Rhode Island State Director

Clean Water’s campaigns in Rhode Island focus on conserving and protecting water resources through Green Infrastructure solutions and water reuse and recycling strategies; protecting water resources from contamination and degradation; advancing zero waste strategies and fighting plastic pollution; safeguarding public health by reducing the use of toxic chemicals in industrial processes and consumer products; promoting democracy and opposing voter suppression efforts, and electing pro-environment candidates to office at the local and state levels.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund are seeking a State Director to oversee our programs in Rhode Island. Clean Water Action (CWA) is a national citizens’ organization working for clean, safe, affordable water, prevention of health-threatening pollution, creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses, and empowering people to make democracy work. Clean Water Fund (CWF) is a national research and education organization which promotes the public interest on issues relating to water, waste, and toxics.

Responsibilities

•Develop and oversee campaigns at the local and state levels in Rhode Island, including legislative and electoral campaigns, coalition building, research/policy development, and public education.

•Assist in implementing national campaigns in Rhode Island, particularly protecting the federal Clean Water Act.

•Develop and implement fundraising plans in conjunction with national staff, raising funds from foundations, individual donors, events, and other sources.

•Hire, train and supervise program staff.

•Provide programmatic direction and support for field and phone canvass programs. Work in partnership with canvass leadership to build strong canvass programs.

•Support Clean Water’s efforts to become an anti-racist organization and expand our work with BIPOC communities.

•Represent Clean Water in work with other organizations, public officials, funders, and the media.

Qualifications

•3-5 years of experience in campaign organizing. Environmental experience preferred though not required. Experience with grassroots and coalition. organizing and campaigns is desirable, as is experience with electoral campaigns.

•Cultural competence, commitment to racial justice and equity, and experience working with diverse communities and staff.

•Successful fundraising experience with foundations, individual donors, and events.

•Ability to provide strategic leadership to build the organization and its programs.

•Demonstrated experience supervising, supporting, and developing staff and volunteers, including people located in different cities.

•Experience developing and working with leadership bodies such as boards of directors, campaign or coalition steering committees.

•Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, computer literacy, ability to multi-task in dynamic work environment.

•Experience with professional field and phone canvass programs is highly desirable.

•Regular travel throughout Rhode Island and to occasional national gatherings is required.

•Candidate must reside in Providence, RI.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund have implemented a policy mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all individuals working within our offices, as well as for those working remotely. As a condition of employment, all employees, regardless of their work location, are required to be vaccinated, or they must provide proof of a valid exemption. Applicants applying for positions at our organization will also be required to present proof of vaccination status during the application process, whether they will be working in the office or remotely. This policy is in place to ensure the health and safety of our entire workforce and the communities we serve.

Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund value a diverse workplace. People of color and those from economically disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply. Clean Water Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds: We welcome candidates from multicultural and BIPOC communities to apply and contribute to our inclusive work environment.