Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000
Job Type: Full Time with benefits
Experience Level: Program development and management, staff supervision, research/monitoring design
Education: Masters/PhD in Ecology, Natural Resources, or related field
Start Date: November 1, 2023 (tentative)
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and include “Senior Director, Water for the Future” in the subject line.
Sustainable Conservation (a leading non-profit in its field) advances the collaborative stewardship of California’s land, air, and water for the benefit of nature and people. Every day, we bring together businesses, landowners, scientists, government and others in some of the most productive yet economically disadvantaged parts of California, to steward the resources on which we all depend in ways that are just and make economic sense. Please visit www.suscon.org to learn more about our work.
Sustainable Conservation is committed to addressing policies and practices that have historically prioritized economic benefits to some at the ecological, health, and/or economic expense of others. We engage with diverse entities like businesses, non-profits, agricultural communities, government, etc. to partner in co-creating solutions to catalyze more substantial improvements in areas of California where the stakes are highest for getting it right. We strive to center diversity, equity, and inclusion in our mission and vision and through everything we do – both within individual programs and the organization, both in the field and at the office – so we can help shape a California where all can truly thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Director, Water for the Future Program, will lead a well-established and growing program of our organization with far reaching impact. Our Water for the Future Program advances promising practices, tools, incentives and policies to help achieve long-term water sustainability in California. Our efforts mean reliable, affordable and clean water for healthy communities, vibrant waterways that support diverse wildlife and habitats, and a dependable supply of water for irrigating the crops that feed the nation. Key responsibilities include overall strategic guidance and day-to-day management in collaboration with the Director, Water for the Future Program. Success in this role will come from strong and creative strategic thinking for the program and the organization, a commitment to collaboration and building leadership skills within a very talented and growing team and a passion to grow and harness relationships with external partners to support and enhance our work.
Location: This position may be at our any of our offices - San Francisco, Modesto or Sacramento. Our teams work in a hybrid work environment with an option to work remotely a few days a week. Periodic travel throughout the state will be required.