The South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts is looking for an executive director. Read the details here.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
Candidates should email an application to include a Cover Letter and a Resume to
3scacd@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is hired for the position.
Duties
Potential employee shall perform all duties of the Executive Director (ED) and such other duties
as may be assigned from time to time by Executive Committee of Association.
The Executive Director of the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districs (SCACD)
shall serve as the chief administrative officer of the State Association, oversee day-to-day
operations of the organization, and shall serve as liaison between the Executive Committee,
conservation partners, and the membership of the State Association in accordance with the
Bylaws.
Responsibilities of the ED shall include, but are not limited to, the management of the day-to-day
operations of the office of the SCACD; financial management of the SCACD under the direction
and authority given by the Executive Committee; assisting with development of and
conformance to the operational budget; communications with the SCACD membership, public
relations, collaboration with conservation agencies, elected officials and other organizations of
Local, State, and Federal Governments as needed. The ED shall be employed solely by the
Executive Committee of Association, which shall have the sole authority over the Executive
Director. The ED shall carry out policies of SCACD as set forth by the Executive Committee and
shall work closely with all committees of SCACD in coordinating and executing such matters as
is determined.
Potential employee is expected to work an average of thirty-two (32) hours per week when
averaged over one (1) month.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Microsoft Office and other online platforms
ACH Banking and Direct Deposit Forms
Basic Payroll Tax Forms
Knowledge of QuickBooks
Ability to speak in public settings
Competent verbal and written communication
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, there is a potential for
commission-based payment in addition to the base salary of up to 10% for each qualifying
event.* Each qualifying event and the compensation accompanying the same is subject to the
approval of the SCACD Executive Committee.
Location
A formal office for potential employee is located at the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources Conservation District Section Headquarters located at 5 Geology Rd., Columbia, SC
- Following a ninety (90) day probationary period wherein potential employee must work
all thirty-two (32) hours at the formal office, potential employee shall work twenty-four (24)
hours per week at the formal office. The remaining eight (8) hours required of Employee may be
spent working offsite.
*Subject to the restrictions detailed in the Employment Agreement to be signed by potential employee