Teton Science Schools: Executive Director
Teton Science Schools (“TSS”) is seeking a dynamic, energetic leader to be its new Executive Director (“ED”). TSS encompasses seven strong program areas each with a proven approach to achieving the TSS mission of connecting people, nature and place through education, science and stewardship. TSS strives for excellence by focusing on pedagogical innovation in education while maintaining an entrepreneurial culture in a tightly knit community.
Please see Attachment for details on TSS mission, organization, and scope.
Key Executive Director Responsibilities:
The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing strategic development and execution as well as the overall management and success of program areas. We expect the new ED to build upon our strong reputation as a leading place-based educational institution, developing a world-class organization with broad national and international reach. The ED’s key responsibilities will be:
- Strategy Development and Execution
- Strategic Program Management and TSS Policies Oversight
- Leadership Team Development and Management
- Development, Fundraising and Marketing
- Financial and Risk Management
- Fostering an Innovative Culture and Organization
- Board of Directors Support.
Please see Attachment for details on TSS mission, organization, and scope.
Key Executive Director Responsibilities:
The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing strategic development and execution as well as the overall management and success of program areas. We expect the new ED to build upon our strong reputation as a leading place-based educational institution, developing a world-class organization with broad national and international reach. The ED’s key responsibilities will be:
- Strategy Development and Execution
- Strategic Program Management and TSS Policies Oversight
- Leadership Team Development and Management
- Development, Fundraising and Marketing
- Financial and Risk Management
- Fostering an Innovative Culture and Organization
- Board of Directors Support.
Please see Attachment for further details.
Ideal Candidate Capabilities:
Successful candidates will have the following strengths and experiences:
- Entrepreneurial leadership of a complex, multi-faceted organization
- Disciplined financial and risk management orientation
- Broad experience in non-profit management, ideally in place-based education
- Passion for promoting educational and organizational innovation
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with varied constituents (e.g., staff, donors, public officials, Board members)
- Proven track record of successful annual and capital campaigns
- Direct experience working with non-profit Board of Directors.
Successful candidates will have the following strengths and experiences:
- Entrepreneurial leadership of a complex, multi-faceted organization
- Disciplined financial and risk management orientation
- Broad experience in non-profit management, ideally in place-based education
- Passion for promoting educational and organizational innovation
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with varied constituents (e.g., staff, donors, public officials, Board members)
- Proven track record of successful annual and capital campaigns
- Direct experience working with non-profit Board of Directors.
About Jackson Hole:
Jackson Hole maintains a rustic, western character while providing world class modern amenities and activities to residents and visitors. Bordering Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, the town of Jackson provides year-round cultural and outdoor opportunities. For an in-depth profile of Jackson Hole’s community, economy, and opportunities, visit Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Hole News and Guide
Jackson Hole maintains a rustic, western character while providing world class modern amenities and activities to residents and visitors. Bordering Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, the town of Jackson provides year-round cultural and outdoor opportunities. For an in-depth profile of Jackson Hole’s community, economy, and opportunities, visit Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Hole News and Guide
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Interested candidates should submit a resume and statement of qualifications to Peter Stalker, TSS Board Chair, atpeter.stalker@tetonscience.org by no later than February 15, 2013.
Employer Summary:
Teton Science Schools is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check, driving check and drug screening.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and statement of qualifications to Peter Stalker, TSS Board Chair, atpeter.stalker@tetonscience.org by no later than February 15, 2013.
Employer Summary:
Teton Science Schools is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check, driving check and drug screening.
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