Executive Director
- Employer
- Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
- Location
- Beacon, New York
- Closing date
- Sep 24, 2021
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- Focus Areas
- Education, Environment
- Job Function
- Advocacy / Lobbying, Conservation, Development / Fundraising, Executive / Senior Management
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Degree Level
- Bachelors
- Willingness to Travel
- 50 - 75%
- Experience Level
- Executive
Job Details
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit, member-supported corporation, has been a pioneer of the environmental movement since 1969, and the 106’ sloop Clearwater is the Hudson River's iconic enduring symbol of that movement. The organization’s mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water by providing innovative environmental education programs, advocacy, and celebrations that are designed to expand people’s experience, awareness, and stewardship of this magnificent natural resource.
Clearwater’s education sails have served as a model for environmental education programs aboard other tall ships from the East Coast to the Great Lakes and on to the Pacific. Among such organizations Clearwater stands out as virtually the only one that for five decades has operated under the same ownership and with a consistent mission. A strong corps of committed supporters has kept us going through the COVID pandemic, while resources that we first created for Hudson River education decades ago remain in demand and have been freshened in new editions in recent years.
Clearwater celebrates and welcomes persons of any race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or identity, or age to apply.
The position is based at Clearwater’s main office at 724 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY. Remote work will be considered several days per week depending on circumstances related to public safety and the needs of the organization.
Responsibilities and Duties
Mission and strategic planning
- Works with the Board to uphold Clearwater’s values, mission, and vision, and to implement short and long-term goals expressed in its strategic plan.
Management, governance and administration
- Nurtures cohesion through active communication and collaboration with staff and volunteers; motivates and inspires by demonstrating the attributes of inclusion, accessibility, and mutual respect.
Finance and Fundraising
- Oversees and monitors Clearwater’s fiscal activities including budgeting, reporting, and audit. Maintains regular communication with Board President and the Board’s Finance Committee on matters pertaining to the fiscal solvency of the organization.
Community Relations
- Serves as chief spokesperson for Clearwater through articulate and insightful verbal and written communications, maintaining a visible presence within the Clearwater community and the larger environmental movement in the Hudson Valley.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree is required with a minimum of eight years of experience in leadership positions.
As Executive Director, this individual demonstrates critical competencies in four broad categories: commitment to results, business savvy, leadership, and ability to motivate.
Commitment to results: The Executive Director should be a systems thinker and self-starter who is goal driven, action oriented and innovative, translates broad goals into achievable steps, anticipates and solves problems, and takes advantage of opportunities.
Business savvy: The Executive Director must have experience and demonstrated skill in the following areas:
- financial management;
Leadership, vision, and direction: The Executive Director must be a leader who:
- demonstrates commitment to Clearwater’s values, mission and vision;
Motivation style: The Executive Director will be a persuasive communicator who can engage and influence others both internally and externally, and who exhibits a consensus-seeking but decisive approach to problem-solving that builds support for Clearwater’s mission and strategic objectives.
The Executive Director is eligible for health benefits through Clearwater as well as a competitive paid time off package. Salary will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.
Applicants should send a cover letter and résumé via email to Erin Macchiaroli at erin@clearwater.org.
Visit https://www.clearwater.org/about/job-opportunities/.
Company
For over 45 years, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. has been at the forefront of the environmental movement as champions of the Hudson River, working to pass landmark legislation like the Clean Water Act, and providing innovative educational programs, environmental advocacy, and musical celebrations, including the renowned annual Clearwater Festival, to inspire, educate, and activate millions of people.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit, member-supported corporation whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water. As an organization, Clearwater works to provide innovative environmental education programs, advocacy, and celebrations designed to expand people’s experience, awareness and stewardship of this magnificent natural resource.
- Website
- http://www.clearwater.org/
- Telephone
- 8452658080
- Location
-
724 Wolcott Ave
Beacon
NY
12508
US
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