Description
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Great Basin Water Network seeks an Executive Director who is energetic, charismatic and highly motivated, with management experience and strategic vision, and diverse communication skills.
About the Position: Executive Director
The Executive Director provides visionary and strategic leadership for GBWN, reporting to the Board of Directors, and specifically the President of the Board. This is a full-time position, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration, legal campaigns, programs, and consultants; as well as managing the organization’s financial health.
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, assessment and improvement of the mission-related programs, revenue generation and financial management, strategic and annual planning, partnerships, community relations, legislative and government relations, public relations, and other key areas. The E.D. serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization with funders, stakeholders, and the media.
As a leader of GBWN, the Executive Director is expected to communicate effectively; act with courage and moxie; strategize; collaborate; and show independent initiative. The E.D. will work cooperatively and productively with a wide variety of stakeholders including legislators; state, tribal, federal and local officials; the Board of Directors; donors and sponsors; community partners, business leaders; the media; community members and all Network participants.
Primary Responsibilities: Be a leading voice for water in the west
Lead water protection campaigns and advocacy strategies by disseminating communications, collaborating with long-standing partners, and navigating high-level water politics in local, state and federal arenas.
Foster an inclusive, positive and collaborative work culture with consultants, Board and stakeholders, including regular reports and updates.
Oversee finances, grants, and supporter engagement with our bookkeeper and administrative assistant.
Engage the Board of Directors in policy and decision-making for organizational stewardship and direction.
Lead fundraising efforts to sustain and grow the organization, including gift cultivation, donor stewardship, grant applications, requests to foundations, corporations and other sources. Provide updates and reports to funders as needed.
Oversee and create newsletters, website updates, and social media content.
Engage with traditional and non-traditional media outlets to inform the public about our campaigns and initiatives.
Conduct water tours and public events for rural and urban constituencies.
Other duties as assigned.
Primary Program Activities
Continue leading role in opposing the Cedar City Pipeline through the administrative, legislative and legal processes.
Advocate for water laws that balance community and conservation frameworks in the Nevada legislature.
Maintain GBWN’s position and expertise as a go-to voice and source of information on Colorado River issues, with a focus on conservation.
Assist our Tribal partners through strategic consultation in regulatory, legislative and legal matters.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum three years of professional-level experience in advocacy, government affairs, academia, or business. Fundraising or grant writing experience preferred.
Background in natural resources.
Public sector, private sector or NGO experience will be considered.
Current driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to remote rural areas.
Position Details
Work from home. Must be located in Reno, NV or Las Vegas, NV.
The position entails extensive travel, as much as one week per month. Travel expenses reimbursed.
Salary/compensation $105,000 – $115,000 DOE.
Up to 5% 403(b) retirement contribution.
Up to $7,500 contribution to pre-tax Health Reimbursement Account.
GBWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and a writing sample to GBWN Board at board@greatbasinwater.org with subject line GBWN Executive Director.
Position will be open until filled.
About the Organization
The Great Basin Water Network (GBWN) (www.greatbasinwater.org) is a small but successful and respected nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect locally sustainable water uses, natural resources and the public interest through communication, coordination, research, science, education, litigation, and advocacy in the extended Great Basin.
We promote sustainable water management in the West by partnering with directly affected communities grappling with dangerous development, aridification, drought and warming. With collaboration and independent thinking at the forefront, we bring a diverse voice to human and ecological communities in the regulatory, judicial and legislative arenas. Our watchdog functions, educational outreach and governmental engagement ensure a well-informed public that participates in decision-making.
We are a network of urban and rural, ranchers and farmers, counties and communities, Native American tribes, hunters, anglers, hikers, conservationists, and businesses committed to the careful assessment of water projects and their environmental, social and economic consequences. GBWN was founded in 2005 in response to the push by Southern Nevada Water Authority to pump and pipe groundwater for sprawl in Las Vegas. Thanks to our partnerships, we defeated the project in 2020.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to board@greatbasinwater.org.
