Executive Director, Water Policy & Advocacy
About the Company
Influential organization representing local water agencies
Industry Non-Profit Organization Management
Type Non Profit
Founded 1910
Employees 11-50
Specialties
water conservation drought sustainability and water efficiency
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Water Policy and Advocacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization's budget, providing leadership to a large staff, and working closely with a Board of Directors to advance state and federal advocacy efforts. This role requires a strategic and politically astute executive with a deep understanding of water policy, governance, and administration in California. The Executive Director will also be tasked with managing the organization's internal operations, financial health, and fostering strong engagement with a diverse membership.
Candidates for the Executive Director position should have a proven track record of leading complex organizations, preferably in the nonprofit advocacy sector, and a history of effectively working with elected officials and boards of directors to advance policy priorities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage with a diverse membership, representing agencies of all sizes, and will be adept at outreach and promotion of the organization's services and value. A strong, strategic, and politically astute approach is essential, as is the ability to work with clarity and conviction to support the interests of the member agencies.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Non-Profit Management CEO/President
About the Company
Influential organization representing local water agencies
Industry Non-Profit Organization Management
Type Non Profit
Founded 1910
Employees 11-50
Specialties
water conservation drought sustainability and water efficiency
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Water Policy and Advocacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization's budget, providing leadership to a large staff, and working closely with a Board of Directors to advance state and federal advocacy efforts. This role requires a strategic and politically astute executive with a deep understanding of water policy, governance, and administration in California. The Executive Director will also be tasked with managing the organization's internal operations, financial health, and fostering strong engagement with a diverse membership.
Candidates for the Executive Director position should have a proven track record of leading complex organizations, preferably in the nonprofit advocacy sector, and a history of effectively working with elected officials and boards of directors to advance policy priorities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to engage with a diverse membership, representing agencies of all sizes, and will be adept at outreach and promotion of the organization's services and value. A strong, strategic, and politically astute approach is essential, as is the ability to work with clarity and conviction to support the interests of the member agencies.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Non-Profit Management CEO/President