State Director/Western Regional Director Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: State Director/Western Regional Director
ORGANIZATION: Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund
San Francisco, California
As one of the largest, most effective environmental organizations in the nation, Clean Water Action (CWA)
works for clean, safe, affordable water, the prevention of health threatening pollution, the creation of
environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and the empowerment of people to make democracy work. With its
more than 1.2 million members, volunteers and seasoned professional staff, CWA’s grassroots muscle has been
critical in shaping and strengthening laws such as the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act and the
Superfund for toxics cleanup. California-based accomplishments include the Bottled Water Right to Know
legislation, and an important victory to clean the San Francisco Bay from mercury contamination.
Clean Water Action provides recognized leadership on critically important environmental, health, ecosystem
protection and community quality of life concerns. Recent examples include: arsenic in drinking water and
"pressure treated" lumber; sewage pollution/dumping; mercury, power plant and incinerator pollution and safer
renewable energy alternatives; wetlands, watershed and drinking water source protection; environmental funding
and enforcement. Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a 501(c)3 organization with whom CWA collaborates, promoting
and educating the public on issues relating to water, waste, toxics, and natural resources. For more information on
programs and the organization, please go to www.cleanwateraction.org.
CWA/CWF in California has enjoyed solid results in accomplishing its mission at its current level, and is now
poised for future growth with the guidance of a strong State Director (SD). Working with both a local budget, and
the support and collaboration from the national office, this is a perfect opportunity for a natural leader with an
entrepreneurial spirit to help CWA/CWF reach its full potential, with plans to grow to a $1MM program within 2-
3 years.
BUDGET & STAFF: The CWA/CWF State Director reports to the Deputy Director located in Philadelphia,
directly supervises 2.5 staff members, manages an annual budget of about $500K, and indirectly oversees 25-30
additional outreach staff and a total California budget of $1.5MM
BASIC FUNCTION: The State Director is responsible for the overall management of the CWA/CWF’s
programs in California including program and campaign oversight, management of personnel; leading strategic
planning & visioning; fundraising and public relations; and fiscal oversight and budgeting. Based on the
candidate’s qualifications, this role can be expanded to Regional Director, managing programs and staff in other
Western states as well. Regular travel throughout California and to other states supervised, and to occasional
national gatherings is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Specifically, the CWA/CWF State Director:
• Develops and oversees programs and campaigns, including legislative and electoral campaigns,
community and coalition organizing, policy development, and research and education programs.
Provides direction to local and state campaigns. Works in partnership with national staff to implement
local and state elements of national campaigns.
• Leads planning and implementation of strategies to build Clean Water Action in California.
• Provides leadership and is a mentor to staff and volunteers. Ensures the highest effectiveness of campaign
work and the attainment of established programmatic goals and priorities through team building and
effective management.
• Plans, leads, and helps execute fundraising efforts. In collaboration with the national office, the SD meets
and networks with funders and prospective donors and has major responsibility for helping to enhance
revenue streams.
• Provides program direction and support for field and phone canvass programs. Works in partnership with
canvass leadership to build strong canvass programs.
• Oversees administrative and financial management systems and strategies, including budgets and other
financial management tools.
• Represents Clean Water in work with other organizations, public officials, funders and the media. Directs
the marketing, public relations and promotion for all CWA/CWF activities, including, but not limited to
community outreach, and media relations. Establishes and nurtures relationships with businesses, elected
officials, media and others who can help support CWA/CWF programs and campaigns.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND:
-Passion for and commitment to the mission of CWA/CWF and environmental advocacy in general. Tell us about
this in your cover letter.
-Minimum of 3-5 years experience in non-profit management as senior manager, campaign organizer or
equivalent.
-Proven ability to manage legislative campaigns and issues-oriented programs. Experience with grassroots and
coalition organizing and campaigns is highly desirable, as is experience with electoral campaigns.
-Experience with professional canvass programs is highly desirable.
-Substantial record of successful fundraising from public and private sources, including major donors, to support
local agency programs.
-Proven manager, motivator and staff leader. Enthusiasm, people skills, commitment, and an inspirational
leadership style are a must, especially for long-distance staff.
-Financial acumen including budgeting, and fiscal management.
-Exemplary communication skills including public speaking and writing, and an ability to network with
community representatives, business executives, foundation officials, donors, and the media.
-Enthusiasm for and desire to successfully build the organization; thrives on taking ownership of and growing the
local program.
-Ability to understand ones strengths and acknowledge ones weaknesses to then ask for support and/or delegate
those responsibilities.
-Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
COMPENSATION:
The compensation package is competitive. Final salary offered will be based on the applicant’s meeting job
qualifications, commensurate relevant experience, and specific roles and responsibilities assigned. Comprehensive
benefits package. Salary range: $65,000-75,000 annually, and will be reviewed regularly based on goal
achievement.
TO APPLY: Submit your resume, and a letter of interest that articulates your experience as it relates to our needs
by July 7th, 2008, to:
cwa@articulateintegrity.com
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT CWA/CWF
Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are encouraged to apply.
This search is being conducted by Articulate Integrity.