Executive Director- San Francisco, CA

Organization: Tuolumne River Preservation Trust

Position Title: Executive Director

Location: 111 New Montgomery, Suite 205, San Francisco, CA, 94105, US

Hours and Compensation: full time; $65,000 –  $80,000

Application Deadline: January 21, 2014

Organization Overview

The Tuolumne River Trust is the voice for the river from Yosemite National Park through the San Joaquin Valley and into the San Francisco Bay-Delta. We seek a healthy and vibrant river that is teeming with fish and wildlife; safe for drinking, fishing and swimming; and held in trust as a refuge for our children and grandchildren. We build stewardship of the Tuolumne by fostering strong personal connections to the river through watershed-wide education, outreach, and adventures. Leveraging this support, we put policies in place to protect and restore the river.

Founded in 1981, the Trust is the only organization working throughout the watershed, linking Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin valley conservation issues and forging strong ties between rural mountain and valley regions and Bay Area urban communities. The Trust won permanent protection for 83 miles of the Tuolumne River in 1984 and defeated a proposed hydroelectric project on the Clavey River in 1994. We expanded our scope in 1995 to include the lower reaches of the Tuolumne by playing a major role in winning higher river flows for wild salmon runs and pursuing several floodplain restoration projects. In 2001, the Trust launched the Bay Area Program and convinced the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to drop plans to expand the Hetch Hetchy system that would have increased their ability to divert water from the river by as much as 50%.

Description

The Tuolumne River Trust is seeking an Executive Director to lead and build an organization with a steady record of programmatic success and financial growth. The Trust has an annual budget of approximately $850,000, 8 full time employees and several part time employees and consultants working in Sonora, Modesto and San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sound administrative and fiscal management and grant reporting.
• Supervise TRT staff and consultants to deliver strong programs and ensure furthering financial success
• Develop and implement the strategic vision for the organization
• Facilitate, manage, and participate in the successful implementation of the Trust’s program work;
• Oversee fund development, communications and grant reporting working with the Advancement Director, other staff and the board.
• Staffing and developing the Board of Directors and Advisors in coordination with existing directors and advisors.
• Represent the Trust to government and elected officials, members of the media, the general public, and our partners throughout the watershed.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental policy, science, or related field (Advanced degree preferred).
• At least 5 years experience in the non-profit field including management, advocacy, communications
• Demonstrated experience in developing and administering a comprehensive fundraising program, including individual donors, foundation and corporate solicitations, direct mail, and other revenue-generating programs
• Understanding of Tuolumne River watershed issues (Experience in California water issues and watershed restoration a plus).
• Experience managing a budget of at least $500K
• Experience in personnel supervision.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as basic computer skills.
• Commitment to the environment.

Location

The Executive Director may be based out of the Trust’s San Francisco, Modesto, or Sonora office. The position will require regular travel to the other two offices and other locations.

Additional Details

The salary is on par with environmental non-profits, within a range of $65,000 – $80,000, depending on experience. The Trust provides excellent benefits and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse staff. This is an exciting opportunity that offers excellent potential for professional growth and accomplishment.

How to Apply

Please send an email (with cover letter, resume, three references, and a 2-page writing sample as attachments) with subject heading “Executive Director” to [email protected] by January 21, 2014. For more information, visit: www.tuolumne.org.