EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Executive Director

Valley Land Fund, McAllen, Texas

The Valley Land Fund is a 501(c) (3) non-profit land trust based in McAllen, Texas, and is looking for an Executive Director to manage the organization’s day-to-day operations and land protection program.

The Valley Land Fund is a 24-year old organization that works to preserve, enhance and expand the native wildlife habitat of the Rio Grande Valley through education, landownership and the creation of economic incentives for preservation.  Owns or oversees 10,000 acres of private wildlife habitat.

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Experienced leader with proven management, fundraising, marketing and complex transactional skills.  Works w/ Board of Directors to develop and maintain comprehensive operation and land conservation program in South Texas. 

• Manage staff, contractors and volunteers
• Negotiate and manage land conservation transactions: conservation easements, acquisitions, other complex conservation strategies
• Develop and implement stewardship programs
• Track/analyze conservation project areas
• Coordinate regular communications with Board Members, preserve owners, members, public
• Identify/prioritize program opportunities
• Oversee fund raising, grant writing, planning efforts

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in natural or political science, environmental policy, business management, agriculture, range management, ranch management or relevant
• Minimum three years applicable experience w/min. 2 years fundraising experience
• Knowledge of land conservation methods; experience with government agencies
• Excellent interpersonal communication and persuasive writing skills
• Strong analytical, computer and marketing skills

Competitive salary and benefits negotiable.  Send typed cover letter, current resume, and three references:   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to:  Valley Land Fund, 2400 N. 10th St., Suite A, McAllen, TX 78501