Executive Director

San Joaquin Tributaries Authority

Contract Budget: Up to $280,000 (for first-year contract, depending on qualifications and experience) *

*Additional funds are allocated for travel and support

The San Joaquin Tributaries Authority (SJTA) is seeking a dynamic, proven water leader to serve as its first Executive Director as an independent contractor. In this newly created leadership position, you will represent public agency members of the Joint Powers Authority which hold senior water rights and operate on the Tuolumne and Stanislaus Rivers. The Executive Director will build a high-level of awareness and rally support for the Authority's goals, programs, and policy positions among its members, elected officials, and key administration leaders (state and federal), statewide and national organizations, NGOs, and the news media. They will be an effective relationship builder who will bring people together, collaborate around common goals, and create connections among constituents.

The Executive Director will be passionate about water-related issues affecting this region, using sound science to make policy improvements. They will be a solution-oriented leader, who uses good judgment and strategic thinking in their decision making. The SJTA is eager to welcome an Executive Director with exemplary communication and collaboration skills, as this role involves serving as the SJTA spokesperson, building awareness of the SJTA and its mission and coordinating with groups and individuals on key issues.. If you are excited to bring diverse interests together to build effective partnerships to accomplish common goals, apply today!

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