Company description

River Alliance of Wisconsin is a nonprofit based in Madison, WI that empowers people to protect and restore water. Our membership includes over 2,000 individuals and businesses and more than 80 local watershed groups.

Our vision is a thriving community, economy, and habitat through access to clean, abundant water.

CORE PRINCIPLES:

• We pursue clean water for all with passion and determination.
• We are a credible voice on water policy and public engagement.
• We expect government to safeguard water, and we hold public agencies accountable.
• We believe in the power of grassroots action.
• We engage people in activities to inspire water stewardship.

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Clear Water Businesses Director engages local companies to protect and restore Wisconsin water. Central to the program is a pilot effort, Clear Water Farms, which encourages water stewardship among agricultural producers and leverages River Alliance supporters as consumer advocates. We seek to transform the agriculture industry, using market forces, to one that prioritizes healthy and sustainable local water resources as the foundation of profitable farm operations in Wisconsin.

Essential Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Strong commitment to water conservation and environmental protection
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Knowledge of and familiarity with agricultural production and supply chains
• Collaborative approach to working with government and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in building networks and managing diverse partners
• Demonstrated experience in self-directed program development and management
• Willingness to travel statewide and attend occasional evening and weekend events
• A Bachelor’s degree and/or background in natural resources
• Valid driver’s license
• Desire to laugh out loud and have fun!

Core Responsibilities

• Direct the ongoing design and implementation of the Clear Water Farms pilot program, with partners from the agricultural industry, academia, and government
• Activate other local businesses, through the existing Clear Water Business Consortium, to support water-friendly practices and policy
• Contribute to communications and marketing needs in collaboration with teammates
• Manage program budgets and associated contracts
• Identify funding opportunities to scale the program

This position is full time and based in Madison, WI. Salary commensurate with experience. Includes a comprehensive benefits package, an energetic work environment, and the chance to work with passionate board members, staff and advocates committed to clean fresh water.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $40,000.00 - $55,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

April 20, 2018