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Advocacy Director

Full time Legal Nonprofit-Social Services Science

Job Description

Protect Our Water Jackson Hole (POWJH) is seeking an Advocacy Director. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Jackson, WY. This position reports to the Executive Director.


JOB SUMMARY:

The Advocacy Director will lead our main programs: advocacy, community solutions, and outreach. As an advocacy organization, we promote actions that improve water quality in the Snake River headwaters and throughout Teton County. The Advocacy Director will work with a team of two (Communications Manager and Water Resources Program Manager) to accomplish the following goals:

Advocate for Clean Water

  • Understand and monitor adherence to regulations that affect water in Teton County
  • Work independently and with outside legal counsel to develop, file, and pursue legal and administrative remedies as needed
  • Support the Science & Regulatory Committee of the POWJH Board of Directors as the key staff liaison
  • Work with POWJH staff, collaborators, and outside legal counsel to draft and promote changes to regulations that affect water quality
  • Collaborate with public and private natural resource organizations, nonprofit organizations, and agencies to effectively advocate for clean water
  • Prioritize the restoration of water quality in Fish Creek in concert with its watershed management plan
  • Engage in grassroots outreach and organizing around town and county policy and funding issues
  • Educate elected officials and their staff on water quality issues and priorities 
  • Participate in meetings with local/state leaders and other key stakeholders and develop written and oral testimony as needed to support POWJH’s advocacy positions
  • Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and partner organizations to achieve common goals and spur needed changes
  • Write, submit, and review applicable open record requests as needed

Communicate with the Public

  • Develop materials to support POWJH advocacy efforts, including educational materials, action alerts, reports, meeting summaries, and testimony on pending rules and legislation
  • Help raise funds for POWJH's program, including identifying new funding opportunities; preparing and submitting grant proposals and grant reports; and assisting the ED in cultivating major donors
  • Assist with public outreach events and other organizational activities
  • Communicate POWJH's goals, operational plans, and strategic vision to external audiences
  • Assist by writing letters to the editor, op-eds, press releases, and other external communication content
  • Provides education programs consistent with grant requirements as needed

Provide Science-based Solutions

  • Develop and coordinate work plans and strategies with staff and outside science advisors to restore and protect the quality of groundwater and surface water resources
  • Oversee programs that help residents know their water, manage their septic systems, and connect to appropriate wastewater systems
  • Attend and report on pertinent water quality meetings and hearings
  • Ensure that POWJH’s strategic plans, policies, and positions on issues reflect the best available science and current statutory and regulatory requirements


QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

  • Two to three years of relevant advocacy experience with a conservation or environmental organization and/or work with an applicable government agency or as an attorney in a related arena
  • B.A., B.S., or above in the sciences, conservation, or environmental studies; J.D. preferred
  • Working knowledge of laws and regulations, including the federal Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, NEPA, and state and local equivalents
  • A passion for water quality restoration and protection in Teton County
  • Demonstrated ability to work with scientists, engineers, and other technical experts to advance environmental priorities
  • Competency with office technology including Google platforms and Microsoft Office
  • Exceptional public speaking, written and oral communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Motivated self-starter able to work independently to execute their responsibilities while collaborating with other organizations with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude


COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. POWJH offers a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a SIMPLE IRA with employer match.

TO APPLY:

To see full job descriptions and how to apply visit POWJH.ORG/NOW-HIRING

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ABOUT US:

Protect Our Water Jackson Hole is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as a powerful advocate and catalyst for protecting and restoring the surface waters and groundwater in Teton County, Wyoming.

Protect Our Water Jackson Hole
About Protect Our Water Jackson Hole

Protect Our Water Jackson Hole (POWJH) is a nonprofit organization serving as a powerful advocate and catalyst to protect and restore the surface waters and groundwater in Teton County, Wyoming, now and for the future.

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