americanrivers

Director, Floodplain Restoration

Seattle, Washington, United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$77k-$87kDetected 12 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

The Director, Floodplain Restoration, provides high-level leadership for Integrated Flood Management (IFM) program and policy development across Washington and Oregon.
This role serves as a strategic advisor to local communities, delivering expert guidance on flood resilience planning, navigating complex funding landscapes, and fostering cross-agency collaboration to improve governance efficiency.
In Washington, the Director will provide high-level leadership for Integrated Flood Management (IFM) program and policy development.

Work with the Restoration Program and the Northwest Regional Director to update and implement our regional capacity-building plans for river restoration in the NW Region.
Work with relevant staff and partners to identify, pursue, and acquire public and private funding.
Support organizational strategies and planning efforts including but not limited to the North Star and Strategic Plan Updates.
Engage directly with local community leaders to document specific flood resilience needs, identifying intersectional risks (e.g., how flood-mitigation sites can also serve as firebreaks or drought-resilient water storage).
Systematically document and disseminate lessons learned from Washington-based pilot projects to the national network, contributing to the broader evidence base for nature-based flood solutions.
Establish and lead a coalition to coordinate and align IFM efforts statewide.
At American Rivers, our people are our strength, and we are dedicated to building a thriving, inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute to our mission.

Experience fundraising and managing project and program budgets.
Team player and demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues to advance an organization's broader goals.
Ability to work with a team via phone and video conference.
Ability to travel throughout Washington and Oregon.

Direct experience with floodplain restoration, nature-based solutions, or salmon recovery programs in Oregon and Washington.
Specific project experience with Nature-based Solutions or Integrated Flood Management (IFM).
Familiarity with state funding sources (e.g., Oregon Water Resources Department, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife budgets, Salmon Recovery Funding Board, Oregon/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife).
COMPENSATION American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
Financial Security: After one year of service, American Rivers begins contributing a 3% employer contribution.
We also ensure leadership stays connected to staff needs through an internal advisory group, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.
American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

COMPENSATION American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance.
Four weeks of paid leave, eleven paid holidays, three floating holidays, and sick leave.
At American Rivers, our core values drive everything we do - we Lead with Collaboration and Trust, Infuse Equity and Justice, Deliver Results, and Ensure Staff and Volunteers Thrive.

At American Rivers, we are committed to supporting our employee's well-being, professional growth, and financial security, ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.

To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at 202-243-7040 or recruitment@americanrivers.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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