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Colorado Weed Management Association

Executive Director

The Colorado Weed Management Association (CWMA) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director.

THE ASSOCIATION

CWMA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education, regulatory direction, professional improvement, and environmental awareness to preserve and protect our natural resources from the degrading impacts of invasive exotic noxious vegetation to Colorado and surrounding states.

THE MEMBERSHIP

CWMA members are dedicated to noxious weed management.  Our members include professional weed managers representing many government agencies as well as private and commercial applicators.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Directors, will work as an ex-officio member of the Board. The position provides administrative support to the Association as well as assisting the Committee Chairs with completing committee tasks and coordinating the annual training school and conference.  This is a part-time position that requires flexibility to allow for seasonal work demands. The Executive Director will be an independent contractor and must provide all office space and equipment.  The Executive Director will be reimbursed for approved travel expenses.

DUTIES

 The principal duties of the Executive Director include:

1. Serve as the administrator for CWMA

2. Work closely with the CWMA President, the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors and the membership of CWMA

3. Process membership dues, event registrations and purchases.

4. Responsible for all aspects of fiscal management working closely with the association's Finance Committee and Treasurer.

5. Carry out tasks and projects assigned by the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Committee Chair

6. Facilitate interactions between CWMA and other similar organizations, working in support of the partnership.

7. Work with other organizations to enhance participation in CWMA activities

8. Assist with the organization of CWMA meetings and trainings, and in consultation with the Committee Chairs, make facility arrangements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated analytic ability, knowledge of sound business practices

• Works effectively with a variety of stakeholders

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Ability to edit and produce quarterly newsletter

• Proficiency using computer software including QuickBooks, Word, Excel, etc.

• In-depth knowledge of issues relating to noxious weed management

• In-depth understanding of policy issues related to noxious weeds

 Desirable

• Experience with organizational administration

• Experience with graphic design

• Experience in grant writing

PAY RATE – Dependent on Experience

Range $17,000-$20,000 Annual Salary

Average 47 hours/month or 560 hours/year

APPLICATION SUBMISSION – DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2009

Application materials must include a cover letter, resume, a statement addressing the essential and desirable qualification requirements, and three (3) references. Application materials should be sent electronically in a Word document to:

Elizabeth Brown, CWMA President

Elizabeth.Brown@state.co.us

Please direct all questions to Elizabeth Brown at 303-547-8690

Physical Address:

Elizabeth Brown

CDOW Aquatics

6060 Broadway

Denver, CO 80216

EnerCrest 

PROGRAM MANAGER - WEED MANAGEMENT 

EnerCrest strives to be the employer of choice in the region. We are continuously seeking experienced, qualified, safety-oriented individuals to join our rapidly growing team.

Job Duties

Identify business opportunities within energy, railroads, irrigation, municipality and federal sectors. Commercial Chemical Pesticide Applicator License in the State of Colorado, QS Level 107 and 109 or other state’s equivalent. 

Degree in Weed Science, Range Management, Ecology or Biologyor Agronomy; Masters preferred. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA), or Certified Professional Agronomist or ability to obtain a certification (preferred). 

Minimum of >5 years experience in management. 

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time via air or vehicle. Valid driver’s license. 

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits and advancement opportunities. 

For further information, please contact Human Resources at 307-276-4777, or at jobs@enercrest.com.

Email resumes to jmiller@enercrest.com Subject line: Weed Manager