21 Thomson Avenue, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Glens Falls, NY 12801
The Feeder Canal Alliance is a 501c-3 non-profit based in Glens Falls, NY. Since 1987 the FCA has worked with state agencies and local municipalities to preserve, enhance and promote the Feeder Canal & Towpath Trail - an amazing 4 season recreational treasure and historic site, serving 100,000+ residents, visitors & tourists each year.
Our stewardship and advocacy work includes critical trail and canal maintenance and improvements along the 9-mile trail and 7-mile canal, with state and local municipalities. The FCA also hosts valuable educational programming and special community events for students and diverse audiences at the historic Howard Raymond Field School at the Coal Silos and Murray Park in Hudson Falls.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled part-time Executive Director (25-30 hours per week) to coordinate and lead a number of initiatives, raise funds, manage event and program logistics and continue our stewardship and collaborative advocacy outreach with multiple local, community and state leaders.
Reporting to our Executive Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees strategic activities and programs, operational tasks and projects, which includes occasional after-hours networking and representation at special events.
Fundraising, event planning and marketing and educational expertise is essential. Established relationships with local community groups, county leaders, state representatives are a plus.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· 5+ years’ experience in senior management or leadership roles, with non-profit work experience
· Strong public relations, marketing, fundraising, grant writing and donor cultivation and relations expertise
· Proven success working with a board of directors and community leaders
· Excellent public speaker with workshop or educational program experience (delivering talks to varied age groups and
interests)
· Collaborative, enthusiastic team player with a record of successfully being the public face of an organization
· Event planning and execution expertise
· Availability for occasional evening and weekend work
SKILLS
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
· Experience in organizational planning, managing budgets, and special event logistics
· Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills via Canva or Adobe
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) + WordPress, MailChimp, Social media expertise
Job / Transportation Requirements:
- Must have own transportation and be able to travel to local events
- Able to lift 20-35 pounds
- Able to set up event materials
- Work at FCA office weekly
- Other duties as required
Employment Incentives
* Flexible work schedule, with partially remote hours
* 2 weeks Paid Vacation
* Bonus Opportunities
Starting Compensation: $25- $30 per hour paid on a W-2, depending on required skills and experience.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume no later than 10/25/24 to: Info@FeederCanal.org