Job Description:

The Watershed Council Coordinator is responsible for directing the Applegate River Watershed Council program, including coordination of Watershed Council projects and overall program development, oversight of organizational finances, and staff supervision.

   

   

Responsibilities:

Work with staff to develop and implement the Watershed Council program.

Write and review grant proposals, and coordinate proposal development to achieve program goals.

Work with project staff and office manager to track project progress and financial status.

Conduct annual written performance reviews for individual staff members.

Facilitate communication and collaboration among project managers and Applegate Partnership Board (the governing body of ARWC) to achieve an integrated program.

Coordinate activities with partner groups, including local, state and federal agencies and diverse interest groups.

Represent the Watershed Council at appropriate local, state and regional meetings.

Attend monthly meetings with the Applegate Partnership Board.

Report on Watershed Council activities to interested groups. (Manage / participate in Watershed Council projects.

   

   

Qualifications:

Background in Natural Resources Management.

Experience in project development, fundraising, and management.

Personnel management experience and the ability to work with a diverse population.

Excellent writing skills.

Knowledge of general finance and budgeting procedures.

Computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.

Strong communication skills.

   

   

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Optical insurance coverage for the employee and option to add family members for cost. Life insurance, access to 403 (C) 3 retirement plan, paid vacation according to time employed plus six paid holidays per year. Salary is negotiable ($35 to $38k/year), based on knowledge and experience.

   

   

To Apply, Please Submit:

A resume and three references to:

      Applegate River Watershed Council

      6941 Upper Applegate Road

      Jacksonville, OR 97530

-or-

      jobs@arwc.org

   

   

Closing Date:

Application materials must arrive on or before July 27, 2001.

Applications sent by FAX will not be accepted for review.

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to hrilling@jeffnet.org.

No phone inquiries please.

The Applegate Partnership is a community-based non-profit organization (an Oregon Corporation) involving industry, conservation groups, natural resource agencies, and residents cooperating to encourage and facilitate the use of natural resource principles that promote ecosystem health and diversity. Through community involvement and education, this partnership supports management of all land within the watershed in a manner that sustains natural resources and that will, in turn, contribute to economic and community well-being and resilience.

The Applegate River Watershed Council, a subcommittee of the Applegate Partnership, promotes ecological restoration, conservation, and stewardship of the Applegate River Watershed. Ecological and historical assessments, restoration of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, land and water conservation, and environmental monitoring are accomplished with the support and participation of watershed residents.

The Applegate River Watershed Council is an equal opportunity employer, providing services to the public without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, sexual preference, religious preference, age or disability.