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About the James River Association
Founded in 1976, the James River Association (JRA) is the oldest and largest river conservation group in Virginia and the only organization solely dedicated to protecting and restoring the James River. JRA has offices in Richmond, Lynchburg, Williamsburg, and Scottsville, as well as the James River Ecology School on Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. JRA pursues its vision of a fully healthy James River that supports thriving communities by protecting the James River and connecting people to it. We work through four program areas based on a model of individual engagement – awareness, appreciation, action, and advocacy. JRA’s core values are: We are optimistic; We are catalysts; Credibility is our currency; and Community drives everything we do.
Position Summary
The James River Association empowers residents of the James River watershed to implement river-friendly conservation practices at home through its River Hero Homes program and facilitates collaboration with communities and local governments to manage stormwater runoff through the use of gray and green infrastructure. JRA’s approach to conservation and stewardship yields desired conservation outcomes for residents of the watershed and supports cleanup plans for the James River to meet Chesapeake Bay and local water quality goals.
The James River Association is seeking a Community Conservation Coordinator to support its River Hero Homes program and the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative. Core responsibilities of the Community Conservation Coordinator position include facilitating collaboration with external partners and stakeholders to achieve community-supported conservation outcomes, organizing educational workshops that empower residents of the watershed to take conservation actions at home, and organizing community tree planting and stewardship events.
The Community Conservation Coordinator will report to JRA’s Director of Community Conservation.
Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities of the Community Conservation Coordinator position will be supporting JRA’s River Hero Homes program and Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative.
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Desired Skills & Abilities
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Richmond, Virginia. JRA offers a dynamic and flexible work environment with opportunities for growth. A generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes four weeks of paid time off, two floating holidays, 12 paid holidays, sick and bereavement leave, 401(k) with matching contribution (up to 4%), fully paid health and dental insurance coverage (employee only), life insurance, and long term disability insurance. The starting annual salary for this position is $40,000.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to Justin Doyle, Director of Community Conservation, via email at admin@thejamesriver.org. Resumes and cover letters will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until filled with an anticipated start date of February 12, 2024 or shortly thereafter.
JRA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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