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Position Title: Executive Director

Organization: Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers

Location: 3012 W. Harvard Ave, Roseburg OR 97470

Transportation Information: Personal vehicle required. Mileage reimbursable at State rate

Supervisor: President of the PUR Board of Directors

Salary: The hourly rate is $35.00 – $40.00, depending on education and experience

Position Summary: The Executive Director (ED) is charged with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers (PUR), including cultivating key partnerships and donor relationships; acting as the champion and voice of the Umpqua River; and ensuring that all programs and projects are carried out in an effective, professional and timely manner. Along with managing the staff and volunteers, the ED will develop and manage the budget and will be responsible for implementing short and long-term strategic plans to help grow and strengthen the organization’s ability to have a positive impact.

The Executive Director provides leadership and guidance to the Council’s restoration programs and implements or manages the implementation of specific Council restoration projects. The ED facilitates Council restoration planning processes, which include coordinating with other restoration entities (agencies, districts, and other NGOs) and identifying restoration priorities suitable to the Council’s mission and organizational strengths. The ED identifies and develops restoration projects to leverage the Council’s strong partnerships as well as its in-kind resources.

The ED’s first-line supervisor is the PUR President, followed by the Executive Committee, then the entire PUR board.

Primary Responsibilities: Though not an exhaustive list, specific duties are outlined below:

· Facilitate the Council’s restoration planning, which includes reviewing and updating existing plans such as the PUR Strategic Action Plan in coordination with other restoration entities. It involves prioritizing the Council’s restoration activities, identifying new projects, developing short and long-term restoration work plans, and tracking plan implementation. It also requires keeping abreast of ecological monitoring efforts in the Umpqua Basin and incorporating monitoring results into restoration planning.

· Provide technical assistance, including the evaluation, survey, design, cost estimates, layout, and implementation and construction inspection of best management practices.

• Supervise full-time staff and oversee the work of all program managers.
• Supervise activities to ensure action recommendations of the Umpqua Basin Watershed Assessments and Action Plans are addressed.
• Direct staff work toward accomplishing the goals outlined in The Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds and other current guidance.

· Act as primary PUR Contracting Officer with authority to appoint other Contracting Officers, CORs, and Project Inspectors. Develops contract bid packets, procures quotes and bids for contracted services and materials.

· Determine the need for restoration/enhancement permits. Write up, submit and follow the permit requirements. Work to resolve any disputes with agencies issuing permits.

• Provide oversight to the outreach program of the Council.
• Oversee and ensure required monitoring is completed for projects.

· Attend committee and subcommittee meetings based on need-to-know and availability.

• Encourage and use volunteers for Council work.
• Provide oversight of PUR grants and budgets.
• Conduct or coordinate fundraising, both local and regional. Build the organization through fundraising and increased revenue generation from grants, membership, donors and events. Work with the Board of Directors to establish a comprehensive and attainable fundraising strategy.
• Serve as primary organizational spokesperson and contact for PUR with appropriate media outlets, other agencies and the public. Speak at or attend meetings and conferences on water conservation, water quality, salmon restoration techniques, board development and community collaboration, etc.
• Work to cultivate board involvement and board recruitment and training.
• Support or organize support for PUR committees and subcommittees.
• Contact, encourage, and assist local landowners as they develop watershed restoration or other projects consistent with the goals identified by the Council, or for review by the Council.
• Encourage and assist coordination among all involved parties in Umpqua basin watershed activities, including local landowners, state and federal agencies, other watershed executive directors and other willing partners.
• Stay abreast of key watershed concerns and help to keep PUR current and relevant for constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a natural resources-related field
• Familiarity with watershed council roles and functions in the state of Oregon
• Existing professional relationships in the watershed restoration and management field
• Familiarity with the Umpqua Basin

Minimum Qualifications:

• Non-profit management experience in watershed and natural resource conservation organizations
• Track record of success in securing grants, individual contributions and donated services
• Proven leadership skills and experience
• An entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and organizational development
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and programs
• Personal commitment to engaging the community in watershed stewardship
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Experience in work planning and strategic planning
• Experience supervising employees and volunteers
• Computer literate
• Personable, professional, self-motivated, collaborative and flexible

Salary and Benefits:

This is a ¾-full time position with a competitive salary commensurate with the skills and experience of the candidate. Benefits are negotiable and include paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), retirement and schedule flexibility.

Other Information:

The ED works under the guidance and direction of the President of the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers. The Executive Committee of the Watershed Council will do orientation, training, performance reviews and evaluation.

This position involves frequent travel throughout Douglas County to attend daytime and evening meetings. Overnight stay on assignment may be required. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to provide his or her own means of transportation. The ED will occasionally participate in outdoor field activities that may require lifting up to 40 pounds, traversing uneven ground and wading in streams and wetlands.

How To Apply:

Submit a cover letter (including start date availability), resume, and contact information for three professional and three personal references to kevin@umpquarivers.org. Review of applications will begin as they are received.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Interviews: An interview date is to be determined and scheduled once applications are received.

Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Work Location: In-Person and innovative strategies!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person