Are you ready to make a difference for California’s rivers? We are looking for a passionate advocate to step into the role of Engagement Manager. In this full-time leadership position, you’ll develop and lead strategies to grow our community of members, volunteers, and partners, with a focus on the San Joaquin Valley watershed. You’ll oversee river trips and outdoor events, manage a vibrant volunteer network, and build meaningful partnerships with diverse communities. Whether it’s organizing campaigns, planning river adventures, or amplifying voices in advocacy, you’ll play a central role in driving our mission forward. Based in Sacramento, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team while traveling across the state to champion our rivers. If you’re a natural leader who thrives in the outdoors and wants to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Applicants please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Executive Director
Friends of the River is recruiting for an Executive Director to lead the policy and advocacy work of restoring California rivers and fighting for a sustainable water future. As our threats and opportunities have expanded this year, our work and staffing need to expand also. FOR is looking for a passionate and experienced river advocate, a strategic water leader who can ensure FOR shows up effectively to influence the public processes so critical to shaping our river systems for the future. Please share this opportunity widely within your professional contacts in the water world.
Please see the job description.
Applicants please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].