Director, State of Americas Rivers Campaign

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

JOB TITLE : Director, State of Americas Rivers Campaign

POSITION CLASSIFICATION : Director I

SALARY BAND : B

REPORTS TO : Vice President, Communications and Marketing

LOCATION : Washington, DC preferred; remote possible

About American Rivers

American Rivers is a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. We combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 4.4 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nations clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and the strength of our communities. For more than 50 years, our staff, supporters, and partners have been driven by a common belief : Life Depends on Rivers.

The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities including within our organization. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that different people bring to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.

JOB SUMMARY

The Campaign Director will develop and lead the State of Americas Rivers campaign, which tracks key indicators of river health and publicizes the information to spur decision makers to act. This position will oversee the collection and analysis of data, manage the development of an interactive public web tool, direct the process for assigning river health grades to states, and coordinate communications and policy advocacy strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a meticulous project manager who is passionate about using data and compelling public communications to drive positive change for rivers and communities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Campaign Leadership : Develop and implement the overall strategy for the State of Americas Rivers campaign, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Project Management : Establish timelines, deliverables, and accountability systems to ensure smooth execution across multiple workstreams.

Communications & Advocacy : Collaborate with communications staff to develop the State of Americas Rivers report and associated collateral; work with policy staff to connect findings to advocacy campaigns at the state and federal levels.

River Health Grading : Coordinate the process of establishing grading criteria, seeking expert input, and assigning state-level river health scores.

Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain relationships with scientists, advocates, and partner organizations to seek feedback on strategy and broaden the campaigns reach and impact.

Data Management & Analysis : Coordinate with our science partners, overseeing the collection, vetting, and integration of data on river health indicators.

Public Web Tool Development : Partner with internal teams and external vendors to design and maintain an interactive, user-friendly digital platform that makes river health data accessible to the public, policymakers, and media.

Evaluation & Reporting : Track progress, measure impact, and produce updates and reports for organizational leadership, funders, and external audiences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in environmental science, public policy, communications, or a related field.
• At least seven years of experience in campaign management, public policy, conservation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-faceted initiatives involving data, communications, and advocacy.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex timelines and coordinate across multiple teams and partners.
• Experience translating scientific data into compelling, accessible formats for public and policymaker audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deftly manage and coordinate between multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for data visualization and public engagement.
• Commitment to the mission of American Rivers.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION

American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000 depending on experience and qualifications. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time, regular employees', including :

At American Rivers, we are committed to supporting our employees well-being, professional growth, and financial security, ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.

COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY

American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at 202-243-7040 or recruitment@americanrivers.org. Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.