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Saw a "help wanted" ad recently in my mailbox. Looks like a heckuva job. If you have the chops, it's not a bad gig. I'd apply, but I already have a job.


The Company
The National Wild Turkey Federation is a national leader in conservation.

The NWTF is headquartered in Edgefield, S.C. With an annual budget exceeding $50 million, the NWTF has approximately 300 employees throughout the United States with almost 200 employed in Edgefield, SC. Since 1985, more than $258 million NWTF and cooperator dollars has been spent on upholding the hunting traditions and conserving wildlife habitat.

The NWTF is a grassroots, nonprofit organization with more than 500,000 members in 50 states, Canada, Mexico and 14 other foreign countries. The NWTF supports scientific wildlife management on public, private and corporate lands as well as hunting as a traditional North American sport.

The Position of CEO
The CEO is the full-time chief administrative official of the NWTF. The CEO shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and shall report to the President of the NWTF. The CEO shall have responsibility for and control of all employees.

As a chief executive, the CEO shall initiate and participate in forming new policies as they have been approved by the NWTF membership or the Board of Directors. The CEO shall organize, direct and coordinate the programs and activities of the NWTF to assure that the objectives are attained, plans fulfilled, and member needs met. The CEO shall also have other such responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Qualified candidates for the CEO should have hands on managerial and administrative executive experience in either public, private or nonprofit organizations. Additionally, qualified candidates must also support the ideals of the organization, which include conservation and the preservation of the hunting tradition.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships with governmental agencies and corporate sponsors is a must for this position. CEO candidates also need to demonstrate an ability to communicate with and inspire staff, sponsors, and the grassroots membership. Innovation and visionary processes that further the goals and mission of the NWTF are also desired.

Applications
To be considered for the CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, submit your resume and salary expectation via e-mail to ceosearchcommittee@nwtf.net or via fax 803-637-0034.