Executive Director - Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin

Employer Info:

Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA)

http://www.wradrb.org

The Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) is a 501(c)3, nonprofit, non-partisan advocacy and public information organization whose stated MISSION is to promote sound water resources management within the Delaware River Basin. The WRA represents water users and anyone dependent on or interested in the Basin’s water resources. WRA is dedicated to the promotion of science-based policy in the Delaware River Watershed.
Job Name
Executive Director - Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin
Description
We are seeking a part-time, contract employee to serve as the organization’s Executive Director during the 2019 calendar year, with an opportunity to extend the contract into future years. The position reports to the President and the Board of Directors.

The applicant should have a broad range of understanding of regional water resources issues and be committed to fostering greater understanding in water resources sciences within the water user
and the water resources community. We are looking for someone with a minimum five years of water resources-related experience having obtained at least a bachelor’s degree in environmental
engineering, science, or a water resources-related subject area from an accredited university. Responsibilities of the position require exemplary organizational, event planning, managerial, communications and interpersonal skills. An independent, creative and self-motivated individual with strong personal computing, web development and maintenance skills with financial management abilities and experience using all MS Office applications absolutely essential. The
Executive Director will be required to interact with an Executive Committee, a Board of Directors, and membership on water-resource policy issues as well as with a broad range of regional, state and local elected and regulatory officials. The position does not require direct
supervision of personnel, however, it may require management of employees contracted to perform specific duties from time to time.
The time to fulfill the requirements of this position should not be more than 950 hours per year. At the present time, the position offers no benefits, including no paid time off; however there is flexibility in hours worked most of the time.
Job Type
Part-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
Wilmington, DE 19803, United states
Contact Person
Jane Rowan
Contact Email
wra@wradrb.org
Contact Phone
610-505-7330
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to President, WRADRB at
wra@wradrb.org, by Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Candidates selected for an initial interview will
be required to provide the names and contact information of at least three references. Please feel
free to contact Jane Rowan, President, by phone at 610-505-7330 or by email at the above email
address if you have questions about the position. More information on WRADRB can be found at
www.wradrb.org.
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