Central/Eastern Washington Outreach Manager
Posted June 4th, 2008
Washington Rivers Conservancy (WRC) is a non-profit organization working statewide to provide community-based restoration and protection of Washington’s rivers and streams, water rights expertise, and expertise in water law and the science and policy of river restoration. We partner with water right owners, land trusts, conservation districts, state and federal agencies, tribal entities and others promoting voluntary, market based approaches that have economic, environmental and social benefits for communities in Washington.††WRC’s works to implement water policy reform that will result in sustainable water management in Washington that enhance and sustain Washington’s communities and ecosystems.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for directing our Eastern Washington outreach program for our water policy reform initiative and our water rights education efforts. Responsibilities and duties will focus on building alliances and support for our work while developing solutions and sensible reforms on water issues among individuals, grass roots organizations, agencies and elected officials. The outreach coordinator will work closely with project partners and report to the Director of WRC.
Description of Primary Responsibilities include:
In coordination with our partners, develop and implement strategies to build support for water policy reform, specific water management and river protection actions, and funding necessary to effectively implement laws, regulations and policies
Build alliances, create and maintain working relationships with strategic partners, stakeholders, policy-makers and community members in Eastern Washington
Development and distribution of outreach materials including WRC’s Landowners Guide to Water Rights and the water reform campaign brochure Before the Well Runs Dry.
Public speaking at workshops, conferences and other venues
Coordinate with partner organizations to leverage resources and maximize effectiveness.
Required Qualifications include:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Understanding of basic principles of water law and/or practical experience with water
Strong team work ethic
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups
Ability and willingness to travel, periodically overnight
Local knowledge of Eastern Washington
Solid working knowledge in Power Point, Word, Excel
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, insurance, paid vacation and holidays
How to Apply:
Submit a resume with a letter of interest and a description of how you meet the qualifications to: Lisa Pelly, Director at lisa@warivers.org or by post to 103 Palouse, Suite 14, Wenatchee WA 98801. Position is open until filled, interested persons are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Washington Rivers Conservancy and others will be speaking talking about water rights at the Water Rights sales and Transfers in Washington Seminar in Twisp on April 14,, 2007. Washington Rivers Conservancy's Director will be speaking on Water Rights Acquisition for Instream Flow. The agenda and registration information for the seminar is available at www.lorman.com.
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Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program (CBWTP) Meeting
During the week of September 15, Washington Rivers Conservancy staff is joining with our partners in the CBWTP for a series of seminars and project tours taking place throughout central Washington. The project tours will highlight the Manastash Reverse Auction in the Yakima Basin. We’ll be exchanging ideas and information with other groups and agencies working around the Columbia Basin on voluntary, market-based strategies for restoring streamflows. The meetings are supported by the Bonneville Power Administration and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. For more information, please see www.cbwtp.org.
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