The Colorado Trail Foundation is hiring a full time Managing Director, as
posted on our website today. Prior to a national announcement tomorrow, the
Foundation would like your help in spreading the word. I have pasted the
announcement below and attached it as a Word document.
Please, all resumes will be accepted ONLY in electronic format (preferably
Word format) to [email protected]. Address all questions to the office
at the same address [email protected].
Thank you, Marian
Suzanne Reed and Marian Phillips
Volunteer Coordinators
The Colorado Trail Foundation
710 10th St., #210, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-384-3729
Fax: 303-384-3743
email: [email protected]
Website: www.coloradotrail.org
MANAGING DIRECTOR POSITION
The Colorado Trail Foundation (CTF) is hiring a full time Managing Director,
to begin September 2005. The CTF is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that
has conceived, constructed and maintained the scenic Colorado Trail from
Denver to Durango since 1974.
The CTF has an extremely active Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and
Volunteer Base. Our motto has been “The Colorado Trail Foundation: Where
volunteers make it happen.” The Foundation was formed and maintained on the
backs of our volunteers for the past 30 years.
The Managing Director is responsible for the overall administration and
management of the Colorado Trail Foundation, including service programs,
fundraising, public relations, and business operations. This is a full-time
position, hired by and directly accountable to the Board of Directors and
its Executive Committee.
Desired Qualifications:
· Significant experience in nonprofit and/or business management.
· A proven track record of success in fundraising development, including
individual donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and
event planning.
· Demonstrated success recruiting, directing and maintaining volunteers.
· Possess outstanding leadership skills, along with ability to develop
others in leadership roles.
· Ability to direct, supervise, and delegate the work of staff and
volunteers.
· Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to initiate, define,
and amend program policies, practices, and methods to better meet
organizational efficiency needs and goals.
· Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
· Passion for the outdoors.
· Believes in the vision of the CTF’s Board of Directors and Founders.
· Self motivated, able to handle and prioritize multiple project.
· Professional level knowledge of MS Office products and ability to learn
basic QuickBooks functions.
Primary Responsibilities:
· Execute and implement CTF Board policy. Work efficiently with the
President and Board of Directors.
· Lead and initiate fundraising activities. Expand membership base.
· Promote, oversee, supervise and retain volunteers for existing volunteer
positions. Identify, create and fill new volunteer opportunities.
· Represent the CTF in its relations with outside stakeholders such as the
Forest Service, Continental Divide Trail Alliance, Colorado Mountain Club,
etc.
· Coordinate CTF programs working effectively with other paid staff and
volunteers.
· Maintain and improve the ongoing office operations: Bookkeeping,
Communications, Inventories, Databases, Filing, and Product Sales.
· Generate and review financial budgets and performance. Assist Treasurer
in yearly audits and analysis.
· Oversee the physical facilities of the CTF including its office, cabin,
and other capital assets.
· Facilitate and attend Board of Directors (and Executive Committee)
meetings and retreats.
· Provide clear and timely reports to the BOD communicating status of
fundraising and volunteerism efforts.
Salary Range: $42,000-$54,000 including benefits.
Please electronically send a cover letter explaining your interest in the
position,
resume and three references to:
Email: [email protected]