Executive Director

Great Basin Water Network seeks an Executive Director who is energetic, charismatic and highly motivated, with management experience and strategic vision, and diverse communication skills.

The Executive Director provides visionary and strategic leadership for GBWN, reporting to the Board of Directors, and specifically the President of the Board. This is a full-time position, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration, legal campaigns, programs, and consultants; as well as managing the organization’s financial health.

The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, assessment and improvement of the mission-related programs, revenue generation and financial management, strategic and annual planning, partnerships, community relations, legislative and government relations, public relations, and other key areas. The E.D. serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization with funders, stakeholders, and the media.

As a leader of GBWN, the Executive Director is expected to communicate effectively; act with courage and moxie; strategize; collaborate; and show independent initiative. The E.D. will work cooperatively and productively with a wide variety of stakeholders including legislators; state, tribal, federal and local officials; the Board of Directors; donors and sponsors; community partners, business leaders; the media; community members and all Network participants.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum three years of professional-level experience in advocacy, government affairs, academia, or business. Fundraising or grant writing experience preferred.

Background in natural resources.

Public sector, private sector or NGO experience will be considered.

Current driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to remote rural areas.

Position Details

Work from home. Must be located in Reno, NV or Las Vegas, NV.

The position entails extensive travel, as much as one week per month. Travel expenses reimbursed.

Salary/compensation $105,000 – $115,000 DOE.

Up to 5% 403(b) retirement contribution.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letter and a writing sample to GBWN Board at board@greatbasinwater.org with subject line GBWN Executive Director.

Position will be open until filled.

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