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Greetings,

My name is Brandi Hunter-Davenport and I am the new Director of Education with PACD.

I am very excited about this role and the work I will be able to do with each of you.

My background is a mix of the nonprofit, state government (including some time with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) and higher education sectors. Within the last 10 years, I have developed vast experience in media relations, training and development, event planning, writing, public relations and marketing as well as some grant writing.

I plan to use these skills and help you meet your needs in your various districts. Together, we will ensure you have a strong media presence so that your surrounding communities know of the work you are doing to protect and preserve your part of Pennsylvania. I will also secure funding for your projects that will allow you to continue the conservation and stewardship of your towns, rivers, streams and open lands.

I look forward to meeting you all and learning from each of you.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if there is anything I can do to be of assistance.

Thank you and I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Brandi Hunter-Davenport
Director of Education, PACD
brandi-davenport@pacd.org

The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation District welcomes Edward J. Zinser as its new North Central Region Director.

“As the Association and its membership continue to foster growth and promote awareness of its core mission of conservation, we must continue to bring individuals on board with exemplary leadership abilities to help move our Association and its membership into the future. Mr. Zinser is that individual,” said Robert B. Maiden, Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts. “Ed’s breadth of experience as a Director on the Sullivan County Conservation District Board and his dedication to Pennsylvania’s environment will be a great addition to our executive board.”

Before becoming Region Director, Mr. Zinser had retired from a major U.S. chemical/technology firm where he held various positions in research, product and marketing management, worldwide business management and new venture startup, as well as international business planning. He is a committed member of the community, serving a number of organizations including the Bradford-Wyoming County Literacy Program, the Loyalsock Watershed Creek Association and the Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Zinser received his Ph.D. in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry from the University of Toronto. Mr. Zinser and his wife reside in Sullivan County.

PACD is accepting applications for Director of Education. The Director of Education’s primary responsibilities are:  PACD grant management, grant writing, and managing special projects including:  creating and implementing statewide media campaigns, leading the PACD Education & Outreach Committee, supporting and organizing PACD trainings, organizing and attending the Farm Show and Ag Progress Days.  Further, the Director of Education is to carry out these and any associated responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to Conservation District needs and the mission of the organization.

This is a regular, full-time position. Click here for the full job description. To apply, email your resume to jobs@pacd.org.

The deadline to apply is March 6, 2012.

An Employee Policy Handbook was developed for PACD by McNees, Wallace & Nurick LLC, for conservation districts to use as a model in developing or updating their own Employee Handbooks. We ask that you email pacd@pacd.org for a copy.