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CLASSIFICATION: Associate Director 1
WAGE CATERGORY: Exempt
REPORTS TO: North East Regional Director
LOCATION: New England/Remote
About American Rivers
American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers℠.
The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities – including within our organization. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that different people bring to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Director, River Restoration and Dam Removal will support and grow American Rivers’ work in the Northeast Region to restore rivers through dam removal and aquatic connectivity in the northern New England states of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. This position is responsible for working in close collaboration with the existing communities of practice to initiate and implement projects in service of meeting the region’s target of 4,000 dam removals by 2050. This position works with the Northeast Regional team as well as the Dam Removal Conservation Strategies team members working in all American Rivers regions.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
The position is based in New England with preference for location in Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine. The position operates from a home office with full access to American Rivers’ operating systems and technology. There are times that the work will need to be conducted in-person, with travel estimated 3-5 days every month. Most travel is daily. Other occasional regional and national travel to meetings and training may be required.
COMPENSATION
American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $58,055 - $70,955, annually, depending on experience and qualifications. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time, regular employees, including:
At American Rivers, we are committed to supporting our employee’s well-being, professional growth, and financial security, ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.
COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY
American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at 202-243-7040 or recruitment@americanrivers.org. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.
Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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