Executive Director – Twin Harbors Waterkeeper
Twin Harbors Waterkeeper is looking for a new Executive Director to advance the organization’s mission to protect and improve water quality and marine and freshwater habitats on the Washington Coast.
ABOUT TWIN HARBORS WATERKEEPER
Twin Harbors Waterkeeper (THW) envisions a future where the relationship between our waterways, our climate, our economy, and human health is restored and thriving.
The mission of THW is to protect and improve water quality and marine and freshwater habitats on the Washington Coast, including the watersheds of the Hoh, Quillayute, Queets, and Quinault, along with the Chehalis Rivers, Chehalis River Estuary, and Willapa Bay Watershed.
THW works to address environmental health disparities that are driven by legacy and current pollution and systemic inequities that disadvantage communities of color and lower income populations on the Washington Coast. When we prioritize clean water, we are also prioritizing the health and well-being of our community, especially our youth and elders.
For more information, visit www.twinharborswaterkeeper.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for leading the implementation of the vision, mission, and goals of THW while supporting the unique role of the Waterkeeper, who is the spokesperson for the organization. The ED oversees the day-to-day operations of THW including all matters related to finances: fundraising; granting writing and reporting; budgeting; bookkeeping oversight, communications, administration, human resources, planning, information systems/technology; insurance and compliance with state and federal laws. The ED is required to ensure that THW continues to meet the Waterkeeper Quality Standards including Clean Water Act litigation, on the water patrols, and implementation of THW’s JEDI Plan to retain its use of the Waterkeeper name.
Click here for the full job posting and application details. Recruitment is open until filled and applications will be reviewed starting January 10, 2025.