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The West Virginia Rivers
Coalition (WV Rivers) was founded by outdoor enthusiasts who
care deeply about the Mountain State’s renowned free-flowing waters
and scenic beauty. Our mission is to advocate for clean and healthy
waters for all.
Position Summary:
The WV Rivers Board is seeking a person with demonstrated
leadership skills to become the organization’s new Executive
Director. This strategic, creative, and insightful Executive
Director will help ensure the organization continues to thrive in
accomplishing our vision for the future and in setting a mutually
supportive and energizing organizational culture. The Executive
Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and
operation of the organization. These responsibilities include
managing a current organizational budget of approximately $2M;
leading a current staff of ten that is projected to grow to 13 by
the end of 2024; playing a key role in fund development planning
and implementation; developing and sustaining relationships with
funders, donors, partners, and policymakers; and maintaining a
strong relationship with the Board of Directors.
Strong candidates will have significant work experience in a
similar role. Our desired leader is not only a skilled
administrator, but also is self-aware, charismatic, inspiring, and
authentic. They understand and interact effectively with others and
have the ability to build strong relationships with people of all
backgrounds. They will have versatile and advanced communications
skills and be comfortable with public speaking and engaging with
the media. They must exercise tact and diplomacy in
professional settings.
The Executive Director must also be an experienced fundraiser
with recognized accomplishments in cultivating donor relationships,
grant management, and fundraising.
It is essential that the Executive Director be able to
successfully manage both a variety and high volume of tasks and
communication inputs and outputs simultaneously. This position
requires the following key abilities:
The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. They
will directly supervise 2 – 4 staff members and will oversee their
performance management, professional development, and work plan
development. The Executive Director will also partner closely with
the Deputy Director and Director of Finance and Operations to chart
the organization’s growth and strategy.
Responsibilities:
The Executive Director has responsibilities across four main
areas of work. The summaries below are topline; more details will
be provided to candidates who advance to panel interviews.
Organizational Strategy, Management, and
Operations
Fundraising
Relationships, Partnerships, and
Communications
Board Relations
Required experience and qualifications:
Attributes we’re looking for include:
Desired experience and qualifications
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $105,000 and is
dependent upon experience and qualifications. We ask that
candidates consider this range before applying. WV Rivers offers a
competitive benefits package that includes 80% employer-paid health
insurance, beginning paid leave of up to 35 days annually, an
employer contribution to a retirement plan, and a monthly remote
work stipend. This is a full-time, exempt position. Relocation
assistance is negotiable.
Location and Travel
The Executive Director will be based in West Virginia. This
position, along with all WV Rivers’ positions, is a
remote/work-from-home working arrangement. There is significant
required travel, approximately 8 – 12 daytrips per month and 20 –
30 overnights per year, including legislative trips, quarterly
in-person staff meetings, Board meetings, and funder meetings.
Given the external-facing responsibilities of this role, there will
be occasional, required work on evenings or weekends. A valid
driver’s license is required as is the ability to travel outside of
regular business hours as needed.
How to apply
We encourage you to apply if you meet at least 75% of the
experience and qualifications listed in this description.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to brussell@wvrivers.org with your
name and Executive Director in the subject line. For the best
opportunity of being considered, please apply by April 30,
2024.
If you require an accommodation or assistance with our
application process, please send an email to brussell@wvrivers.org.
WV Rivers does not accept solicitations from job placement and
recruitment services. No phone calls, please.
About West Virginia Rivers Coalition
Today, the WV Rivers is the statewide voice for water-based
recreation and clean, drinkable, swimmable, and fishable rivers and
streams–from the headwaters to wherever water flows in West
Virginia. We’re also the West Virginia state affiliate of the
National Wildlife Federation and a licensed program of Waterkeeper
Alliance.
WV Rivers aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization
that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race,
ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic
status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs.
Diversity at WV Rivers translates into understanding and valuing
all perspectives in order to fully accomplish our mission and
vision for clean water for all. Candidates must share a commitment
to fostering values of diversity, inclusion, equity and justice in
all aspects of our programming and advocacy.
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