Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 10, 1 ʻOkakopa 2006 — Waimea Valley director [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Waimea Valley director

The Nahonal Audubon Society is seeking a dynanūc leader with strong management, fundraising and eonununieaūon skills to manage its unique, conununitybased center in Waimea Valley. The position requires an insightful individual who is sensitive to the natural and cultural resources of this special site. Applicants should have at least 10 years of senior-level management experience, preferably in nature centers, science museums or field studies programs. A background in nonprofit, volunteerbased organizations is preferred. Applicants should have a passion for conservation and the natural and cultural resources of Hawai'i and be able to articulate their importance to diverse audiences.

Must be a team player, able to work with mulūple partners and constituencies. Fanūliarity with Hawaiian culture and heritage is highly desirable. For a complete job description, see www.audubon.org. To apply, email resume, salary requirements and letter to: Seniorpositions @ audubon.org .

Written conunents should be sentto: Dr. Craig B. Foltz, Naūonal Science Foundation, Division of Astrononūcal Sciences, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Room 1045, Arlington, VA 22230; fax 703-292-9034; or email cfoltz@nsf. gov.

'Alae'ula, or Hawaiian mudhens, at the Waimea Audubon Center, whieh is seeking ū director. - Photo: Derek Fem