Company Name: Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Skill Level: Bachelor's degree required in environmental policy planning or natural sciences, Master's degree preferred.
Position Type: Professional representative of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Description
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership for the Conservancy on growth management and related environmental issues in Southwest Florida . Reports to and is supervised by the Governmental Relations Manager.
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to the conservation of biodiversity, environmental quality, and natural resources.
- Strong training and experience in community outreach, growth management, land use planning, and conservation policy development.
- Bachelor's degree required in environmental policy planning or natural sciences, with Masters Degree preferred.
- Work experience in environmental conservation, developing and leading community efforts and an understanding of growth management and land use planning.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with individuals of diverse interests and backgrounds.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a satellite office.
- Willing to work variable hours and to travel within the Southwest Florida counties covered by the Conservancy.
- Experience in drafting and advocating environmental legislation a plus.
Knowledge of the environment in south Florida is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and coordinate reports, conferences, and other activities related to community outreach on conservation public policy.
- Develop and implement community outreach programs and grassroots advocacy efforts through a network of citizens concerned about conservation issues.
- Represent the Conservancy at relevant government and civic meetings regarding conservation issues of interest to the organization.
- Comment and testify on behalf of the Conservancy at local, state, and federal public hearings when requested.
- Develop position statements on relevant issues for ratification by the Conservancy Board.
- Propose innovative public policy solutions to conservation problems of interest to the Conservancy.
- Contribute to the "Eye on the Issues" newsletter.
- Provide public policy assistance to other agencies and organizations involved in growth management and research activities as requested.
- Review proposed legislation, position papers, and testimony.
- Maintain code of ethics and confidentiality of all donor records and Conservancy confidential information.
The above statements describe the general qualifications required to perform the job and the general nature and level of responsibilities -- not a complete list of duties -- additional duties may be assigned by management
Compensation:
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Full benefits package including health, dental and disability insurance, and 401(k).
To Apply: Please contact Shelley Gleim at shelleyg@conservancy.org
Website www.conservancy.org
Contact Information
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
1450 Merrihue Dr
Naples FL 34102-3498
Pnone: 239-403-4213
Fax: 239-262-0672
