POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - About the American Fisheries Society

The mission of the Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals. [...] The ED is contracted by the Society, and is provided direction by the Governing Board, the voting members of which consist of five elected officers, the Division Presidents and Presidents-elect, Presidents of Sections with >50 members, and the President of the Student Subsection of the Education Section. [...] The ED’s duties include managing the Society’s daily activities, representing the Society in all business operations, being responsible for and communicating with the membership through Fisheries, reporting to the Management Committee and to the Society, assisting with units and committees, and aiding with the Society’s strategic direction. [...] Government Affairs and Partnerships Maintain and enhance the reputation and effectiveness of the Society as a mainstream scientific organization offering specialized expertise in fisheries and aquatic resource management and conservation policy by promoting and ensuring effective national- and state/provincial-level government affairs relationships. [...] The applicant should also have an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and the ability to lead by example with the highest level of personal and professional integrity, as well as the desire and ability to manage finances, expand revenue streams, and control organizational expenses.