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Position Announcement
Executive Director: Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.
Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development Council (Council) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists local governments and communities in Southeastern NC.
The key role of the organization is to promote and undertake projects that: (1) protect
soil, water, forest, and agricultural resources and (2) improve the quality of life and social
conditions in the region. Projects completed by Council benefit the region by protecting
natural and human resources while promoting economic development. The Council
works with corporations, private entities, local governments, and community-interest
groups in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender Counties. The
Council’s objective is to identify and secure grants and private funding to initiate and
complete projects that enhance the quality of life in the region.
The Executive Director (ED) will act as the main spokesperson and representative of the
organization and will be responsible for general oversight activities including
administrative maintenance, record keeping, budget management, grant writing, and
fundraising. The ED will report directly to the Council Board. A detailed list of job
responsibilities may be found on the organization’s web page at: www.capefearrcd.org
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s Degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university in
Physical Science, Earth Science, Economic/Finance, Governmental Studies,
Public Administration/Policy, Urban/Regional Planning, Ag-Engineering, Rural
Studies, any Natural Resources field, or other related fields of study.
 Three years experience in a supervisory, management, or key capacity role.
 Two years of successful fundraising for non-profits or other.
 Two years of successful grant writing experience.
 Excellent written, oral communication skills and public speaking skills.
 Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
 Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
 Proficient in office computer skills and office software including Microsoft
Office, QuickBooks, Excel, and Power Point.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered by the
Cape Fear RC&D Board
Background in resource conservation and experience in identifying and alleviating
problems related to economic development, the natural environmental or rural
development; marketing of new concepts and recruiting others to assist with planning,
financial, and implementation of these projects; and developing local leadership to
successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously is strongly desired. A valid
North Carolina Driver License is required.
Duties include:
 Develop/implement short-term and long-term fundraising strategies and programs
to support the organization’s annual fiscal requirements. Plan and initiate
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fundraising events, donorship programs, sponsorships, public and private funding
sources to meet RC&D’s annual budget, program, and fiscal financial demands.
Lead the organization team (including staff and interns) to accomplish the longterm and day-to-day mission of Cape Fear RC&D. Initiate and complete
assignments, plans, and policy development authorized by the RC&D Board.
Provide leadership in developing programs, organizational, and financial plans
with the Board of Directors and staff. Develop strategic plans, annual work plans,
annual budgets, and annual fundraising plans that reflect an overall goal of
programmatic sustainability.
Manage and administer Cooperative Agreements, grant awards and projects to
meet deliverables and reporting requirements in a timely and accurate fashion.
Manage an annual budget and ensure that the organization operates in a fiscally
sound manner within the budget confines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and cooperative
arrangements with donors, community groups, partners and organizations as well
as city, county, state and federal agencies.
Build and foster political and governmental relationships at the local, State, and
Federal levels.
Perform local and regional travel as needed (periodic overnight travel required).
Other routine assigned duties determined necessary by the Board of Directors
such as conducting monthly Board and Committee meetings.
Compensation:
The position is currently budgeted for 24 hours per week and is supported by the
successful fundraising efforts of the Council Board and staff. Salary is commensurate
with experience. Opportunity for growth based on satisfactory completion of the job
requirements and upon the availability of funds.
How to Apply:
Send cover letter, current resume and three references in confidence to: Greg Elkins,
[email protected] or mail to P.O. Box 2336 Elizabethtown, NC 28337. The initial
application deadline is December 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM. In the event that the Selection
Committee determines a qualified candidate has not been identified, the application
process will be extended.
Cape Fear RC&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire and provide
opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status or disability.