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Norcross Wildlife Foundation. |
| Categories: | Executive/Management |
| Travel Required: | 5-15% |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Experience Required: | 10+ years |
| State/Province: | MA - Massachusetts |
| City: | Wales |
| Zipcode / Postal Code: | 01081 |
| Salary: | Not disclosed |
| Job Description: |
Primarily located in Wales and Monson, MA, the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary was created in 1939 by Arthur D. Norcross. Mr. Norcross, a native of Monson, was an active sportsman and participating sponsor of several Arctic expeditions. He had a lifelong interest in wildlife and the outdoors. Using as the core of the sanctuary, is the 100-acre family woodlot/pasture-inherited from his father in 1916. The land - the wooded hills surrounding Monson and nearby Wales - was his childhood "stomping grounds". By 1930, Mr. Norcross began to gather nearby wooded acres, farmland, wetlands and other parcels with the purpose being to establish the Sanctuary, known locally as Tupper Hill. At his death in 1969, the Sanctuary had grown to over 2,000 acres. Additional acquisitions over the years have resulted in protected wild lands totaling over 8,000 acres in the Massachusetts towns of Monson, Wales, Brimfield and Holland and the neighboring Connecticut towns of Stafford and Union. The Sanctuary Director reports to the Executive Director of the Norcross Wildlife Foundation located in New York and is responsible for the oversight and management of the lands under management. Working closely with a staff that includes naturalists, horticulturalists, foresters, land stewards and teachers, the full time position of Sanctuary Director is responsible for the day to day operations at the sanctuary. The duties include safeguarding the lands from trespassers, habitat management, road, trail and dam maintenance, building, vehicle and equipment maintenance and upgrades and restoration of the properties under management as well as scheduling of work, oversight of personnel and acting as primary contact with local residents, law enforcement and tenants living in properties owned by the Foundation. The Sanctuary Director also works collaboratively to establish and oversee Sanctuary payroll and budgets, educational program content and brochures and department reports before distribution. Qualifications must include a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental education, wildlife management and regional wildlife and their habitat, knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision, skill in analyzing facts, exercising sound judgment and directing, supervising and counseling employees, skill in working collectively with specialists to protect, create and enhance the habitat under management and working collaboratively with education and naturalist staff on program topics and museum displays. The Director shall also have the ability to utilize a computer and the required software (MS Office), be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, and the public. The Sanctuary Director should have at least ten years experience working in a management or supervisory capacity; five to ten years experience working in environmental science, environmental education, conservation administration or a closely related field; a valid driver's license and good driving record; ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds, stand, walk and sit for prolonged periods of time, and work outdoors in varied environmental conditions. Experience and ability in using a snow plow, a chainsaw or other field equipment are a plus. Able to work on Saturday. Successfully complete a CORI/SORI check.
Benefits: Full and competitive benefits package is available.
To inquire about this position please send cover letter and resume to: Karen Outlaw Executive Director Norcross Wildlife Foundation Caller Box 611 New York, NY 10024
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| Contact Phone: | 2123624831 |
| Fax: | 2123624783 |
| Post Date: | 05/11/2011 |
