AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Tucson, AZ; Flagstaff, AZ; Harrisonburg, VA; Raleigh, NC; Beckley, WV; Chattanooga, TN; Durango, Co; Salida, Co; Gallup, NM; Albuquerque, NM

The Business & Technology Systems Director is responsible for leading Conservation Legacy’s network of systems and technology to fulfill programmatic needs effectively and efficiently.  The Director will be responsible for developing and managing all systems in a strategic manner that reduces duplication, ensures compliance, and creates value for internal and external users.  The position will work closely and collaboratively with staff across the organization. This position will oversee the IT Support Coordinator position of the central office at Conservation Legacy. Though this position will not have formal input on the strategic direction or daily operation of the organization, it will drive operations occurring within the offices/positions being overseen. The position can be based in anyone of Conservation Legacy’s offices and is eligible to work part time remotely.  Below is an overview of the specific responsibilities.

SYSTEMS OVERSIGHT AND STRATEGY                           

• Collaborate with teams across Conservation Legacy to understand their process flows and assess their needs to determine how best to align existing and new systems to support their work.
• Continuous review of processes and systems to proactively recommend improvements.
• Optimize, streamline, and integrate various systems and software to ensure that they are working efficiently and effectively to maximize productivity and improve work processes.
• Drive the design, development, testing and delivery of new technologies to ensure achievement of business objectives. Manage the intake of reported issues or enhancement requests, identifying technical root cause, and developing effective resolutions.
• Monitor and refine the organization’s sustainability plan for technology and systems.
• Translates technical specifications and needs into clear non-technical requirements
• Identify and implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance and system performance

SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT                     

• Lead efforts to ensure high functioning analytics and reporting tools are readily available and usable for all users.
• Work closely with other staff to ensure all training and support is provided to users
• Continually manage and optimize all systems including Salesforce and Microsoft Office 365 to the benefit of users
• Lead and manage the connectivity of systems to increase opportunities for consistency, efficiency, efficacy and automation where possible
• Lead training and education for new systems organization wide
• Lead data analysis and interpretation related to key organizational initiatives and systems
• Develop and manage processes that ensure data integrity and record retention

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT                    

• Identify needs and opportunities for the development of new functionality within current systems
• Lead the development of new capabilities and applications within Salesforce
• Conduct ongoing review of current systems and recommend updates or replacement as appropriate
• Solicit, engage, and manage consultants to help with the development of new systems or system functionality

OTHER DUTIES

• Manages base budget for IT and business systems along with extra project costs
• Successfully engages, leads and supports an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve.
• Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.

Required Skills

TO APPLY: Send Cover letter and resume to Amy Sovocool at amy@conservationlegacy.org  Subject line in this email must include “Applicant”. Applications will be accepted at any point until the position is closed and interviews will start after August 23rd, 2021. The anticipated start date for this position is early November 2021. Cover Letter must include a response to the following question:  PROVIDE SOME EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERIENCE EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE SPECIFIC TO BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS, IN PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT.   

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL FOCUS ON DEVELOPING, DELIVERING, AND MAINTAINING HIGH QUALITY BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TO ALL CONSERVATION LEGACY STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS.  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO LEAD THE NECESSARY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT IN A WAY THAT BUILDS UP THE EXPERTISE, EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY OF THE STAFF AND OTHER USERS. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with business systems, ideally with non-profits.
• Ability to develop strategy and support information technology needs.
• Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals.
• Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
• The ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision.
• The ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others.
• Experience managing complex projects and driving change.
• Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments.
• Excellent analytical skills and proven project management skills
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Office programs, and applications, or similar platforms.
• Ability to keep others, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record
• Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.
• Experience leading Conservation Legacy programs, members or administrative systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or 15 years of related experience.
• Experience working with non-profits and/or field-based programs

Required Experience

TO APPLY: SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO AMY SOVOCOOL AT AMY@CONSERVATIONLEGACY.ORG  SUBJECT LINE IN THIS EMAIL MUST INCLUDE “APPLICANT”. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT ANY POINT UNTIL THE POSITION IS CLOSED AND INTERVIEWS WILL START AFTER AUGUST 23RD, 2021. THE ANTICIPATED START DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS EARLY NOVEMBER 2021. COVER LETTER MUST INCLUDE A RESPONSE TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION:  _PROVIDE SOME EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERIENCE EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE SPECIFIC TO BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS, IN PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT. _  

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL FOCUS ON DEVELOPING, DELIVERING, AND MAINTAINING HIGH QUALITY BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TO ALL CONSERVATION LEGACY STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS.  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO LEAD THE NECESSARY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT IN A WAY THAT BUILDS UP THE EXPERTISE, EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY OF THE STAFF AND OTHER USERS. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with business systems, ideally with non-profits.
• Ability to develop strategy and support information technology needs.
• Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals.
• Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
• The ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision.
• The ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others.
• Experience managing complex projects and driving change.
• Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments.
• Excellent analytical skills and proven project management skills
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Office programs, and applications, or similar platforms.
• Ability to keep others, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record
• Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.
• Experience leading Conservation Legacy programs, members or administrative systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or 15 years of related experience.
• Experience working with non-profits and/or field-based programs

TO APPLY: Send Cover letter and resume to Amy Sovocool at amy@conservationlegacy.org  Subject line in this email must include “Applicant”. Applications will be accepted at any point until the position is closed and interviews will start after August 23rd, 2021. The anticipated start date for this position is early November 2021. Cover Letter must include a response to the following question:  PROVIDE SOME EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERIENCE EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING THOSE SPECIFIC TO BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND OTHER UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS, IN PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT.   

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL FOCUS ON DEVELOPING, DELIVERING, AND MAINTAINING HIGH QUALITY BUSINESS SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TO ALL CONSERVATION LEGACY STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS.  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO LEAD THE NECESSARY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT IN A WAY THAT BUILDS UP THE EXPERTISE, EFFICIENCY AND EFFICACY OF THE STAFF AND OTHER USERS. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities. 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with business systems, ideally with non-profits.
• Ability to develop strategy and support information technology needs.
• Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals.
• Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
• The ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision.
• The ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others.
• Experience managing complex projects and driving change.
• Ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments.
• Excellent analytical skills and proven project management skills
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Office programs, and applications, or similar platforms.
• Ability to keep others, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record
• Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.
• Experience leading Conservation Legacy programs, members or administrative systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or 15 years of related experience.
• Experience working with non-profits and/or field-based programs