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KRLT Executive Director Position

The Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit land conservation organization seeking an Executive Director to advance its mission to conserve the beauty and health of the Kinnickinnic River and its watershed. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references to careers@kinniriver.org

Job Description

The Executive Director of the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (KRLT) reports to and is supervised by the KRLT Board of Directors. The Executive Director leads and directs all land trust programs and operations, supervises staff, and serves as liaison between the Board of Directors and staff. This specifically includes leading and facilitating fund development, implementing KRLT’s strategic plan, and prioritizing program activities to ensure that the KRLT functions within its capacity and within planning direction provided by the Board of Directors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. PLANNING, LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION

  1. Periodically reviews and updates KRLT’s strategic plan, programmatic direction, and specific conservation activities. Works with staff and board members to develop, implement and evaluate annual work plans implementing the KRLT strategic plan.

  2. Establishes clear patterns of authority, responsibility, supervision, and communication with KRLT staff though team meetings and individual supervision.

  3. Annually reviews personnel policies and procedures that are consistent with the Land Trust Alliance (LTA), nonprofit best practices, and regulatory guidelines.

  4. Models behavior and attitudes that promote individual responsibility, a team attitude, and provides coaching that leads to a cohesive work environment.

  5. Ensures that KRLT staff have sufficient facility space, tools, equipment, and materials needed to do their work and that they maintain these in good repair.

  6. Ensures that KRLT, its staff, and its programs operate in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations and with all LTA accreditation standards.

  7. Effectively uses outside expert consults and contractors as necessary to carry out and ensure the highest quality of KRLT’s programs and practices.

B. EXTERNAL RELATIONS

  1. Participates in community, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborations that enhance and advance the work of KRLT.

  2. Implements outreach to ensure positive media relations, regular communications with the general public and KRLT members/donors.

  3. Engage members and donors through outreach programs, including meetings, special events, and tours.

  4. Maintains affiliation with region-wide professional associations relevant and beneficial to the KRLT’s successful operation.

C. FUNDRAISING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  1. Oversees the administration of KRLT’s finances, investments, and related operational systems, including development and implementation of annual organizational budgets.
  2. Work with the staff and board members in the development of a fundraising strategy and tracking financial accomplishments to assure that large donor gifts, grant writing, membership, state and federal funding, and special project campaigns cumulatively meet or exceed budgeted funding and goals.

  3. Arranges for an annual external audit and takes actions to improve the land trust’s business practices based on annual recommendations from the auditor.

D.  CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

  1. Works with KRLT Board of Directors, Conservation Committee Chair, staff, and others to maintain and pursue conservation and stewardship priorities in line with KRLT’s mission, strategic plan, and annual plans.

  2. Oversees the KRLT land protection program, including oversight of new and existing conservation easements and management of KRLT-owned preserves.

  3. Ensures that KRLT operates within the requirements of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and LTA.

E.  RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  1. Provides support for the board at meetings by coordinating meeting times and informing agendas, providing the board with needed information including appropriate operational, financial and program reports, and participating in board meetings as requested. Provides similar support for any committees of the board.

  2. Communicates necessary information in a timely and organized fashion to the Board President through regular meetings and communication outside of structured board meetings.                                                                         
  3. In coordination with the Board President, ensure that each board member is provided with necessary information, including an updated board manual, and access to training and mentoring as needed to serve effectively.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in public policy, natural resources, environmental science, non-profit management, agriculture, planning or other relevant fields.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and/or facilitating capital campaigns and/or substantial fundraising initiatives.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a leadership position in a nonprofit or environmental setting preferred.
  • Experience working with government agencies.
  • Ability to build effective partnerships, facilitate meetings, and negotiate consensus on complex or sensitive issues.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills for one-on-one meetings and public speaking.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to establish rapport and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and professions.
  • Dynamic leadership style, results-oriented, highly motivated with the ability to motivate others, creative and a self-starter.
  • Willingness to work weekends or evenings.
  • Demonstrated commitment to land conservation and knowledge of private land conservation techniques. Knowledge of Wisconsin conservation issues preferred.

