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Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors for management of the entire non-profit organization including fundraising/development, human resources, strategic planning, program delivery, finance, communications, and community engagement.
The Executive Director cultivates South Yuba River Citizen's League's (SYRCL) mission and vision through personal leadership and advances the mission through outstanding programmatic and advocacy efforts at the watershed, state, and sometimes national level. The Executive Director publicly represents the organization to government agencies, partners, community, and the media.
As a leader, the Executive Director strives for transparency and consensus in decision-making, and is committed to an organizational culture of inclusion, openness, and personal initiative. Staff are expected to operate with the highest degree of integrity, responsibility, creativity, and professionalism; the Executive Director is responsible for both fostering and embodying these values to ensure the health and effective performance of the organization.
SYRCL’s mission is to “unite the community;” thus, the Executive Director plays a key role in engaging and empowering community members, volunteers, partners, agency staff and elected officials to work together to protect the watershed.
- For more information, please visit www.yubariver.org.
LOCATION: This position is in person, in Nevada City, CA. The successful candidate will need to be present in the office most days.
YOU ARE A/AN:
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An experienced, innovative, and strategic visionary who can inspire a range of audiences while boldly and strategically identifying opportunities for expansion and refinement with our mission at the core
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A results-driven leader who will embrace and expand strategic goals, set priorities, delegate responsibilities, demonstrate accountability, allocate resources to produce results and reflect organizational values
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Accomplished and compassionate with a deep commitment to building authentic, sincere relationships with staff, Board, donors, funders, partners, volunteers, community members, and other key stakeholders
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In possession of a hands-on, "boots on the ground" mentality and lead by example with humility and a sense of humor
SALARY/BENEFITS
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Salary range is $105,000-$135,000
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Benefits include:
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PTO: 14 days per year on an accrual basis, 10 paid holidays and 3 sick days
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100% employer paid health insurance
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2% 401(k) retirement match (fully vested after 3 years)
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The opportunity to fiercely advocate for the ecosystem health of the Yuba River Watershed in partnership with a deeply committed and closely connected activist community
To learn more about the impact of South Yuba River Citizens League, please click on the links below:
What is Restoration and what does it mean for the Yuba River watershed?
Lower Long Bar Restoration Update
TO APPLY
- To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please click "Apply" below to email a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman.
- All applications and inquiries will receive a response and be kept strictly confidential.
DEAI/EQUITY STATEMENT
"At SYRCL we value diversity — in backgrounds and in experience, and we need people from all backgrounds to achieve our mission of uniting the community to protect and restore the Yuba River so people and nature can thrive. SYRCL’s team is empathetic, caring, and supportive. We are intentional about the team and culture that we are building, seeking team members who are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's well-being and growth.
SYRCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, religious creed, gender, genetic information, genetic characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, marital status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility."