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American Rivers

Protecting our nation's rivers for people, wildlife & the communities that depend on them.

Vice President, Regional Programs

Vice PresidentVice PresidentFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 1973H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

35 days ago

Salary

$142.6K - $180K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree12 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Provide strategic direction and support to nine regional directors, fostering their development as effective leaders and managers. • Learn from the success in the regions and support the development of replicable models (policy, financial, administrative) to be used across the regions and the organization. • Serve on the organizational program and operations teams to ensure organizational coordination, strategic direction, and effective collaboration. • Evaluate and support an efficient and effective structure to facilitate cross-regional collaboration and ample support in accordance with our strategic plan. • Ensure effective communication and coordination across teams and advocate on behalf of regions to implement the organizational strategic plan. • Support the vetting, development, and execution of public engagement campaigns. • Collaborate with internal teams to implement regional initiatives in alignment with national strategies and priorities. • Develop and coordinate American Rivers Action Fund strategies in coordination with interested staff and partners in regions. • Support the growth and functionality of regional councils. • Ensure councils have tools and operations to serve as strong connectors to the organization and mission. • Help regional teams foster and advance thoughtful partnerships based in equity and justice to build a river movement that achieves outcomes to protect and restore rivers. • Support regional directors in close coordination with advancement, fundraising strategies to secure resources for regional programs, and cultivating relationships with donors and partners. • Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities and engage community partners. • Promote an inclusive environment where staff and volunteers feel valued and empowered to contribute their best. • Act as a champion for American Rivers’ values, ensuring that all initiatives reflect our commitment to collaboration, results, equity, and justice.

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience (12-15 years) in a senior leadership role in the nonprofit or environmental sector.
  • Exceptional, proven management skills of senior-level managers with a track record of developing high-performing remote teams.
  • Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Campaign and public engagement expertise.
  • Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving and strategic thinking to drive program success.
  • Deep commitment to equity, justice, and the principles of collaboration and community engagement.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • The ability to travel 30-50% of the time.
  • Experience with conservation project implementation is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance.
  • Financial Security: After one year of service, American Rivers begins contributing a 3% employer contribution. There is no vesting schedule for employer contributions, as employees are 100% vested upon participation.
  • Time Off: Four weeks of paid leave, eleven paid holidays, three floating holidays, and sick leave.
  • Focus Fridays (no internal meetings).
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Home office stipend.
  • Comprehensive leave policies, including sabbatical leave (every seven years) and paid parental leave (six weeks w/ one year of service).

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