Executive Director

About Maui Nui Marine Resource Council
Maui Nui Marine Resource Council is a respected, 10-year old community organization recognized for our ability to bring diverse groups together on collaborative solutions for our nearshore waters.
Our vision
Clean ocean water, healthy coral reefs and abundant native fish
Our mission
To bring human actions into balance with ecological principles so that the health and abundance of Maui’s nearshore waters can be restored and sustained for future generations.
For more information, see http://www.mauireefs.org

Position Summary
The Executive Director (ED) will combine a passion for our vision with the willingness to do what is necessary to complete everyday activities. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will have overall strategic and operational responsibility. The ED will develop and maintain successful programs, operations, marketing, community education/outreach and staffing and will develop business and fundraising plans for this growing organization.
 

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Board Governance: Work with board in order to fulfill the organization mission.

•  Responsible for leading in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to make informed decisions.

Financial Performance: Develop resources sufficient to ensure the organization‘s financial health.

• Responsible for fiscal management within the Board-approved budget and maintenance of the organization’s positive financial position.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support MNMRC’s mission.

Mission and Strategy: Work with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

• Responsible for implementing MNMRC’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that MNMRC can successfully fulfill its Mission.
• Responsible for protecting MNMRC’s image/brand by staying active and visible in the community and by working closely with other organizations.

Operations: Ensure that the organization functions effectively.

• Responsible for administering MNMRC operations.
• Responsible for hiring and retaining competent, qualified staff.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Two or more years nonprofit management experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Ability to convey a vision of MNMRC’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector
• Collaboration and motivation skills re staff, Board, partners and volunteers
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
• Strong public speaking ability

Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position that includes benefits and requires occasional regional and national travel as well as occasional evenings and/or weekends. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

MNMRC is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to employment@mauireefs.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. No letters or phone calls please.