Description

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
In partnership with the Board, Trustees, key committees, and staff, provide vision, direction,
and oversight for the Foundation’s activities in pursuit of its mission.
Guide the development, execution, and evaluation of strategic initiatives.
Ensure that resources are professionally managed and aligned with strategic plans and
priorities, identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, and guide the organization
through any policy or operational changes.
Lead with sound judgement and promote collaboration, innovation, and accountability
across the Foundation.

PROGRAM AND PUBLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY
Work with key committees and Foundation staff to maintain ongoing excellence and value in
the development and delivery of educational programs and publications.
Regularly monitor and evaluate educational programs and publications, and initiate and
oversee changes as needed to ensure that the Foundation continues to provide relevant
and timely content in matters of natural resources and energy law and related fields.
Stay abreast of recent developments and trends in natural resources and energy law and
verify that the content and means of delivery of programming and publications remain up to
date and appealing to all of the Foundation’s constituents.
Oversee the awarding of law school student scholarships, law student outreach programs,
and grant making activities, all in a manner consistent with the Foundation’s goals and
vision.

MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
Understand the varying and evolving needs of members and ensure consistently
outstanding service to members while supporting the Foundation’s efforts to remain
relevant to successive generations of practitioners and members.
Actively support building the membership base as well as enhancing the value members
find in belonging to the Foundation. Foster camaraderie and a sense of shared mission
among Foundation members, volunteers, and non-member participants.
Identify, energize, and engage talented and committed volunteers in the development and
implementation of Foundation programs, publications, and activities. Ensure that the
volunteer experience provides value to the individual volunteer and that they remain
engaged in the Foundation’s work

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
Represent and promote the Foundation in local, regional, national, and international
communities and develop strategic alliances to increase resources and opportunities to
advance the Foundation’s strategic goals and programs.
In conjunction with the Board President, Board, and Trustees, communicate the vision and
strategy of the organization in a compelling manner and build relationships with constituent
organizations, media representatives, volunteers, members, and non-member participants.

FINANCIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, STAFF, AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Together with the Board, establish clear revenue generation strategies, cost management
strategies, and annual financial goals, and provide strategic leadership for managing and
monitoring the Foundation’s investment funds and investment managers, and implementing
fundraising activities, as needed.
Provide financial management oversight, including budgeting, internal controls, investment
oversight, and financial analysis, reporting, and monitoring.
Manage organizational risks effectively, minimizing legal and financial liabilities, and ensure
that the Foundation complies with all required filings and regulatory requirements.
Manage the Foundation’s operations in a manner consistent with its governing documents,
ensuring that all activities are conducted ethically and true to the Foundation’s mission.
Develop and implement effective staff management policies and practices including hiring,
training, managing, assessing, retaining, and terminating staff members, and promoting
diversity and inclusiveness within the Foundation staff.

GOVERNANCE & BOARD RELATIONSHIP
Support the Board President, Board, Trustees, Committee Chairs, and volunteers in
developing and implementing strategies to attract and engage strong, effective, and
diverse members of the Board, Committees, the Trustees, and volunteers.
Understand and support the role of the Board and develop and implement ongoing Board
education to enhance the Board’s ability to effectively execute its responsibilities on behalf
of the Foundation.
Provide strong staff support and regular operational and fina

Requirements

The Foundation seeks a Chief Executive Officer with

• JD, LLM, or another relevant degree, or at least 10 years of experience in the legal field or
  the natural resources or energy sector
• meaningful knowledge of and experience in natural resources and/or energy law;
  experience working in a law firm, in-house, in academia, or in a not-for-profit organization in a related area;
• a commitment to the Foundation’s mission and its educational goals, with demonstrated commitment to the ideals of scholarship, collegiality, and lifelong learning;
• an ability to lead an organization serving a broad sector which includes mining, oil/gas, renewables, energy transition and technologies, energy generation, public lands, water, environmental, climate change, tribal/Native American lands and development, wildlife, and more in a manner that is non-partisan as to any field within the sector;
• an ability to inspire engagement with and active participation in the Foundation and work with the Foundation’s Board, committees, volunteers, staff, and members in a highly effective, collegial, and collaborative manner to: develop highly attractive and practical programming and scholarly publications, deepen their commitment to the Foundation, and continue to build on the Foundation’s strong reputation for expertise, objectivity, practicality, scholarship, and the fostering of meaningful professional relationships across the sector;
• a high level of emotional intelligence, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to build relationships across diverse viewpoints;
• an ability to develop timely and strategic responses to developments in the internal and external environment, identify challenges and opportunities, and translate strategies into actionable and measurable operating plans and objectives;
• strong leadership, management, and organizational skills, with proven commitment to high performance, operational excellence, and accountability; strong execution and project management skills;
• a demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate, and delegate with confidence;
• an ability to lead annual budgeting processes, and, in partnership with the Board of Directors, effectively oversee the Foundation’s finances, including its investments;
• experience working with boards of directors, trustees, and a wide range of constituents and audiences preferred
• excellent judgement, decisiveness, and ability to assess and take appropriate risks; and
• a willingness to travel regionally, nationally, and internationally.