[watershedmanagers] Androscoggin River Watershed Council Position for Environmental Director

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*ARWC Environmental Director*

The Androscoggin River Watershed Council is seeking a part-time, work at
home, Environmental Director.  In the past decade, the Androscoggin River
Watershed Council (ARWC) has established itself as a leader in protecting
and restoring habitat for brook trout and other aquatic species in stream
and lake watersheds in Western Maine.  ARWC has also been a consistent
voice promoting water access in both Maine and northern New Hampshire. As
Environmental Director, you will be charged with continuing and expanding
this leadership role.



*General Role:* You will identify and pursue opportunities for habitat
protection and restoration activities.  An important but less
time-consuming role is to coordinate and promote water access and
recreation. This is a largely self-directed position with the ability to
grow in your job as you help the Council grow and promote its programs.
You will report to the board chairperson and have the opportunity to work
with the Board of Directors on the Council’s future direction.


*Work with Others*: You will work extensively with volunteers, a broad
array of partners, and federal, state and local officials.  Current
partners include Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Land Trusts, US
Fish and Wildlife Service, Lake Associations, Towns, Maine DEP and NH DES
and Natural Resource Conservation Service (USDA).



*Pursue Funding:* An important aspect of the work is to identify funding
opportunities, apply for funding, and manage funding.  This work includes
assisting partners apply for and manage grants related to our work. Overall
finances are done by Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, so your
financial responsibilities are limited to managing individual project
expenditures and receipts.



*Outreach and Education: *As part of our work, it is important to conduct
outreach and provide information to the interested stakeholders and the
public.



*Examples of work* include:

·       Lake watershed surveys

·       Fish passage surveys

·       Fish passage projects including dam removals and culvert
replacements

·       Grant writing

·       Androscoggin River Trail mapping and guide updates

·       Website management

·       Planning for workshops and annual conference

·       Field work on a variety of projects



*Educaton/Experience:    *The person is expected to have a combination of
education and experience suited for the duties including knowledge of the
natural resources and water recreation.  A bachelor’s degree in a field
related to the natural environment and/or ecology is desirable.  Fund
raising skills including the ability to develop grant applications is
highly desirable.  Excellent communication and writing skills and a sound
working knowledge of the digital world are required.  Good communication
skills are a must.



FMI contact Ferg Lea, Chair, at flea.arwc at gmail.com
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