Deputy Director of Operations and Resource Development

The Georgia Chapter’s Deputy Director of Operations and Resource Development directs and manages the Chapter’s business support functions to assure its capacity strategically and effectively accomplishes its working objectives to best enable and advance conservation strategies. They may focus work in one or more areas of the program, such as Human Resources, Finance, and Development but has responsibility beyond that for coordinated program alignment, management and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This person­­ will work closely with the Deputy Director of Conservation & Land Protection, the GR Director, and the State Director (collectively, the Executive Leadership Team) to manage chapter affairs, respond to opportunities and challenges, and serve as a proxy in professional settings where designated by the State Director. They will work with the State Director and the Executive Leadership Team to manage chapter staff across multiple functions and around the state. Will directly supervise staff associated with Finance, Human Resources, and Development. Provide strategic leadership to staff in these functions and assists them with efforts to ensure the accomplishment of targeted annual and multi-year results related to the business functions of the Georgia Chapter, while creating a positive, collaborative, and results-driven culture. May supervise and work with multiple staff to maximize efficiency and coordination among multiple departments or operating units. They will develop and utilize a strong team orientation among the operational, finance, and human resources support functions and utilize a clear understanding of how they work together with conservation strategies and philanthropy to best achieve chapter goals. Works closely with the State Director to manage and oversee the execution of various special projects and initiatives and the implementation of decisions made by the Director and others, identifying and escalating issues to the State Director that may require attention. 

Duties include the following: 

• Works closely with the Deputy Director of Conservation and Land Protection and the Government Relations Director to ensure integrated, strategic chapter operations. 
• Develop and implement systems and processes to ensure high performance and alignment across chapter functions. 
• Develop and support a comprehensive and consistent approach to staff talent acquisition and management.
• Responsible for setting and meeting programmatic and chapter-level strategic goals and objectives.
• Provides strategic leadership and management to staff to accomplish chapter objectives.
• Proposes and implements procedures to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.
• Negotiates complex high profile or sensitive agreements. 
• Respond to time-sensitive matters as well as manage complex, longer-term initiatives.
• Highly diversified work involves participation in the formulation and evaluation of broad policies and/or long-term programs, or making decisions, which may have broad organizational impact.
• Directs major programs of strategic importance to the Conservancy through management of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Practices analytical, strategic and systematic thinking.
• Supervises administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.

We’re Looking for You:

If you’re looking for a career that offers meaning and purpose, come join our Georgia chapter as Deputy Director of Operations and Resource Development.  Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Georgia, but you’ll also contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead our chapter and work within our southern division. Systems Leadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join the Georgia chapter and apply today!

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, including working at a senior level.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and senior-level staff.
• Experience negotiating complex, high-profile, or sensitive agreements. 
• Extensive management experience, including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage the performance of a large multi-disciplinary team. Keeps staff informed and expresses appreciation. 
• Experience in budgeting, staffing, and performance management, with the ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff and clearly define expectations.
• Experience in developing program-wide strategies and policies.
• Experience working with diverse groups of staff and partners.
• Written and verbal fluency in English and fluency in the predominant language of the operating unit if other than English (if required).
• Experience in delivering complex communications and presenting in front of large audiences. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring the chapter values diversity, equity, and inclusion and actively advocates for and incorporates this value into programs, projects, and teams. 
• Ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth.
• Proven commitment to and enjoyment of people and teamwork.
• Proven commitment to the success and advancement of others.
• Well organized and self-directed. 
• Proven technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus.  Demonstrated operational, implementation and detail-oriented perspective.
• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in conservation, fundraising and non-profit management.