Grand Canyon Trust

Job Title:                          Director of the Greater Grand Canyon Program

Location:                          Flagstaff, Arizona

Position:                           40 hours per week

Supervisor:                       Executive Director

Date:                                  June 2006

General Description:

The Director of the Greater Grand Canyon Program (GGC) is responsible for developing and directing all aspects of the program.  The Trust continues to be a major player in resource management issues at Grand Canyon National Park and the surrounding region.  Geographically, ecologically, and socially the Grand Canyon is the key cornerstone linking a contiguous landscape of wilderness, wildlife habitat, national monuments and national parks with recreation values covering an expanse from northern Arizona into the colorful reaches of southern Utah.  In combination with our Kane-Two Mile project, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument grazing and management commitments, Colorado River Conservation Priorities Assessment, Colorado River Adaptive Management efforts, and Grand Canyon Natural Quiet initiative, the Greater Grand Canyon program brings together a suite of scientific and applied knowledge to be applied on Park planning, management and policies.  Through coordinated partnerships with agencies and stakeholders, initiation and participation in science-based analysis, and well grounded volunteer efforts, significant program goals will be developed and carried through.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

 –  Greater Grand Canyon Resource Management Planning

The Director for GGC will participate with the various federal, state, and local agencies on their resource management planning processes/documents and influence their incorporation of progressive and protective measures/decisions for long-term resource enhancement.  This includes planning for Grand Canyon National Park, Bureau of Reclamation actions within the Grand Canyon, Bureau of Land Management land-use allocations near the Grand Canyon, US Forest Service land-use allocations adjacent to the Grand Canyon, US Fish and Wildlife Service actions, Arizona Game and Fish Department actions, Tribal actions adjacent to Grand Canyon, County initiatives, and local community initiatives near Grand Canyon. 

The continuity of habitats, species diversity, and risks to resources will need to be linked across a contiguous landscape and incorporated in Park resource management decisions.  Resource linkages will be identified through analysis of existing resource data covering all areas, and projects identified and implemented will incorporate a “contiguous landscape” approach with the Grand Canyon being a key cornerstone for comparison and contrasting foundation.  Agencies will be encouraged to embrace and incorporate this “contiguous landscape” approach in their management, planning, and policies.

–  Resources Management

The Director for GGC will be responsible for influencing and promoting resource management activities in the greater Grand Canyon region that maintain and protect thriving native plant and animal species in viable and intact habitats.  Emphasis will be on resource management in Grand Canyon National Park and keeping a critical eye towards the linkage beyond the Park and other agency management.

–  Strategic Planning and Fiscal Responsibilities

The Director for GGC is responsible for preparation, tracking and accomplishments of their program’s yearly strategic plan objectives and deliverables, as well as program budget expenditures.  The Director will be expected to develop and maintain relationships  with donors and foundations, and prepare grant applications and reports.

–  Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Director for GGC is responsible for the supervision and leadership of those programs and projects within Grand Canyon National Park, such as the Quiet Skies Initiative, Volunteer projects, and work on native species.  The Director will coordinate closely with the Trust’s Colorado River Adaptive Management activities.  When working on programs or projects that overlap with other activities outside of the Grand Canyon National Park, the Director for GGC will be responsible for “teaming” with other program directors, take the leadership role, and will be accountable for the strategic outcomes.

Job Requirements:

The individual selected for the Director of GGC must have:

• The ability to be a team player and be accountable to others, ones self, and to the Core Values of the organization.

• A Masters degree in natural resources, planning, government relations, or National Park management and at least 4 years experience working in National Park or public-land conservation, natural resource policy, or related field is required.  Commensurate experience in lieu of an advanced degree will be considered.

• Experience working with non-profit conservation organizations.  

• Demonstrated success in planning, directing and leading a program, including the management of fiscal and personnel resources.

• Experience performing effectively in a wide variety of cultural and physical environments. 

• Demonstrated commitment to the conservation and compatible use of natural resources in Grand Canyon National Park and across the Colorado Plateau.

• Demonstrated fundraising experience.

• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate in a professional manner within an organization.

• Excellent speaking, public relations, and writing skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to meet constructively and motivate a wide variety of constituents, members, public, and public officials.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage professional relationships with federal agencies, leaders, colleagues, contractors, partners, volunteers, and public officials. 

• Aptitude for innovation and creative strategic thinking and problem solving skills.

• Willingness to travel and work weekends and evenings to match schedules with public agencies, tribal governments and organizations, and community meetings.

• Computer proficiency. 

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