Hybrid Associate Director, River Restoration, Dam Removal

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About the role

  • Support and grow American Rivers’ work in the Northeast Region to restore rivers through dam removal and aquatic connectivity.
  • Work in close collaboration with existing communities of practice to initiate and implement projects.
  • Build and maintain an ongoing docket of between 12 and 15 dam removal projects in all stages of development.
  • Manage 2 dam removals in construction annually.
  • Provide support and direct assistance to partners working on dam removal projects.
  • Assist in raising funds in close coordination with the Regional Director and others.
  • Support the storytelling and messaging of our work with Marketing and Communications team.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in project management with responsibility for managing scheduling and dependencies, budgets, and commitments to external stakeholders or customers.
  • Demonstrated commitment to improving the environment and supporting American Rivers’ commitment that “Life Depends on Rivers”.
  • A team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work well with a diverse range of people.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to effectively communicate with partners and agency representatives in decision-making, consensus-building, and collaboration.
  • Demonstrated strength in critical thinking, judgment, dependability, and initiative.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
  • The ability and willingness to travel.
  • Consistent exercise of professional discretion, self-motivation, and independent judgement.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance.
  • After one year of service, American Rivers begins contributing a 3% employer contribution.
  • Four weeks of paid leave, eleven paid holidays, three floating holidays, and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package to full-time, regular employees.
  • Support for employee’s well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

Job title

Associate Director, River Restoration, Dam Removal

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$61,800 - $75,600 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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