ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS
Named one of the best groups to support by “Outside” magazine, American Rivers protects wild rivers, restores damaged rivers, and conserves clean water for people and nature. Since 1973, American Rivers has protected and restored more than 150,000 miles of rivers through advocacy efforts, on-the-ground projects, and annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers® and National River Cleanup® campaigns. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., American Rivers has offices across the country and more than 350,000 members, supporters and volunteers. Our Northern Rockies office based in Bozeman has four full-time staff and annual budget of approximately $500,000. American Rivers maintains a positive work environment with a culture of learning, support and balance. For more information please visit www.americanrivers.org.
American Rivers embraces and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Rivers Connect Us is more than just our tagline. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. Each individual brings life experiences, knowledge, innovation and talent to our work, providing perspectives, experiences and competencies that are critical to our effectiveness.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Northern Rockies Conservation Director works closely with the Northern Rockies Director to lead our river conservation efforts in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. The Conservation Director will supervise or co-supervise fellows, interns and volunteers; conduct grassroots and grasstops outreach; interface with the media and elected officials; and assist in raising funds. The Conservation Director will lead the Northern Rockies office’s engagement in Montanans for Healthy Rivers, a coalition seeking to win new Wild and Scenic River designations on federal public lands in western Montana. The Conservation Director also will lead our team’s engagement in public lands management plans and place-based collaboratives; respond to serious threats to high-value rivers; and assist in other projects and campaigns. In addition to being a key member of the Northern Rockies team, the Conservation Director also will work with American Rivers staff based in other priority basins, participate on internal teams including our Wild and Scenic Rivers/Public Lands Team, and engage with our communications and government relations teams.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the Northern Rockies office’s engagement in Montanans for Healthy Rivers, a coalition seeking to win new Wild and Scenic River designations on public lands in western Montana
- Help manage and grow our coalition of conservation organizations, recreation groups, hunters and anglers, businesses, private landowners, agricultural producers, Native American tribes, local elected leaders and others
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for the coalition
- Conduct grassroots and grasstops outreach to a variety of audiences
- Educate agency staff and elected leaders at the local, state and federal level
- Generate earned media in the form of news stories, editorials and guest opinions
- Assist in developing campaign outreach materials including web content, social media content, brochures, fact sheets, actions, maps and sign-on letters
- Lead our efforts to win long-term administrative protections for rivers flowing across public lands by engaging in land management plan revisions, Comprehensive River Management Plans (CRMPs), and Wild and Scenic eligibility assessments
- Represent our Northern Rockies office in place-based conservation collaboratives that align with our river protection goals
- Identify promising new river protection campaigns in the Northern Rockies
- Develop and implement media strategies to build popular and political support for our river protection efforts
- Represent American Rivers and Montanans for Healthy Rivers at meetings, conferences, donor events, public events, and in the press
- Assist in mentoring and supervising other members of the Northern Rockies team including associates, fellows, interns and volunteers
- Assist in writing grant proposals and reports to foundations
- Co-lead, with the Outreach and Communications Coordinator and other partners, all aspects of the Wild Rivers Film Tour
- Help build a robust network of business partners, with a focus on the outdoor recreation industry
- Collaborate with American Rivers staff that work in other field offices and who serve on other relevant teams including our Wild and Scenic Rivers & Public Lands Team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental studies, or other relevant field
- Five years of experience working in an advocacy role in the natural resources field, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated passion for protecting and enjoying rivers
- Strong writing and public speaking skills
- Experience working with the media and elected leaders
- Solid understanding of the culture and customs of the Intermountain West
- Highly organized and able to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited direct supervision
- Excellent team player who supports and inspires others
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Willingness to travel and occasionally work irregular hours including evenings and weekends
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The pay range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annually depending on qualifications and experience. American Rivers offers full-time employees a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance; four weeks of paid vacation plus paid holidays, and a retirement plan.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter in pdf format to https://americanrivers.bamboohr.com/jobs/ Applications must be received by October 25, 2019.
American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.