River Conservation Jobs

Georgia River Network keeps track of river job openings all over the Southeast. We also provide links to organizations and services that do the same thing nationwide. Check back here periodically for new listings -- we post them as we get them.

Cobb County Environmental Program Specialist

https://cobbcounty.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=155161

Altamaha Riverkeeper - Riverkeeper

http://www.altamahariverkeeper.org/aboutus/job.asp

Coosa River Basin Initiative - Program Coordinator
http://www.coosa.org/

  Non-profit river protection group seeks energetic, self-motivated river advocate and educator to serve as Program Coordinator in North America’s most biologically diverse river basin. Program Coordinator is responsible for CRBI’s education, water monitoring and restoration programs and assists Executive Director with advocacy projects. Applicants must exhibit strong knowledge of state and federal clean water laws as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. As an advocate and educator, applicants must be comfortable and effective communicating with environmental regulators, the regulated community and the general public. Applicants should have background in biological/chemical water monitoring; certification as a Georgia Adopt-A-Stream and Alabama Water Watch trainer is needed to complete responsibilities of job. Applicants should be effective educators and should be comfortable presenting information to all age groups—from pre-school to senior citizens.  Applicants must have strong work ethic and high capacity for hard work. Position involves some strenuous activity associated with river clean ups, recreational outreach activities and fundraising events. Work is conducted as much on local rivers and streams and in the community as in the office. Desired background: 2 or more years relevant experience in environmental education or advocacy with college degree in related field. Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks and competent computer literacy is also needed. Salary range of $30,000 to $34,000 per year based on experience. Benefit package includes health insurance.  Applicants should send resume, cover letter, writing sample and three references to: Joe Cook, CRBI, 408 Broad St., Rome, GA 30161 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Emory University Sustainability Coordinator
Announced 10/18/11

http://www.hr.emory.edu/careers/index.html

Georgia Forest Watch

Executive Director

Summary

The primary role of the Executive Director is to maintain funding and implement the annual budget, provide oversight on all programs, direct the implementation of the strategic plan, and supervise staff. The Executive Director reports directly to the GFW Board of Directors.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Oversee the day-to-day administrative, financial management, and personnel needs of the organization.
2. Maintain communications with GFW Board of Directors and implement its directives including serving on committees as needed.
3. Lead the efforts to raise the annual budget to achieve the organization’s mission, goals and objectives.
4. To identify, solicit and maintain funding sources and opportunities.
5. Maintain working relationships with major donors and foundations as well as organizational members. Work with the Board to develop new relationships with major donors and foundations.
6. Working with the Georgia ForestWatch Fundraising Committee on recommending the annual budget for Board approval.
7. Working with the GFW Directors and staff to develop and implement a strategic plan and operating budget to achieve Georgia ForestWatch mission, goals and objectives.
8. Provide creativity, oversight, and guidance in all Georgia ForestWatch program areas supervising and coordinating staff efforts for achieving organizational goals as defined by the Strategic Plan.
9. Prudently manage the organization’s resources within the guidelines set forth in the annual budget, the Georgia ForestWatch Risk Management Policy and current laws and regulations.
10. Supervise and insure the professionalism and development of Georgia ForestWatch staff within the guidelines set forth in the Georgia ForestWatch Personnel Policy and applicable laws and regulations.
11. Maintain a high level of communication with the US Forest Service Regional Forest Supervisor and Deputy Forest Supervisor.
12. Maintain and develop further relationships with the TV, radio and print and internet media to ensure that key forest issues get adequate press coverage.
13. Performing other duties as may be required to achieve Georgia ForestWatch goals and objectives.

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