JOB: Deputy Director for Water Planning with WRA (Boulder, Denver, or Phoenix)

[Rick Trilsch]

Position Summary: Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a passionate Deputy Director for Water Planning with deep knowledge of western water management issues to lead our advocacy efforts to implement sustainable water management policies, including water conservation/efficiency, alternative water supplies, and integrated planning processes. This position requires management of other staff, strategic planning, direct advocacy to policymakers, research, analysis, and writing, as well as working collaboratively with external stakeholders. Reporting to WRA’s Healthy Rivers Program Director, the Deputy Director will collaborate with fellow program staff, conservation community partners, water providers, local governments, and state agencies to advance the next generation of water management strategies. Competitive salary based on relative experience; the salary range for this position will be provided to applicants invited to a first round interview. WRA’s excellent benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life & disability insurance, 3-weeks paid vacation leave, sick leave, parental leave, sabbatical leave after five years, and an RTD EcoPass for staff based in the Boulder/Denver area. Position is full-time exempt.

Location: The position can be based in Boulder, Denver, or Phoenix.

About WRA: Founded in 1989, Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is dedicated to protecting the West’s land, air, and water to ensure that vibrant communities exist in balance with nature. We use law, science, and economics to craft innovative solutions to the most pressing conservation issues in the region within three core program areas: Clean Energy, Healthy Rivers and Western Lands.

Job description and how to apply: https://westernresourceadvocates.org/job-announcement-deputy-director-water-planning

Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2018