[Coral-List] The Nature Conservancy is now recruiting for the Caribbean Program's Executive Director Position

[Raimundo Espinoza]

Hello all,

Please find below the Job announcement for The Nature Conservancy's Executive Director position for the Caribbean Program. For further information please visit www.nature.org/careers<http://www.nature.org/careers> to view full job description and submit letter and resume by May 11th, 2014, for position # 42031.


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, CARIBBEAN PROGRAM

The Nature Conservancy seeks an Executive Director for the Caribbean.

With hundreds of islands, nearly 8,000 square miles of coral reefs, over 1,400 species of fish and marine mammals, and over 40 million people dependent upon these natural resources, the Caribbean region is a global priority for conservation. The Nature Conservancy has been active in the region for 40 years and efforts span the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and five countries of the Eastern Caribbean.

This is a unique opportunity to oversee our work in the region. The Executive Director is the chief executive for the Caribbean operating unit. S/he is a dynamic, high-level strategic thinker, a great spokesperson, an effective fundraiser, and a strong manager. S/he is accountable for producing measurable conservation results, developing staff, and nurturing organizational values. The Executive Director is very familiar with the Caribbean's natural systems, culture, society, and leaders, and is comfortable working with CEOs, partner organizations, heads of state, and other high ranking government officials. S/he will manage a professional, 50-person team including seven direct reports responsible for conservation, philanthropy, external affairs, operations, and marketing. The Executive Director is responsible for a significant portion of direct fundraising, raising program funds from public and private sources, and has experience working with a board of advisors.

Required: Undergraduate degree, 7+ years relevant  experience, strong leadership and management experience, in-depth understanding of the Caribbean context, superb communication and presentation skills, experience communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences including donors, board members, employees, outside partners,  experience in fundraising and budget management, a passion for the natural world, fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish (preferred).
Location: Miami, Florida or one of the major offices in the region

Please visit www.nature.org/careers<http://www.nature.org/careers> to view full job description and submit letter and resume by May 11th, 2014, for position # 42031.


Best,

Raimundo Espinoza
Puerto Rico Conservation Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy
Caribbean Program
Phone: 787-902-7760
Email: respinoza at tnc.org
Skype: raimundo.espinoza
nature.org