Partnership for the National Trails System <\/b>
\n<\/b>Executive Director <\/b>Position Description<\/b><\/p>\n
The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS or The Partnership), the only nationwide, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the extraordinary value of America\u2019s National Scenic and Historic Trails, seeks our next Executive Director.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Partnership seeks a dynamic leader who can oversee and participate in all aspects of the organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong administration and operational skills, coupled with a readiness for learning and relationship building; gaining an understanding of the Partnership\u2019s history and current position; and developing a rapport with the staff, board, members, and strategic partners. They will demonstrate leadership, vision and an entrepreneurial spirit, building on the organization\u2019s current strengths and advancing our work to the next level.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW<\/b><\/p>\n The Partnership envisions a world-class system of National Scenic and Historic Trails that preserves natural and cultural values and provides recreational benefits for all. To realize that vision, our mission is to empower, inspire, and strengthen public and private partners to develop, preserve, promote, and sustain the congressionally-designated National Scenic and Historic Trails.<\/span><\/p>\n Since 1997, PNTS has embodied the collaborative spirit of the National Trails System Act as an advocate for the trails. Today, we connect 34 member trail organizations, eight affiliates, and five federal agency partners to serve as a collective voice for the over 55,000 miles of trails within the National Trails System.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Partnership has an annual budget of $450,000. The organization is currently led by a part-time interim Executive Director, comprised of a virtual staffing structure, consisting of one part-time employee and six part-time contractors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is governed by a 15-member Board, with guidance from a Trail Leaders Council that includes representation of all 34 PNTS member organizations. The Partnership\u2019s major activities, collaborations, and signature programs include:<\/span><\/p>\n In February 2020, the Partnership Board of Directors and Trail Leaders Council approved a <\/span>Statement of Inclusion<\/span><\/a>. Elements of the statement include:<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about the Partnership\u2019s current work, visit <\/span>www.pnts.org<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n POSITION DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/p>\n Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides overall leadership for the Partnership. Working with the Board to establish organizational strategy and priorities, the Executive Director:<\/span><\/p>\n The Partnership\u2019s next leader must hold a dual focus, as they will be responsible for advancing the organization\u2019s strategic goals, and for ensuring and personally having a hand in the day-to-day operations to support that work effectively and efficiently. They will play a critical lead role in achieving our organizational priorities, which include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n They must be entrepreneurial, a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator and teambuilder. They will be the primary spokesperson for the Partnership in a wide range of situations in which they will be expected to provide trust-inspiring leadership, attract funding, mobilize broad-based support, and act with confidence, knowledge, and wisdom on behalf of the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY<\/b><\/p>\n COMPETENCIES\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE<\/b><\/p>\n QUALIFICATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n REQUIREMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n The anticipated start date for the position is Fall 2020. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are a skilled leader and manager, thrive on collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and are passionate about the nation\u2019s history, culture, and landscapes, we hope you will consider applying.<\/span><\/p>\n Partnership for the National Trails System is an equal opportunity employer and invites individuals who bring a diversity of culture, experience, and ideas to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n Salary range: $60,000-$75,000 plus healthcare benefits allowance.<\/span><\/p>\n How to Apply<\/b><\/p>\n To inquire about this opportunity, please contact Mary Stelletello, Principal, Vista Global Coaching & Consulting at <\/span>mary@vistaglobalcc.com<\/span><\/a>. To apply or nominate an individual, please send a cover letter and resume by email only to <\/span>EDSearch@pnts.org<\/span><\/a>. All correspondence will be held in the strictest confidence. No phone inquiries, please.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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