Internships and Employment
Executive Director, Wicomico Environmental Trust
The Wicomico Environmental Trust (WET), a nonprofit organization committed to protecting the environment in Wicomico County and the Chesapeake Bay watershed, seeks a full-time Executive Director.
WET advocates for wise environmental stewardship by working with allied organizations, governmental agencies, and businesses to address issues of water and air pollution, appropriate land-use planning, and enactment and enforcement of legislation and regulations promoting protection and improvement of the environment in Wicomico County.
The Executive Director will manage the day-to-day operations of the organization; work closely with the board and volunteer committees; mobilize grassroots environmental action in the community; increase membership; raise funds through foundation grants, corporate underwriting, special events, major gifts, and other means; act as WET’s spokesperson; and develop a public advocacy program for the health and vitality of Wicomico County’s environment.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:
- Commitment to Wicomico County and to protecting and improving the environmental health of the Lower Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay watershed
- Working knowledge of environmental issues confronting the Chesapeake region
- High energy, motivation, enthusiasm, and ability to inspire and motivate other people
- Experience in managing public or nonprofit organizations
- Successful track record in foundation, corporate, and individual fundraising
- Experience serving on, developing, or staffing nonprofit boards
- Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate effectively with board members, volunteers, community groups, businesses, public officials, program partners, educators, local media, donors and potential donors, and a wide range of other audiences
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing
- Skill in building and maintaining constructive interpersonal and interorganizational relationships
- Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies and officials
- Expertise in computer technology, including hardware, software, information management, and use of social media
- Unimpeachable integrity
- Undergraduate degree required, masters preferred.
To Apply
Email cover letter, résumé, and a list of three to five references to Search Committee, c/o President Barry Johansson, barryjoh@comcast.net. Application deadline: September 10, 2010.
1000 Friends of Maryland Internships
1000 Friends accepts rolling applications for fall semester, spring semester, or summer internships. Interns will assist staff in their campaigns to preserve open space and promote stronger communities. On a day-to-day basis interns will track legislation, research and assist with reports, write letters to the editor, help organize events, and some office assistance as needed.
Undergraduate, law, and policy students are encouraged to apply. Internships are not paid but can be taken for credit.
For more information contact us at friends AT friendsofmd.org
