The Executive Director position includes the following responsibilities:

• Attends Council meetings and serves as Council staff
• Manages the overall effectiveness and quality of the organization's operations
• Plans, directs, and coordinates Council activities to ensure organizational goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters
• Serves as the link between Council members and staff
• Ensures execution of Council policies and procedures
• Manages Council staff and contractors in compliance with organizational personnel policies
• Prepares and oversees the Council's annual budget by working with the Finance Committee to ensure financial accountability.
• Coordinates and executes fundraising activities. When appropriate, engages Council members in fundraising efforts
• Keeps the Council informed of ongoing budgetary allocations, including any needed adjustments
• Leads strategic planning efforts
• Develops and implements the annual operating plan within the context of the Council's Strategic Plan
• Serves as a joint spokesperson with the Council Chair
• Manages the development of public relations and the public image of the Council
• Informs the Council of the progress and status of activities by issuing regular reports on essential projects and internal matters
• Identifies and recruits organization supporters, donors, and collaborators
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with program partners and the public
• Prepares, schedules, and facilitates Council meetings in collaboration with the Council Chair
• Serve as a liaison to all constituents, including Sandfire, communicating in a transparent fashion

The Council is looking for applicants that bring the following qualifications:

• Lives in Meagher County or will relocate to the county within a reasonable time frame of acceptance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or an equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience.
• Strong collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of state economic trends and impacts on rural communities
• Fundraising experience and track record
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and within budget
• Effective and professional staff-management skills
• In-depth knowledge of the issues pertaining to the mission of the organization
• Proven experience as a catalyst and strategist with a futures-oriented vision.
• Basic knowledge of hard rock mining from a community standpoint
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with the Council members, the mine's local leadership, and community leaders.
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Experience and skill required to effectively drive multiple initiatives as an individual contributor, collaborator, and employee of a volunteer group
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Willingness to travel to perform specific duties