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Description
The Clean Water Network (CWN) seeks a director for a national coalition of 1000+ organizations working to protect and restore our nation's rivers, lakes, coastal waters and wetlands. CWN shapes public policy through a combination of grassroots and national advocacy.
The director has overall responsibility for operations under the direction of the CWN steering committee (which acts like a board). The director will work with CWN members to reach consensus regarding policy positions; implement campaign strategies; raise and administer the organizational budget; draft and edit action alerts, monthly newsletter, and other materials; represent CWN to governmental agencies and the media; and supervise Network staff in the performance of their duties.
Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience, proven coalition-building skills, and demonstrated leadership ability. Excellent writing and communications skills are essential. Experience in grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, media outreach, clean water and wetlands policy, fundraising, policy analysis, and/or staff management are preferred.
The salary for this position is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits.
CWN is an independently funded and managed and is a project of NRDC. CWN/NRDC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to workplace diversity.
To Apply:
Email or mail a letter of interest, resume, and 1-2 page writing sample (press release, fact sheet or action alert preferred):
Christy Leavitt
Director Job Search
Clean Water Network
1200 New York Ave, NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
www.cwn.org