The Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) is now accepting resumes for the position of Executive Director.
The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping others discover the beauty of California native plants. Its nursery, educational center and art gallery are located north of Los Angeles in Sun Valley, CA.
Here is a brief job description from the Theodore Payne website:
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Executive Director – Theodore Payne Foundation
Job Summary/Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors and managing a current staff of 17 and overseeing management of a volunteer program consisting of over 250, the Theodore Payne Foundation Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of TPF. The Executive Director’s primary responsibilities are to provide visionary leadership for TPF, manage strategic planning, fundraising and outreach efforts, and supervise operations and programs, including budgeting and finance, program development, staff supervision, and resource development.
TPF seeks an Executive Director who effectively engages the Board, staff, donors, members, and other stakeholders to build relationships that advance TPF’s long-term growth and sustainability. While remaining true to the Foundation’s mission and vision, the Executive Director works to increase TPF’s visibility and presence in the greater Los Angeles area, and builds strategic alliances within the native plant community and with other relevant public and private organizations. The Executive Director plays a key role in working with the Board to chart the direction of the Foundation and ensure its accountability to all constituencies.
View detailed job description at http://www.theodorepayne.org/jobs.html.