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Index of Subjects Job Posting Executive Director, Atlantic Canada Chapter, Sierra Club of Canada The Executive Director serves as the principal permanent staff person responsible for supporting the overall growth and development of the Chapter. The Executive Director reports to the Executive Committee of the Chapter. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful implementation and management of policy, programs and finances and works with members, staff and volunteers on advocacy, media relations, campaign planning, program development, fundraising and supervision of staff and contractors. Responsibilities: Fundraising— •Writing grant proposals for specific projects •Assisting with two annual fundraising events •Developing major donors and general capacity building Membership development and growth— •Recruiting new members •Developing a membership database •Formalizing a volunteer structure and coordinating volunteer activities •Assisting with the Annual General Meeting •Overseeing the production of a quarterly newsletter •Overseeing the maintenance of the Chapter website Chapter Office— •Responding to information requests via phone,email, and fax •Coordinating the development and organization of a research library •Administrating finances and yearly budget in consultation with the Treasurer Media and Public Relations— •Writing and distributing press releases •Coordinating letter-writing campaigns •Representing the Sierra Club of Canada and its conservation policies in media interviews and public forums Training— •Organizing training workshops for staff and volunteers to be held in Atlantic Canada International, National and Regional Relations— •Facilitating communication and conservation partnerships between the Atlantic Canada Chapter of Sierra Club of Canada and other regional, national and international organizations Preferred Qualifications: •Knowledge of the policies and positions of Sierra Club of Canada •Knowledge of environmental issues specific to the Atlantic Canada Chapter •Fluency in English and French a plus •Good skills in: fundraising and grant-proposal writing; management of volunteers; organization and coordination; writing (press releases, articles, etc.); media relations Salary: $24,000/year Deadline for application: Monday, January 13, 2003 Successful applicant will be notified by Monday, January 27, 2003. Please submit a cover letter and resume and three (3) references to: Hiring Committee Sierra Club of Canada, Atlantic Canada Chapter 1312 Robie Street Halifax, NS B3H 3E2 Email: atlantic.canada.chapter@sierraclub.org For more information, please contact: Mark Dittrick, Interim Director, Atlantic Canada Chapter Sierra Club of Canada Tel: (902) 532-2108 Email: atlantic.canada.chapter@sierraclub.org _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail&xAPID=42&PS=47575&PI=7324&DI=7474&SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg&HL=1216hotmailtaglines_addphotos_3mf
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