Friday, March 4, 2011

Apalachicola Riverkeeper - Job Opening


NOTICE OF POSITION – The Apalachicola Bay and River Keeper, Inc. d/b/a the Apalachicola Riverkeeper, a Florida nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) public charity, is seeking a Deputy Director to lead its fundraising, administration, and staff/contractor management.   The Deputy Director will be hired by and assist the Executive Director.   Successful candidates will be highly organized and motivated and have a strong track record in business and staff management, , organizational development and administration, and nonprofit fundraising.  A strong, but balanced environmental/conservation ethic is necessary.
The Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s mission is to provide stewardship and advocacy for the protection of the Apalachicola River and Bay, its tributaries and watersheds, in order to improve and maintain its environmental integrity, and to preserve its natural, scenic, recreational and commercial fishing character.  The Apalachicola Riverkeeper was established in 1999, is licensed by the Waterkeeper Alliance, and is one of 196 waterkeeper organizations worldwide.  
The Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s financial support comes from individual and business donors, private foundations, and government grants.   The work of the Apalachicola Riverkeeper is accomplished by three staff members, independent contractors including attorneys and technical experts, and dedicated volunteers.  
The Apalachicola Riverkeeper will fill this position by May 1, 2011.   The position is part-time with an expectation of growth to full time by 2012 or sooner.   Compensation: competitive with health care insurance available.    AR provides opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or military status.
Please review the Job Description at http://apalachicolariverkeeper.org/DeputyDirector.   Send qualifications and letter of interest by no later than 8 April 2011to: riverkeeper@apalachicolariverkeeper.org or by mail to Apalachicola Riverkeeper, Box 8, Apalachicola, FL 32329.  All responses should be clearly marked “Application for Deputy Director”.


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