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I have fond, fond memories of attending conferences organized by the Outdoor Writers Association of America, which is effectively the professional association for hunting and fishing journalists, plus a smattering of those who write about travel and related activities. The group seeks a new executive director. I hate to post the entire description word for word, but it’s not available on their website anywhere. So here goes:

Job Description

To manage and direct the day-to-day affairs of a professional organization of approximately 1,200 outdoor communicators and to implement the policies established by its board of directors.

Major Responsibilities

• Hire, train and supervise staff and contractors to serve the needs of the membership. Oversee all functions of the headquarters business.
  Work toward achieving the OWAA strategic plan and mission by developing strong, positive working relationships with members, volunteers, the board, other association leaders and professionals and vendors. Initiate and maintain excellent communication with OWAA members and leaders to foster an environment of inclusion and fairness in the activities of a diverse membership.
• When needed, counsel members on how to settle complaints and/or disputes with employers and media markets. Advise members on business questions and problems as well as OWAA policies and ethical considerations. Intercede in such disputes when advisable and agreeable to the member(s).
• Implement board policies. Alert and counsel leaders when these policies appear to contradict bylaws or past board directives.
  In concert with the treasurer and Finance Committee, plan the annual budget, explaining assumptions and changes clearly. Present the budget for board approval. Provide forecasts and analyses of the organization’s programs and fiscal health. Give monthly financial reports to the Executive Committee, quarterly reports to the board and semi-annual reports to the membership. Control expenses to operate within the budget. Suggest ways to boost non-dues revenues and streamline costs. Invest assets consistent with association goals, board directives and bylaws.
• Oversee staff production and content of all association publications, including the monthly trade journal Outdoors Unlimited [print and online]; annual directory and various brochures, manuals and handbooks.
• Responsible for obtaining and evaluating bids as well as inspecting all possible sites for the annual OWAA conference. Direct staff planning the annual conference and support the conference program chair. Oversee coordination of the mid¬winter board meeting. Oversee negotiations with host facility managers, vendors and corporate members to ensure smooth-running, cost-effective annual conferences and board meet¬ings. Under the direction of the chair of the board, prepare an agenda for and attend all scheduled board and OWAA meetings.
• Support and assist members, and serve as a liaison among elected leaders, committees, and others. Keep president informed about members’ views and problems.
• Serve as a key spokesperson for the organization and develop a clear understanding of the outdoor media so the diverse interests of members are fairly represented.
• In concert with the secretary, maintain organization’s meet¬ing minutes, policies, membership and financial records.
  Membership recruitment.
• Grant writing and grant experience preferred, but not required.
  OWAA is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply: Send resume to resumes@owaa.org

So this month I am trying something new — participating in the Carnival of the Blue — a rotating online blogger party where we bundle up related posts for your convenience. The Carnival of the Blue focuses on the wonders of the oceans and how to protect them.

So if you love oceans, surf on over to the Oh for the Love of Science blog and check out what a bunch of talented bloggers have to say about what’s going on!

Netcentric Campaigns — also known as the Green Media Toolshed — is hiring an online community organizer.

The Online Community Organizer will develop strategies and projects to build a strong online community across a national network of organizations working to prevent childhood obesity. The Online Community Organizer is responsible for facilitating the development of emerging online projects supporting the community and providing instructional technology support through online coaching and training.

Yes, the subject area is a little outside the norm for this blog, but I’m on Green Media Toolshed‘s board so I’m eager to help them find the right candidate. Do your part, help spread the word!

Yours Free: Hundreds of environmental polls, thousands of questions, millions of answers, limitless insight

Over the 3+ years that I have written this blog, I’ve made a number of passing references to my online environmental poll and survey collection. It’s packed with more than 700 polls, surveys, focus group reports, and other market and social research studies, and it’s still growing. Today, I just want to remind you that this resource is there for you to use for free.

Click the link below to browse it:
Environmental Poll Collection

Regular readers know I have been collecting and analyzing environmental polls, surveys, focus group reports, and related materials for many years. They are the intellectual foundation for my techniques and services, such as the environmental message method and the Due Diligence Test Panel. I believe it is the largest collection of it’s type in the world. I have samples form almost every U.S. state. Some of the studies date as far back as 1994.

The database is powered by the the Delicious “social bookmarking system.” The database is basically links to the documents hosted by the organization that commissioned the research. You can search the collection by title, date, topic, location, research firm, and many other other criteria.

I’ve used the collection in any number of ways, and you have a standing invitation to use it the same way — or any other way you choose:

• Conducting literature reviews prior to launching your own environmental poll
• Conducting literature reviews as supplement to or in lieu of conducting your own environmental poll
• Comparing environmental attitudes and opinions in different locations, or at different times
• Comparing attitudes and opinions about various conservation topics
• Comparing attitudes and opinions among people from different walks of life

The research in this database cost many millions of dollars to conduct, but the sponsors elected to make their findings available to all, for free. So it’s only fair that this database of their work be available to all, for free, too.

Click the link below to browse it:
Environmental Poll Collection