Regional Director, Southeast

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Regional Director, Southeast

Senior Director

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Vice President of Regional Programs

Flexible in the following states:
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

American Rivers is a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. We combine evidence‑based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 4.4 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nation’s clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and the strength of our communities. For more than 50 years, our staff, supporters, and partners have been driven by a common belief:
Life Depends on Rivers.

The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities – including within our organization. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that different people bring to our work provide perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.

The Southeast Regional Director (classified as a Senior Director level position within American Rivers) will join a dynamic team at American Rivers working across the country and will lead the regional team working to restore and protect rivers of the Southeast through advocacy for clean water and healthy rivers and implementation of on‑the‑ground restoration projects (e.g., floodplain restoration and dam removal).

This individual’s responsibilities include managing staff, fundraising for the organization, managing projects and advocacy with coalition partners, and raising the profile of American Rivers.

The Regional Director will serve as the primary manager of the Southeast regional work being implemented by the American Rivers team. The Regional Director will also serve as the primary spokesperson for the region on behalf of American Rivers. The Regional Director must be an excellent verbal and written communicator and content creator, maintain required reports, and be the lead fundraiser in the region.

The Regional Director must also be a proven conservation professional capable of advancing advocacy and project work in the Region. The position will report to the Vice President of Regional Programs. In addition to responsibilities associated with leading the Southeast region, the Regional Director will be an active member of the national Conservation team working with conservation strategy program directors to implement strategies associated with American Rivers’ strategic plan goals.

• MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL STRATEGY:
  Lead, supervise, and develop a high‑performing, geographically‑distributed regional team that includes experienced staff and people managers, through effective mentorship, fostering a culture of trust, and incorporating organizational values. Develop and implement a cohesive regional strategy that aligns staff capacity and resources with American Rivers’ priorities.
• PROJECTS & ADVOCACY:
  Managing Southeast‑related project and advocacy work with local partners and national program staff.
• PLANNING AND BUDGET:
  Supporting the creation and execution of regional workplans based on the American Rivers strategic plan, including some administrative tasks such as budget tracking and active management.
• FUNDRAISING:
  Serve as the lead fundraiser for the Southeast region, accountable for developing and executing a regional fundraising strategy that includes both individual and institutional donors in partnership with the Development team that achieves agreed‑upon annual and multi‑year revenue goals.
• PARTNERSHIPS:
  Building and tending relationships at the local, state, regional, and federal level with conservation agencies and organizations, community leaders, funders, regulators, businesses, and elected decision‑makers.
• COMMUNICATIONS:
  Building the reputation of American Rivers in the region in a way that advances the entire river conservation movement.
• COORDINATION:
  Ensuring solid coordination across the organization, including with…