Applications Development Director directs all activities and develops policies and procedures related to the design, analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications. Enhances operations by establishing metrics, analyzing processes, and implementing standard methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables. Being an Applications Development Director oversees review of development proposals, projects, timelines, resources, and costs. Develops feedback processes for peer reviews, code reviews, and design reviews. Additionally, Applications Development Director establishes a performance culture by incorporating individual and team coaching and mentoring to achieve excellence. May develop and manage outsourcing budgets, vendor relationships, or off-shore resources. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Applications Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Applications Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary: Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center seeks a results-oriented people person who is passionate about nature and the environment to drive growth of its successful fund development program in the role of Development Director.
For the right person, the Development Director position represents an opportunity to join the team and build out an already successful development program, creating lasting relationships and fostering continued growth and enthusiasm for environmental education in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.
The Development Director role requires a relationship-oriented and community-minded person who is both driven and strategic. This position works closely with the Executive Director and plays an important part of Prescott Farm’s leadership team. The successful candidate will demonstrate an enthusiasm for and personal commitment to environmental education and/or stewardship and community building and will be comfortable conveying that enthusiasm one-on-one and in larger group settings. Real world fund development experience and an understanding of the principles of fundraising are also important characteristics for success.
Responsibilities – Key elements of the role include:
Skills, Education and Experience – The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, education, and experience:
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample and 3 professional references via e-mail to: Jude Hamel, Executive Director, at jhamel@prescottfarm.org.
Status: This position is a permanent full-time, year-round salaried position with benefits
Benefits: Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick time; health insurance; life & long-term disability insurance; SIMPLE IRA with up to a 3% match; cafeteria plan; professional development
Performance: Annual performance reviews; regular weekly and monthly check-ins with supervisor and committee chairperson.
Starting Salary: $65,000-$75,000
Reports to: Executive Director