Executive Director

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States Ornithologyexchange Full time
Job Title: Executive Director

Join our team as the Executive Director at the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory, a leading organization in bird conservation. As the key management leader, you will drive strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder relationships to achieve our mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the administration and organizational finances of the Observatory.
  • Supervise staff and ensure the success of our pillar projects and future initiatives.
  • Develop and implement programs to support our pillar projects and partnerships.
  • Ensure grant compliance and work with staff to complete programmatic responsibilities.
  • Evaluate existing and potential new initiatives to ensure they meet our goals and mission.
  • Provide budget information and reports to the Board using standard accounting practices.
Requirements:
  • Advanced degree in ecology or wildlife biology (or similar focus) with a preference for demonstrated ornithological background or experience.
  • Demonstrated managerial leadership in an environmentally focused organization.
  • Ability to develop and guide the implementation of mission-centric research projects.
  • Dynamic team player with experience working directly with prospective donors.
  • Proven strong financial skills, including budget development and management, fundraising, and grant-writing.
  • Proven organizational abilities, including planning, delegating responsibilities, and task facilitation.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three or more years of leadership experience with a scientific organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to use best available science to inform decision-making and/or program development.
  • Experience working with a Board of Directors, committees, and organizational leadership.

This is a full-time exempt position requiring 40+ hours/week. Salary range: $68,500 - $72,000 annually. Benefits include 20 paid days off and 10 paid holidays. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to applications@lmbo.org. The Lake Michigan Bird Observatory is an Equal Opportunity Organization and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.



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