicle use for business related travel; Health benefit can be negotiated. Expected salary and benefit increase as this position moves from administrative assistant to full Manager position.
Application Deadline:
Interested applicants must submit: a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to both: rorymattson@deltacd.org & hollymoss@deltacd.org
or mail to:
Delta Conservation District – CEO
6822 Hwy. 2, 41 & M35
Gladstone, MI. 49837
Deadline for receipt of applications:
Friday Nov.4th, 2022. Position open until filled.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manager of the Delta Conservation District is responsible for the consistent achievement of the Delta Conservation District’s mission, strategies, policies, programs, business operations and financial objectives as well as its contribution to conservation locally and in the region.
He/She will be a strategic thinking entrepreneur, a leader, fundraiser, and charismatic facilitator who is able to work with public and private partners to position the Delta Conservation District to be a lead conservation organization in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Working with the CEO and the Delta Conservation District’s Board of Directors, the Manager evaluates all agreements, organizational plans, programs, activities, and procedures with regard to their planned purpose, sustainability, and impact on the organization and community.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: CEO
Supervises: All Staff
Works with: Staff, Management Team, Board Members and Volunteers
External Stakeholders: MDARD, NRCS, County of Delta, Hannahville Indian Community, Media, Vendors, Volunteers, Donors, Local Businesses, Foundations and Other Governmental Units
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Leadership
- Develop and manage a strategic business plan that ensures the long-term financial health and sustainability of the Delta Conservation District.
- Provide leadership for staff and volunteers that builds and supports a cohesive team working toward the goals of the current strategic plan.
- Foster an environment of collaboration and community among the staff to maximize resources (human capital and financial resources) that supports achievement of business goals and provides opportunities for staff goal setting and development
- Raise community profile of the Delta Conservation District to support development efforts and encourage community support and use of the organization’s services and the properties it manages
- Manage collaborative relationships with existing partners and initiatives while developing new strategic partnerships
- Serve as Delta Conservation District’s spokesperson, clearly and consistently communicating and reinforcing organization’s identity
- Maintain, update and improve website and other media platforms
- Supervise staff
- Attend bi-monthly Delta County Commissioner meetings
- Attend MACD summer and fall conferences
- Supervise all operation/management agreements
- Supervise all grant agreements with MDARD, Contribution agreements with NRCS and other agreements with state/federal governments and all others
- Conducts District’s Annual Spring Tree Sale
Fund Development
- Lead and manage fundraising of major partnerships, projects, programs, donations and gifts to support the Delta Conservation District’s annual operations and programs
- Innovate strategies to strengthen fund development systems; including benchmarking and accountability tracking
- Facilitate board and staff involvement in fundraising
- In collaboration with Board and staff, create and build new fundraising opportunities
Management
- Hire and manage a staff of (currently - 5) and volunteers, providing coaching and support as needed
- Oversee all operational aspects of the Delta Conservation District’s facilities, budgets, work plans and programs
- Understand and be able to navigate the state laws governing conservation districts; understand the Delta Conservation District’s relationship with other state and local governmental units
- Oversee all aspects of the Delta Conservation District’s human resource functions
Other Responsibilities and Duties
The position of manager is primarily administrative with some technical duties. Some of the other responsibilities include: supervise and hire seasonal employees; maintain District records, files, data bases and reports; District monthly board meeting agenda and minutes; implementation of an information and publicity program; preparation of newsletters and news releases, presentations to groups, displays at fairs and community events, and maintaining a website; providing information to landowners and the general public on soils, conservation practices and natural resources management.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE
Success is measured by the degree to which the Manager:
- Maintains and grows effective and productive and collaborative working relationships with Delta Conservation District staff and Board, donors, volunteers, partners, and external stakeholders
- Meets or exceeds all fundraising and development goals and adheres to a code of ethical principles/standards and state and federal laws and regulations in doing so
- Meets all operational and program development goals as established with the Board
- Meets all assigned deadlines
- Leverages and consolidates the conservation and educational resources of the Delta Conservation District to further Natural Resource and Environmental Stewardship for the residents of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
WORKING CONDITIONS
The primary workplace is in a typical office setting at the Delta Conservation District’s office in Gladstone Michigan. The Manager will also attend meetings, conferences and other events in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He/she will frequently visit and assess the Districts co-located staff in the USDA Service Center in Gladstone. Also, he/she will frequently meet with all staff and discuss District and staff goals/objectives. Also, he/she will frequently meet with donors in their homes or offices. Occasionally, some of the foregoing events will be held outside in the timberlands owned or managed by the Delta Conservation District.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Leadership experience, preferably in natural resource management, business administration or related field
- An accomplished fundraiser, with proven experience successfully soliciting major grants, projects, donations and/or gifts and meeting annual fundraising goals in excess of $500,000
- Strong management skills, able to build, inspire and lead diverse teams of staff and volunteers
- Positive, collaborative leader with a can-do attitude and tolerant, friendly personality
- Resourceful individual, able to balance multiple priorities, complex situations and meet tight deadlines
- An organized, clear thinker and communicator with a passion for education
- An articulate and persuasive speaker and writer
- A passion for conservation and natural resources
- Experience working in a non-profit, volunteer-based organization is highly desirable
- An understanding of and commitment to the Delta Conservation District’s mission
- Ability and willingness to travel, as well as to work outside the normal workday
Other Highly Desired Skills:
Excellent organizational skills
- Project organization and management experience
- Grant writing and grant achievement with administrative experience
- Familiarity with natural resource management or agriculture
- Office management/supervisory experience and leadership skills
- Accounting/bookkeeping experience
- Excellent computer skills and familiarity with office equipment, MS Office programs, Quickbooks and website management
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and occasionally stressful
- Punctuality, honesty and integrity
Formal Education or Equivalent: College degree in business management, natural resource management, nonprofit management or related field is preferred.
This is a full-time position. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Expense reimbursement for business related expenses; District vehicle use for business related travel; Health benefit can be negotiated. Expected salary and benefit increase as this position moves from administrative assistant to full Manager position.
Application Deadline:
Interested applicants must submit: a cover letter, resume, and a list of references to both: rorymattson@deltacd.org & hollymoss@deltacd.org
or mail to:
Delta Conservation District – CEO
6822 Hwy. 2, 41 & M35
Gladstone, MI. 49837
Deadline for receipt of applications:
Friday Nov.4th, 2022. Position open until filled.