Waterkeeper Alliance
White Plains, NY
The Waterkeeper Alliance, a not-for-profit environmental advocacy organization dedicated to protecting the world's waterways, is looking for an Executive Director to, among other things: manage the group's day-to-day operations; provide strategic leadership; oversee the execution of all programs and projects; facilitate the growth and servicing of the Alliance membership (currently over 60 groups); raise money and oversees the organization's finances; hire and supervise staff; coordinate all national advocacy and litigation efforts; develop a communications and media strategy; and represent and act as a spokesperson for the Alliance. The salary is competitive with similar non-profits and commensurate with experience ($75-110,000); generous benefits package includes PPO (i.e., non-HMO) health insurance, pension plan, and ample paid vacation.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in strategic planning, fundraising, program development and execution, administration, and financial and staff management. Experienced leadership in the non-profit and/or environmental fields, with a strong knowledge and understanding of policy, law and science as they relate to water protection, is strongly preferred but not required. A qualified candidate will possess excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, as well as strong political, networking and coalition-building abilities.
Desired personal qualities include: sense of humor, creativity, strong public service orientation, high energy level, strong persuasive ability, facilitation capabilities, persistence and excellent organization and time management skills. Start date is ASAP.
To apply, please mail, email, or fax a letter of interest, resume, salary history, and a writing sample to:
Executive Search Committee, c/o Riverkeeper, Inc.
25 Wing & Wing
Garrison, NY 10524
Attn.: Craig Michaels;
or Fx: 845-424-4150;
or Email: cmichaels@riverkeeper.org.
The Waterkeeper Alliance is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For a full-length job announcement, please visit our website at www.keeper.org.
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