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Executive Director

New Jersey Future

May 9, 2007

New Jersey Future is searching for an experienced Executive Director who will sustain the successful
growth and development of the organization to lead it in new ways to achieve effectiveness and recognition
in contributing to a strong economy, just society, and healthy environment in the state.  

Founded in 1986 by a group of civic, environmental, and business leaders, to support the creation and
implementation of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, New Jersey Future is the state's oldest
and largest smart growth organization. It seeks to secure economic opportunity, community vitality, and quality
of life for all citizens of the state by promoting both sustainable growth and environmental preservation.  New
Jersey Future employs original research, analysis and advocacy to drive policies and build coalitions that help
revitalize cities and towns, provide transportation and housing choices, generate new jobs, improve opportunities
for the impoverished, and protect natural lands and farm fields.  It is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, statewide
association of concerned citizens and leaders in government, the community, law and planning, business and
education.  New Jersey Future operates from an office in Trenton with an 8-person staff and a budget of
approximately $870,000. There is a 29-person board of trustees led by an 10-person executive committee.  

For more information on New Jersey Future, see the website at http://www.njfuture.org.

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

Reporting to the Chair of the Board and working closely with the Executive Committee and the Board, the
Executive Director will have the responsibility for all aspects of managing the organization and for developing
and implementing a strategic vision for the organization. 

The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial with a collaborative style, excellent communications skills and
an ability to achieve the goals of NJF.  The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to the mission
and goals of NJF and must also demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead the organization with clear vision, goals, and strategies for implementation in order to meet the
  needs of its external and internal constituencies and to assure its ongoing financial viability (as
  evidenced by a record of significant accomplishments in progressively responsible managerial and
  executive positions in public, private or non-profit organizations).
• Develop support from business and government leaders, the media, and the public through superior
  communication, coalition building and interpersonal and political skills, so that the organization can
  effectively advance its overall agenda.
• Represent NJF to a wide and diverse audience, including the general public, legislators, elected public
  officials, civic leaders, the media, citizen and business organizations, and the academic community. 
  In addition, serve on a variety of committees and boards and in external programs, and make
  presentations to a variety of audiences and write articles for publications.
• Raise funds from individuals, businesses, and foundations.  Lead the staff and work closely with the
  board on a comprehensive fundraising strategy.  Serve as the primary grant writer and be responsible
  for maintaining strong relationships with foundations and major donors.
• Translate complex public policy concepts into meaningful actions and examples so that the state’s
  opinion leaders, decision-makers and diverse population groups understand and value New Jersey
  Future’s activities.
• Attract, retain, and motivate a high-quality staff.
• Apply basic principles of financial management and administration for private, public or non-profit
  organizations.
• Utilize understanding of land use planning and law, economic development, urban redevelopment
  and legislative and regulatory advocacy in state and local government.  Knowledge of New Jersey is
  desirable.  A graduate degree in public policy, planning, law, or a related field is highly desirable, as
  is a record of significant accomplishments in progressively responsible managerial and executive
  positions in public, private, or nonprofit organizations.

Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  NJF is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter with resume to Marianne Jann at njfuture@njfuture.org 
(email only).

Faculty Positions

Temple University

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University has openings
for two non-tenure-track faculty positions the general areas of Civil Engineering and
Environmental Engineering.  The positions are from August 2007 through August 2008, and
are renewable.  Candidates should have preferably a Master or a PhD in Civil Engineering or
Environmental Engineering.  Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering
(preferably in Structures, Construction, and Geotechnical areas) and Environmental Engineering
and Science, and supervising Capstone (Senior Design) projects.  Candidates should possess
the ability to effectively interact with students and faculty, and to deal with a wide range of
curricular issues.  Information about the Department could be obtained at www.temple.edu/civil. 

Interested candidates are urged to submit an application consisting of a cover page, a resume,
and career statement to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University,
1947 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia PA 19122 or email the application as one file to ceed@temple.edu. 
Temple University is an EOE.

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Temple University
1947 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: (215)204-7814
Fax: (215)204-4696
 

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