Hudson Riverkeeper: Executive Director

Riverkeeper is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2010.

Position & Responsibilities

The Executive Director is the organization’s senior executive officer and provides overall strategic direction for the organization and leadership of the staff management team. The ED reports to the Board Chair and Executive Committee of the Board and coordinates with the Board on overall governance. The ED manages an assistant and several department directors that oversee Riverkeeper programs, finance, operations and fundraising.  The ED also works with a variety of partners and stakeholders to develop a broad base of support for Riverkeeper and its mission.

The Organization

Founded in 1966, Riverkeeper is New York’s leading clean water advocacy organization and the flagship of the worldwide waterkeeper movement. Riverkeeper’s primary mission is to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries, and to safeguard the drinking water supply of New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.

Selection Criteria

Candidates should:

• have a substantial history of working in the environmental sector, ideally as an advocate with management experience
• have a demonstrated track record of success in fundraising, especially in the area of major donor cultivation;
• have strong writing, editing and computer skills and be able to use a variety of styles and voices to reach different audiences;
• have significant experience and comfort with public speaking;
• have extensive experience working with the media, including doing television interviews, press conferences, etc.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with skills and experience.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and two writing samples to Mary Beth Postman, mpostman@law.pace.edu.  Please write: SEARCH: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in the subject line.  Please do not call or fax. Thank you.