Executive Director

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) is a (501)(c)(3) organization that is an affiliate of the national organization Keep America Beautiful. Our mission is to beautify, conserve resources, recycle, educate and preserve our community’s environmental legacy. We accomplish this through a variety of educational and hands-on events throughout the year, including an adopt-a-road program, litter and graffiti abatement opportunities, community gardens, and after-school environmental programs.

Our organization has earned the Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Recognition Award every single year since we began in 1991. We currently have 19 Board of Directors throughout the Alachua County communities that represent a wide range of professions including transportation planners, historic preservationists, attorneys, accountants, small business owners, environmental and energy specialists and interested citizens.

ABOUT THE POSITION

KACB is looking for an energetic and dynamic leader to be the Executive Director of the organization, and who will collaboratively work with the diverse Board of Directors to robustly develop the membership program, effective advocacy platforms, and create stronger alliances with other government agencies and community leaders.

The Executive Director is responsible for creating an atmosphere in which volunteers and staff can successfully meet the objectives of the organization’s mission. This action-oriented professional is responsible for day-to-day leadership, financial management, and growth of the organization. A successful Executive Director will ensure organizational financial sustainability, maintain a reputation for excellence, and identify opportunities for mission-related impact in the community.

Key responsibilities include providing leadership to the Board, staff and volunteers, lead the execution of strategic revenue plans, nurture the ongoing development of an engaged and high-performing board, position KACB as an effective, vital and necessary conservation organization, oversee promotional and communication strategies, and establish policies and procedures for the day-to-day functions and operations of the full time staff.

The starting salary for this position will be in the range of $40-$45k, with the potential for increase with experience and through positive annual performance evaluations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2-4 years of working with a professional non-profit organization, with a clear record of achievement in a mission-driven organization.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communications, planning, environmental sciences, sustainability, forestry, or similar. An advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven record of success in a fundraising leadership role, particularly in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers.
• Experience with grant applications and management, and other resource development strategies necessary for successful non-profits.
• Strong management skills including budget preparation, decision making, and reporting.
• The ability to coordinate, lead and inspire large groups of volunteers.
• The ability to plan, market, and execute public events.
• Ability to be a passionate spokesperson/representative of KACB’s mission.
• High degree of energy, integrity, transparency, and creativity.