Alaska Raptor Center

Executive Director

This exempt position reports to a Board and directs the organization toward its primary objectives emphasizing development and external relations.

Major Responsibilities

Fundraising & Membership:

Identifies additional income streams to offset maintenance and operations budget including grants and foundation funding; establishes and builds relationships with funding entities and agencies; oversees application to funding sources
Maintains current schedule of programs and education; identifies and designs additional programs and projects; secures funding for program/project expansion
Oversees and manages special events directed at fundraising and/or public relations opportunities
Maintains and expands current partnerships including auction and corporate partnerships
Oversees and directs functions of membership services, public relations, grant initiation and maintenance; designs programs and methods to expand membership participation, numbers and giving
Maintains and enhances donor program
Oversees production and distribution of an annual retail catalog
Develops a working relationship with Alaska congressional delegation and investigates potential federal funding opportunities

Public Relations/Media

Develops a community-wide public relations campaign; writes or approves all news releases, press releases and items of interest to media; develops public interest stories for travel trade and industry publications
Acts as official spokesperson for the Alaska Raptor Center on all public relations matters
Oversees all contacts with writers, film crews, reporters and delegates from other visiting raptor organizations
Develops and implements a program to share information and create/sustain partnerships with other raptor organizations

Marketing

Develops and manages educational programs for the public explaining and promoting the Center’s mission
Represents the Center at state, regional and national events; delivers or oversees educational or informational presentations; accompanies birds on all traveling programs.
Acts as official spokesperson for the Alaska Raptor Center in all areas involving marketing.
Meets with major donors during travel.

Administrative

Oversees communications, public relations, member services and program staff; assigns and evaluates work.
Develops the annual budget collaboratively with the Operations Director;maintains regular communication regarding the budget status with the Operations Director and Board of Directors.
Communicates formally and informally with the Board regarding Center business; reports budget and program status regularly to the Board of Directors, as well as all other issues appropriate to the Board level.

Requirements

A combination of education, training and experience that would yield the skill base described below. Preferred qualities are:

Managerial experience in development, the non-profit sector, program design/development, and community partnerships.
Sustained interest in bird rehabilitation and related educational programs.

Skills/Abilities:

Advanced skills in sustaining and enhancing a funding base.
Advanced managerial, organizational, and long-range planning skills.
Advanced oral, written and presentation skills.
Skill in working successfully with a Board of Directors.
Skill in program development and marketing.
Skill in building and sustaining local, regional and national relationships.
Ability to set and achieve goals.
Ability to build and sustain support for and commitment to the Alaska Raptor Center.

Applicants with the above skill set and interest in this position, please send cover letter and resume to:

J Jacobs
The Foraker Group
880 H St., Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99501

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