This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 based on experience. Benefits included are PTO/STO, 10 paid holidays, and paid individual premium health insurance. The position is primarily office based with some opportunity to work from home.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references to careers@kinniriver.org

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It's a beautiful evening for poetry and music in G It's a beautiful evening for poetry and music in Glen Park! Join us near the volleyball courts for a night filled with creativity to support conservation in the Kinnickinnic River Watershed!
We are looking forward to The Kinnickinnic Poetry We are looking forward to The Kinnickinnic Poetry Fundraiser tomorrow in Glen Park starting at 6:00 p.m.! 

It is going to be a wonderful evening filled with creativity and celebrating the Kinni. The weather looks like it will be on the cooler side, so plan to dress warm. Don't forget to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. The event will be held on the east side of Glen Park near the volleyball court. There is plenty of parking around the park. See you there!

The Kinnickinnic Poetry Fundraiser is part of weekend events organized by
Poet of Place, River Maria Urke.

The evening will include poetry readings by Poets of Place Heidi Barr, Michael Forecki, and River Urke. With special guest Thomas R. Smith.

There will also be live music by Thea Ennen and Dave JaVoe.

Open mic for musicians and poets from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This is a free event and is open to all ages. At the event please consider making a charitable donation towards the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust to support the work of conservation on the Kinni River and its watershed.
Looking for something fun to do on Sunday, May 22n Looking for something fun to do on Sunday, May 22nd!? Join us at Glen Park from 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. for an evening of poetry and music!

The Kinnickinnic Poetry Fundraiser is part of weekend events organized by 2022 Poet of Place, River Maria Urke. The Poets of Place are advocates and ambassadors of poetry and creativity in the lower St. Croix Valley and are meant to represent the rich and diverse cultures of poetry in the St. Croix River Valley. 

The evening will include poetry readings by Poets of Place Heidi Barr, Michael Forecki, and River Urke. With special guest Thomas R. Smith.

There will also be live music by Thea Ennen and Dave JaVoe.

This is a free event and is open to all ages. At the event please consider making a charitable donation towards the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust to support the work of conservation on the Kinni River and its watershed.
The signs of spring!! The migratory birds are back The signs of spring!! The migratory birds are back in town.🐦 

Thanks to your support these and other migratory species have a home to come back to. ♥️🌿

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A huge thank you to the volunteers that helped rem A huge thank you to the volunteers that helped remove large trash items from The Community Forest this past Saturday!! Gromit the pup wanted to get in on the Earth Day fun as well! 

Join our email list to stay up to date on current volunteer opportunities! www.kinniriver.org
The School District of River Falls is looking for The School District of River Falls is looking for volunteers for their first trail development work day at The School Forest!! 

The work day is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 14th! 
Click on the link in our bio to sign-up for the trail work day!
We are excited to introduce our new Executive Dire We are excited to introduce our new Executive Director, Julie Smith, who joins KRLT with more than 25 years of nonprofit sector experience in education, fund development, and marketing. Her natural resources and conservation background includes a bachelor of science degree in natural resources and environmental studies as well as a previous executive director position for a regional resource conservation and development organization in northern Minnesota. We look forward to the impact she will make in the watershed!
Stop by the KRLT booth to say hi to the new Execut Stop by the KRLT booth to say hi to the new Executive Director, Julie and other members of the KRLT team at this year's River Falls Fly Fishing Festival!!!

This year's event supports KiapTUWish Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Rhino's!! So happy to sponsor such a fantastic event!
Have a passion for the Kinni? Help us protect and Have a passion for the Kinni? Help us protect and conserve this wonderful river by joining our Board of Directors. We seek additional members who represent diverse interests, ages, and cultures including those with experience in land sales, land management, conservation, agriculture, recreation enthusiasts, educators, mental health professionals, and/or property owners with a conservation easement on their land. Contact us at info@kinniriver.org with questions or if interested!
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