Job Details

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Co-Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic responsibility for MCS's staff, programs, growth, and execution of its mission. The Co-Executive Director will continue to develop deep knowledge of the sanctuary sector, core programs, operations, and strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the business admin team, bookkeeper, finance team, grants, community outreach and development, filling 990-EX, GET taxes, tech team.
• Actively engage and energize MCS volunteers, board members, intern alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors and seek to build board involvement with strategic direction.
• Expand revenue-generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and planned growth.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications to create a stronger brand.
• Continue to build partnerships, establish relationships with funders, and political and community leaders.
• Be an external presence that communicates organizational results with an emphasis on the successes of the program and its discernible impact.

Supervises:

• Director of Administration
• Director of Finance
• Director of Sanctuary Operations
• Director of Advancement
• Director of Animal Care

Collaborates With:

• Board of Directors
• Sanctuary Directors and Leadership team

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum high school education or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Previous Executive Director or senior management experience required.
• Basic computer competency (e.g., Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• Must be a team player.
• At least 1-year volunteer experience with Magical Creatures Sanctuary preferred.

Training:

• Attend the initial site-plan alignment meeting with the Board of Directors to understand the mission, vision and values of the sanctuary.
• On-the-job training with Directors.

Time and Place:

Virtual and on-site work at the Magical Creatures Sanctuary property. Primarily virtual work with some on-site work. Flexible schedule, ensuring all role needs are met.

Commitment:

• Overall time commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week.

Supervision:

Direct supervision by Board Directors.

Benefits:

• Develop skills such as leadership, strategic decision-making, communication, and organization.
• Great opportunity to develop your resume.
• Create relationships with like-minded individuals through partnership in the Sanctuary community.
• Spending time with our furry and feathered residents.
• Appreciation events and activities throughout the year.
• Discount on Magical Creatures Sanctuary merchandise.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week.

Application Question(s):

• What interests you most about this opportunity? What are you hoping to gain from this experience?
• Do you have experience working with or managing volunteer teams? Please describe.
• Do you have any experience with or exposure to animal sanctuaries? What does sanctuary mean to you?
• If you could pick three key traits that make you a good fit for this position, what would they be and why?
• Do you understand that this is a volunteer position?

Ability to Relocate:

• Hawaii: Relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location: In person.