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Executive Director

Employer
Monterey Waterkeeper
Location
Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Benito County
Salary
$85,000 to $100,000 + benefits
Closing date
Dec 2, 2024
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Focus Areas
Agriculture / Food / Nutrition, Civil Rights / Advocacy, Education, Environment
Job Function
Conservation, Executive / Senior Management
Position Type
Full Time, Part Time
Degree Level
Bachelors
Willingness to Travel
up to 25%
Experience Level
Executive

Overview

The Monterey Waterkeeper Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic environmental advocate to lead this growing organization. The Executive Director will create strategic plans and work plans, identify and successfully pursue funding opportunities that ensure strong organizational financial health, manage the organization’s staff, and oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations. The Executive Director will also oversee the organization’s programs and build community support to advance clean, accessible, healthy freshwater and marine ecosystems, and inspire collaboration to address regional water issues.

Required Qualifications
• Passion for the Central Coast and an understanding of its unique beauty, ecological significance, and economic value coupled with an abiding commitment to protect it.
• Strong scientific foundation and knowledge of natural resource issues.
• At least 5+ years of experience with environmental education and/or environmental policy advocacy and environmental review processes.
• Demonstrated success with fundraising and grant writing.
• Interest in financial and organizational management.
• Experience developing a collective vision and implementing effective strategy.
• A history of building trust and strategic, effective relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s in environmental studies/science or related field; Master’s degree or JD preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated interest in preserving and improving water quality in the Central Coast region; practical knowledge of natural resource issues, especially those related to watershed and marine environments.
• Experience working with underserved or environmental justice communities.
• Experience engaging in legal and enforcement actions; negotiation skills.
• Experience as the “face” of an organization; well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Experience effectively leading an organization of similar size and complexity, ideally within a nonprofit organization and reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including human resource management and team development to achieve established goals.
• Strong financial and organizational management skills; hands-on business operations experience.

ResponsibilitiesSee full description at www.montereywaterkeeper.org/announcements 

Application Information 

Monterey Waterkeeper is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in our workforce. This is a salaried position, with medical and dental benefits (employee-only), vacation and sick time. The full-time salary range is $85,000-$100,000 annually. The position is based in the Monterey Waterkeeper region in Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties.

Please email a resume and cover letter to info@montereywaterkeeper[dot]org with the subject line:
“Monterey Waterkeeper ED Application – (last name, first name).” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the deadline to apply is November 30, 2024.

If you have any questions about the Executive Director position, please contact Mike Hanson: pmhanson1@gmail[dot]com.

 

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