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Executive Director – Friends of Plumas Wilderness
Quincy, CA
Position description:
Are YOU the future leader to take Friends of Plumas Wilderness forward? Or do you know someone who might be interested? Our small but mighty non-profit is the leading public lands conservation organization in the Upper Feather River watershed – and we need you!
Friends of Plumas Wilderness, based in Quincy, CA seeks an Executive Director. This full-time salaried position requires a person strongly committed to conservation with a passion for protecting public lands. The multiple skills required include strategy development and campaign planning, team and organizational leadership, fundraising experience, and highly developed communication skills.
Depending on your experience, salary is $70,000 to $80,000 plus a health, dental and vision insurance stipend (50% of premium) and a 3% Simple IRA. A one-time Workplace Transition Bonus may be provided at the successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, and a housing stipend may be provided for up to 6 months.
To see the complete job description, go to www.plumaswilderness.org/careers/. Contact Aubrey at aubrey@plumaswilderness.org with any questions. Applications considered as they are received. Position open until filled.
Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 ($34 – $38 / hour)
Since 1974, Friends of Plumas Wilderness has worked to protect wild landscapes, free-flowing waters, and natural communities where the Sierra and Cascades meet. We have a history of acting as strong advocates for what we value using a collaborative, science-based approach. While our organization, staff, and budget is small and grassroots, our network and reach is broad.
The search for an Executive Director remains a central focus of Friends of Plumas Wilderness (FoPW). In a small community like ours, it can be difficult to find and attract a large pool of qualified candidates. We strive to make the position as attractive and flexible as possible while maintaining the high standards we expect. We will keep the search open as long as needed in order to find the person who can successfully lead FoPW into the future.