Assistant Director of Conservancy

PALMETTO BLUFF INVESTMENTS LLCBluffton, SC, US

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Job Description

Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. As an award winning 20,000-acre development, the development encompasses a private member’s only club which includes a marina, restaurants, an equestrian center, a shooting club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and King-Collins 9 Hole Course, a lawn and racquet club, and more. In addition, Palmetto Bluff has an extensive nature preserve, walking trails, retail shopping, and a vibrant village, all of which pay homage to the region’s rich heritage.

Job Summary :

The Assistant Director is a critical leadership role, directly supporting the Executive Director in all aspects of the Conservancy’s operations, with a primary focus on fundraising, development, and nonprofit administration. This role reports directly to the Executive Director, and if necessary, the Board of Director and is responsible for driving key fundraising initiatives, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring the effective administration of the organization. The Assistant Director will also represent the Conservancy in the Executive Director’s absence.

Benefits :

We offer excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire! Other benefits include a 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution, paid life & disability coverage, and more.

Essential J ob Functions :

Communications, including :

Oversight and coordination of communications with members / donors, particularly in the context of PBC branding and engagement

Assistance with printing of Conservancy materials (interfacing with Department Managers and marketing / graphic designers) for example on the Annual Report, Conservancy Collateral Pieces, Merchandise, etc.

Correspondence with Board of Directors

Fundraising and Events assistance

Develop and implement fundraising campaigns and events that align with the Conservancy’s mission and long-term goals including the greenprint / historic preservation campaigns

Build and maintain relationships with donors, members, and community partners to increase philanthropic support.

Collaborate with the Executive Director to set and achieve annual fundraising targets and growth objectives.

Interface with PBC Team, Marketing or Event Planners to create and implement unique offerings

Developer / POA / Partner Liaison

Assist the Executive Director with interfacing with developer / POA or other partners to advise on natural resource issues, programmatic opportunities, other.

assist with creation of the Conservancy Campus

Programmatic assistance

Support the implementation of programs in environmental planning, land and wildlife management, education, and historical preservation.

Lead community outreach efforts to engage residents, members, and stakeholders in the Conservancy’s mission and initiatives.

Governance / Board of Director Assistance

Assist with strategic planning, budget development, and overall financial oversight.

Prepare materials for Board of Directors meetings, including financial reports and governance documents.

Manage Board communications and scheduling, ensuring the effective operation of board activities.

Assistance scheduling staff evaluations

Interface with Executive Director, Developer and Board of Directors on hiring issues

Administration

Assist with filing and record keeping

General organization for various departments and locations

Desired Qualifications :

5+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration.

Experience in conservation or environmental organizations is preferred, but not required.

Fundraising & development, and communications expertise

Personal Characteristics :

Ability to work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors on strategic initiatives and long-term planning.

Strong project management skills, capable of overseeing multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the Conservancy effectively to donors, partners, and the public.

Collaborative and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships both internally and externally.

Detail oriented

Organized – Is capable and efficient and works to ensure the same for the office.

Organization comprehension – Able to learn the nature of the business and required needs, and tailor daily tasks accordingly.

Integrity - Is widely trusted and seen as direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent her / himself for personal gain

Detailed – Can carefully and thoughtfully execute duties and be a resource for the office.

Approachability - Is easy to approach and talk to; spends extra effort to put people at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener

Interpersonal Skills - Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably

Planning Skills - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task / people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results

Perseverance - Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance

Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; conducts honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers

Action Oriented - Enjoys working hard; is full of energy for the things he / she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others

Results Oriented and Accountable - Can be counted on to exceed goals; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; steadfastly pushes self and others for results

Discretion - Is able to deal with sensitive issues and information in a professional and, as required, confidential manner

Team Oriented - works effectively with others; actively contributes to the achievement of group and organizational goals; accepts shared responsibility and ownership of projects

DISCLAIMER :

This document describes the position currently available and serves only as a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined. Other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Palmetto Bluff is proud to be an EEO Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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