Montana Career Opportunity – Center Director for the Montana Audubon Conservation Education Center – Billings, Montana

The Director of the Audubon Conservation Education Center (“Center”) will be a
strategic-thinking entrepreneur, a leader, fundraiser, and charismatic facilitator who is
able to work with a partnership of public and private entities to grow and administer a
“flagship” Montana Audubon Center in Billings, Montana.

The Director will be
responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, operating, and managing the Center,
and for carrying out the mission of Montana Audubon in the Billings region. The Center
Director will also carry out all responsibilities for coordinating and facilitating statewide
education efforts, as needed.

Montana Audubon has launched its first major Center in Billings, Montana. The Center
includes:

1) a 27-acre former gravel mine with three ponds that is being restored to
wildlife habitat and an outdoor classroom,

2) a new 3,200 sq/ft facility, and

3) interpretive
signs and trails. This site is located three miles from downtown Billings.

The Audubon Conservation Education Center is a place of learning, reflection, research
and restoration. The Center engages people in the natural world, instills in them an
appreciation of nature, and inspires them to act for the betterment of wildlife and natural
habitats.

Primary Duties of the Position May Include:

1. Strategic and program planning for the Center.

2. Donor relations and development.

3. Grant writing and administration.

4. Site/facility operations and maintenance (in collaboration with the Yellowstone
River Parks Association).

5. Supervision of all Center staff (currently the Education Director & Teacher-
Naturalist).

6. Program support.

Primary Selection Criteria:

1. Master’s degree in education, natural sciences, environmental studies or similar
programs of study preferred, but a bachelor’s degree in similar areas with a
minimum of five years experience can be considered.

2. Demonstrated experience in the planning and implementation of education,
research and outreach programs emphasizing the natural environment, place-based
education, and/or related fields.

3. At least five years experience and previous management responsibilities that
include staff supervision, strategic planning, budget development & monitoring,
grant writing, fund raising and program delivery.

4. Demonstrated success in managing motivated staff and volunteers.

5. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with community partners.

6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

7. Ability to meet deadlines.

8. A strong commitment and proven track record for producing measurable results.

9. Exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills, including the ability to
develop and manage productive relationships with staff within Montana Audubon
and with other project partners, as well as with managers, scientists, teachers and
school administrators, state and federal agencies, university faculty and other
stakeholders.

10. Good computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience ($35,000-45,000
plus benefits). This position includes full employee benefits, including vacation and sick
leave, health insurance, and a retirement savings plan.

The Audubon Conservation Education Center Director will be a member of the Montana
State Office Senior Management Team and will report to the Executive Director.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

1. Make decisions requiring good judgment and complete knowledge of subject matter,
including task sequencing and office administration procedures.

2. Make general decisions in the absence of specific directions from supervisor.

3. Perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

4. Use written, verbal and visual sources of information, including reports, procedural
documentation, manuals and reference materials.

5. Use oral communication to perform work; including answering the phone, instructing
assigned staff and coordinating with other personnel.

6. Sit, stand, grasp, lift, carry, walk, push, and pull for short and extended periods of time.

To Apply:

Send a letter of introduction summarizing your background and interest in the position,
current resume, and a list of 3-5 references to Montana Audubon via e-mail or surface
mail to the addresses given below.

This position will remain open until filled. The
selection process will begin in earnest on January 4, 2010.

If you require additional
information or clarification, please contact Montana Audubon by e-mail or surface mail
(No phone calls please).

To learn more about Montana Audubon and the Audubon Conservation Education Center
in Billings, please peruse our website (http://www.mtaudubon.org).

By e-mail:

[email protected]

By surface mail:

Montana Audubon

Attn: Kathy Martin

P.O. Box 595

Helena, MT 59624

Montana Audubon is an equal opportunity employer.