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About YVSC
Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Steamboat Springs, CO (Routt County) (www.yvsc.org). Established in 2009, YVSC is guided by the mission, “to serve as a leader, resource and catalyst for building a sustainable and resilient Yampa Valley region.” Recognizing the urgent need to address climate change, YVSC is focused on serving as a regional hub for climate mitigation and adaptation actions that put Northwest on track to a lower-carbon and more resilient future. YVSC works to reduce carbon emissions and build resilience to current and project changes through our four Priority Areas: Energy, Transportation, Resilient Land and Water and Waste/Circularity. We use a range of approaches to advance action on the ground, including: programs, partnerships, planning, policy development and advocacy, project implementation, trainings and educational workshops, conferences and speaker events.
Position Description
Climate change in the west is water change in the west, and now is an essential time to advance practices, policies and learning that ensure the people and places of NW Colorado continue thrive in a changing Colorado climate. The Resilient Water/Watersheds Director will be a leading member of the Resilient Land and Water Priority Area at YVSC, reporting to the Executive Director and working collaboratively with a range of program staff to support, establish, manage, monitor and communicate about science-driven actions that increase adaptive capacity and resilience to a warmer and drier future. The Resilient Water Director operates at the interface of science, policy and society and will serve as a technical expert, trusted leader and thought partner to regional, state and federal efforts to build watershed resilience and water conservation successes in NW Colorado.
The Opportunity
The Resilient Water/Watersheds Director serves as a regional leader for developing, supporting and advancing solutions, policies, programs and partnerships that connect an increased understanding of how climate change is impacting water resources in NW Colorado to solutions that build water conservation and resilience moving forward. Principal Director responsibilities will include:
Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this FT Resilient Water/Watersheds Director position is $72,500-$87,796 to start, commensurate with education and experience. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council offers a competitive benefits package, including full medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance coverage and retirement savings contributions, as well as paid time off, paid holidays, holiday bonuses and professional development funding. YVSC offers a flexible work schedule, as this position may require attendance at evening and weekend events, but the position will be based at the YVSC office in Steamboat Springs. This is not a hybrid/remote position. Flexible start date between January 2025 and June 2025.
To apply, submit cover letter, CV/resume and list of three professional references to info@yvsc.org by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on December 9, 2024. Review of applications will begin after the closing date and only complete applications will be considered.
YVSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YVSC encourages applications from individuals from any race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, without regard of results of genetic testing or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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