Job Posting - CRA Executive Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operations, asset protection and marketing/public relations for the CRA, a 501(c)(3), non-profit recycling association for North and South Carolina, providing educational opportunities and support for recycling efforts in both states.

The Executive Director:
•Will with the assistance of the Association’s Treasurer, oversees all accounting functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, capital assets and property management and payroll in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, board policy and procedure, and all applicable rules and guidelines.

• Will handle all aspects of human resource management for CRA Employees including but not limited to recruitment, employment and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers; Developing job descriptions, hold regular performance evaluations, setting compensation, instituting sound human resource practices and applying board-approved employee policies and benefits. The Executive Director must maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality people that will be encouraged to use their individual specialty skills to strengthen the CRA.

• Must interact with the CRA Councils, State Regulatory Partners, member and other organizations and associations in the full-filling the mission and goals of the CRA.

• Is responsible for grants and contract management including negotiating agreement terms that reflect the needs of the CRA; coordinates with state partners; monitors progress of the agreements and maintains agreement documentation to ensure fulfillment of the agreements terms including receipt and expenditure of funds.

• Assists in the development of current and long-term association goals and objectives, as well as policies and procedures of the CRA. Establishes plans to achieve goals set by the Board of Directors and implements policies subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

• Works closely with Staff members, to ensure they are provided with appropriate support systems and responsive quality service in the area of grant preparation, project accounting, human resources, purchasing and related administrative functions.

Education:
Holds a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in business management, resource management or related field and a minimum of 3 years experience in the recycling and solid waste industries. Executive director must possess above skills, knowledge and qualities which may result from formal education or at least three years experience in business, solid waste, recycling, non-profit operational and financial management, and other related areas.

Salary Range:
$42,000 - $55,000 plus benefits

Please send all resumes to Tommy Edens to: tfedens@santeecooper.com
By 5 pm Feb 27, 2009.

More details found - http://www.cra-recycle.org