[ES_JOBS_NET] Executive Director of Chino Basin Water Conservation District

[Erika Marín-Spiotta]

Date:    Fri, 7 Apr 2017 03:36:06 -0400
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         <ken at KENLEECONSULTING.COM>
Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CHINO BASIN WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Please visit http://www.cbwcd.org/jobs.aspx for the full job brochure.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
Based in Montclair, California, the Chino Basin Water Conservation District
(CBWCD) is=20
a leader in water conservation practices and education.  Given California=
=92s ongoing=20
state water reduction mandates, CBWCD is well-positioned to educate schoo=
l-aged=20
children, homeowners, property owners, and landscape professionals in wat=
er=20
conservation best practices.  With a 4.5-acre state of the art demonstrat=
ion facility, the=20
public can see first-hand how to modify their water usage practices.

Created in 1949, Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) is a pro=
gressive=20
organization with a dynamic culture focused on water conservation through=
 strategic=20
outreach and focused education.  We intentionally target and tailor our e=
ducational=20
programs and training resources toward conservation partners who can make=
 the=20
greatest impact, not only for short-term conservation goals, but for long=
-term=20
community awareness that influences and changes behavior at the individua=
l level.

In addition to our outreach and education programs, CBWCD is dedicated to=
=20
sustainable water resource development and owns, operates, and maintains =
eight=20
groundwater recharge basins which capture and recharge an average of 8,32=
5 acre-
feet (roughly equal to 2.7 billion gallons) of water annually (based on a=
n 8-year average=20
from 2006-07 through 2013-14), including storm water, nuisance water, rec=
ycled water,=20
and imported water.  Five of the basins are located in Montclair, two are=
 in Upland, and=20
one is in Ontario.

If you have a passion for our environment, education, and water resources=
=20
management, and see yourself as a highly motivated leader and entrepreneu=
rial thinker,=20
Chino Basin Water Conservation District may be the organization you have =
been=20
seeking.

COMPENSATION
Annual salary: $140,000 - $170,000, depending on qualifications, plus exc=
ellent
benefits.

THE POSITION
The Executive Director position presents a unique opportunity for a missi=
on-driven
leader who is passionate and dedicated to environmental quality and natur=
al resource
conservation to lead Chino Basin Water Conservation District=92s (CBWCD) =
progressive
services and programs in the region.  Reporting to the Board of Directors=
, the Executive
Director will lead the organization=92s strategic growth in the region, f=
orging new
collaborative partnerships and alliances with like-minded public agencies=
, school
districts, nonprofits, academic institutions, and professional organizati=
ons that share
CBWCD=92s passion for conservation education and water resources manageme=
nt.  The
Executive Director will be responsible for realizing the vision and Strat=
egic Plan of
CBWCD with emphasis on scaling the agency for greater impact and growing =
the reach
of the organization=92s services and programs throughout the region.

This leader will build on recent successes of CBWCD and position the orga=
nization as a
regional leader in water resource conservation.  The Executive Director w=
ill create a
greater presence for CBWCD in the region by elevating the organization=92=
s marketing,
development, and branding efforts while building and strengthening CBWCD=92=
s
partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
=95       Board Development:  Develop, maintain, and support a strong, fo=
rward-thinking
Board of Directors.  Energize and actively engage board members and commi=
ttees in
strategic initiatives.
=95       Staff Management & Development:  Lead and inspire staff to =
fulfill CBWCD=92s vision
while elevating staff expertise and core competencies for professional de=
velopment.
=95       Partnerships, Communications, and Community Relations:  Build s=
trategic
partnerships that advance the agency=92s mission while developing and imp=
lementing a
communications strategy.
=95       Financial Management & Funding Development:  Oversee the fi=
nancial
management of the agency while seeking out new funding opportunities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
CBWCD is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and experienced leader with at le=
ast five
years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership position at=
 a nonprofit
organization or public agency with success in managing, developing, and m=
otivating a
high-performing management team.  This leader will have a passion for con=
servation,
the environment and working collaboratively with staff, elected officials=
, and the public.
The Executive Director will have successful experience growing an organiz=
ation through
strategic leadership and strong external partnerships, with proven expert=
ise in
managing and developing an organization=92s operational and financial cap=
acity.
Experience creating or working with 501c3 organizations is highly desirab=
le.

The ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:
=95       Strategic leadership and management expertise
=95       Passion for conservation and education
=95       External relations and strategic communications
=95       Relationship building and organizational collaboration
=95       High personal awareness and emotional intelligence
=95       Experience growing and scaling an organization

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in applying, please visit CBWCD=92s online job port=
al at
http://www.cbwcd.org/jobs.aspx and submit an application with a cover let=
ter and
resume.  The filing deadline is April 26, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. (PST).  If yo=
u have any
questions, please contact Cindy Henson at 858.248.7701 or Jobs at cbwcd.org.=
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