Affiliate Executive Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership and executive direction to support the mission and long-term goals of the client organization.

• Collaborate with the Board to design, implement, and promote strategic priorities, objectives, and organizational initiatives.

• Act as a reliable advisor and impartial resource on California water issues, emerging trends, and policy advancements.

• Develop and present issue briefs, strategic recommendations, policy principles, and materials for executive-level discussions.

• Represent the organization in engagements with member agencies, industry associations, regulatory bodies, research institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• Encourage collaboration and consensus-building among a variety of stakeholder groups.

• Lead Board and committee meetings, promoting engagement, productive dialogue, and effective decision-making.

• Ensure financial and operational sustainability through resource management and by identifying partnership, sponsorship, or funding opportunities.

• Represent the client organization at Board meetings, hearings, conferences, and industry events across California.

• Oversee and mentor a team while upholding quality standards and aligning with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategy.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to provide thought leadership on critical issues.

• Undertake additional assignments as necessitated by evolving organizational needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in a relevant position.

• Extensive knowledge of California water resources, policy, and urban water management challenges.

• Strong relationships with government entities and stakeholders.

• Proven executive leadership and strategic planning abilities.

• Capability to influence, engage, and forge consensus among executive leaders, boards, member agencies, and external stakeholders.

• Experience presenting to boards, councils, executive committees, and industry leadership groups.

• Proficient facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and executive communication abilities.

• Skill in synthesizing complex technical, policy, and business information into clear recommendations and actionable insights.

• Strong understanding of organizational governance, strategic execution, and board relations.

• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, resource planning, and organizational sustainability.

• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to shifting organizational demands.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Sound professional judgment and discretion.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical, business, or relevant field is preferred.

• Experience in the water industry, executive leadership experience, and a well-established network within California water.

• Willingness to attend Board and committee meetings and represent the client organization at meetings, hearings, and conferences throughout California.

• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Short-term disability insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Performance-based bonus eligibility

• Employee referral bonuses

• Tuition reimbursement

• Pet insurance

• Long-term care insurance

• Exceptional development opportunities