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Our tight-knit team is proud to continue the important mission of Water Education Colorado, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any person based on race, ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability, religion, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status.
Current Openings
Membership and Development Manager – Posted 7/15/2024
The Membership and Development Manager will play a lead role in shepherding Water Education Colorado’s overall membership program and resource development. This position’s primary responsibilities include supporting and building the organization’s membership base and developing financial support for programs via cultivating and maintaining a diverse revenue portfolio of sponsorships, donations, grants and special events. The position will have the opportunity to develop strategies that not only steward the existing commitments of thousands of members and donors, but also foster new support from Colorado’s business community, recreational industry, water innovation sector, and broader public.
The ideal candidate shares our passion and enthusiasm for the future of water, recognizing the value of our policy-neutral approach to building a water-aware Colorado and informing decision making and civic engagement at all levels. They are gifted at communicating organizational vision and are able to impact philanthropic support through inspiring potential donors. They are also extremely reliable, self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic, exhibiting advanced interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to execute multiple complex projects at once.
Applications open until position filled, but preference given to applicants submitting by Aug. 1, 2024.
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Executive Director – Posted 6/3/2024
WEco seeks a skilled and enthusiastic Executive Director to join our collaborative team. The Executive Director is responsible for strategic direction and overall leadership of the organization. They will serve as the public face of the organization and work to collaboratively advance WEco’s mission. The Executive Director will guide all programs and lead all fundraising activities.
The Executive Director reports to and collaborates with a committed, supportive, and engaged volunteer Board of Trustees to shape the future of the organization and its programs. They work to ensure WEco’s financial integrity and supervise the organization’s staff and contract personnel.
The Executive Director must uphold the organization’s 22-year reputation as a trusted, independent and nonpartisan source of information and education on water for all Coloradans. It is critical that the Executive Director establish strong working relationships and cooperative partnerships with the full array of stakeholders across the state and maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of Colorado water.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, shares our passion and enthusiasm for the future of water, and recognizes the value of our policy-neutral approach to building a water-aware Colorado and informing decision making and civic engagement at all levels. They enjoy connecting with people, create inspiration around mission and vision, and lead through innovation and excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and dedicated professional to make a significant impact on Colorado’s water sector.
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