Director of Clean Water Protection

17 hours ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Center for Nonprofit Management Full time
Job Title: Director of Clean Water Protection

About the Role:

The Director of Clean Water Protection will lead our organization's policy work for the Clean Water Protection Program, which encompasses our Rural Land Protection and Land Use Program. This role will direct, shape, and lead the organization's policy efforts to protect and conserve clean water resources.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with staff, board, and network of experts to develop and implement policy strategies for clean water protection.
  • Conduct and oversee analysis relevant to all conservation policy, including rural land protection and land use.
  • Manage issue campaigns and advocacy efforts with the staff team to advance clean water protection policies.
  • Build relationships with decision-makers in local government, state legislature, state agencies, and other partners and entities to influence policy decisions.
  • Provide leadership in shaping conservation policy in Tennessee and building an effective state-wide coalition for conservation and environmental public policy.
  • Inspire funders and build financial support for the core policy program work of the organization, including proposal writing.
  • Be committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and be dedicated to creating environmental equity and ensuring environmental justice.
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or law degree and 5 or more years of experience in clean water policy.
  • Executive-level experience with natural resource protection, conservation, or environmental action group or organization.
  • Exceptional analytical and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated success in working with multiple partners, government agencies, local governments, community organizations, and diverse groups.
  • Demonstrated success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence, including funders, partner agencies, and localities.
  • Expertise and familiarity with lobbying, campaign management, and advocacy.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in various formats and a confident public speaker.
  • A genuine love for the outdoors and a commitment to protecting our streams, rivers, and wetland resources.
  • Comfortable interacting professionally with all levels of donors, supporters, and volunteers.
  • Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.
  • Team player and strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Able and willing to work outside of the constraints of a standard work week, as required, including weekends.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office (esp. Word, PowerPoint, & Excel), donor software, social media platforms, advocacy/networking tools, and related software.
  • Work style characterized by self-motivation, initiative, and integrity.
  • Commitment to the mission of Harpeth Conservancy.
  • Ability to work legally in the United States.
  • Ability to work out in the field in rivers, and farmland, be able to travel, and work at events.


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