POSITION: Michigan State Director POSTING DATE: March 9, 2017
LOCATION: East Lansing, MI CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a full-time State Director to oversee our programs in
RESPONSIBILITIES
Overall responsibility for leading and developing Clean Water's work in Michigan, including the following responsibilities:
§ Develop and oversee campaigns, including legislative and electoral efforts, community organizing and coalition building, policy development, research and public education. Provide direction to local and state campaigns. Work with national staff to implement local and state elements of national campaigns.
§ Lead planning and implementation of strategies to build Clean Water Action in MI.
§ Hire, train, supervise and develop program staff.
§ Develop and implement fundraising plans in coordination with national staff, raising funds from foundations, individual donors and other sources.
§ Provide program direction and support for field and phone canvass programs. Work in partnership with canvass leadership to build strong canvass programs.
§ Oversee administrative and financial management systems and strategies, including budgets and other financial management tools.
§ Represent Clean Water in work with other organizations, public officials, funders and the media.
QUALIFICATIONS
§ Ability to provide strategic leadership to build and direct the organization. Experience as a manager or organizer with an environmental or other non-profit organization.
§ Successful fundraising experience with foundations, major donors, and events.
§ Proven ability to supervise, support and develop staff and volunteers, including people located in different cities. Ability to recruit and manage a diverse staff.
§ At least four years experience organizing issue or electoral campaigns. Environmental experience is preferred though not required. Experience with grassroots and coalition organizing is highly desirable.
§ Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
§ Proven strategic planning and operational management skills, including the ability to manage diverse projects and personnel, budgets and multiple priorities.
§ Experience with professional canvass programs is highly desirable.
OTHER INFORMATION
§ Regular travel throughout Michigan and to occasional national gatherings, required.
§ Compensation depending on qualifications. Attractive benefits package.
§ Start Date: As soon as possible.
To apply, send letter of interest and resume to MIDirectorSearch@cleanwater.org.
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund value a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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