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SCB Seeks Executive Director

Position Objectives. Organize and coordinate the operations of SCB, an international organization of 5200 professionals dedicated to science in the service of conservation.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Organize, coordinate, and provide leadership in SCB operations.
2. Work with SCB's elected Board of Governors to provide strategic direction to SCB and implement board directives.
3. Develop a detailed business plan (a draft has been written).
4. Raise funds for SCB.
5. Provide budget tracking and oversight.
6. Supervise executive office employees.
7. Serve as the primary point of contact and support for local chapters and sections, as well as for outside organizations.
8. Spearhead work in the policy arena.
9. Market SCB publications and other products.
10. Formally represent SCB at meetings with other scientific organizations, conservation groups, and other bodies.

Qualifications. The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated leadership abilities, and superior management and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be a professional in the biological or environmental sciences (Ph.D. preferred) with expertise in environmental policy or administration and a proven aptitude for fund-raising desirable.

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, names of at least three references, and a cover letter by 15 June 2001 to Dr. Reed Noss, President, SCB, 7310 NW Acorn Ridge, Corvallis, OR 97330. The position will likely be located in Washington, D.C. and begins as soon as feasible after 1 August 2001.

More information on SCB can be obtained from our web site: http://www.conservationbiology.org

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